Chemistry Technician

Permanent, Full-Time, Term-Time Plus 2 Weeks

We are seeking to appoint a Chemistry Technician who will play a crucial role in supporting the teaching and learning of science subjects within the thriving Science Department at Whitgift School. The successful applicant will work alongside the existing Science technicians to provide exceptional laboratory support for the teaching of IGCSE, International Baccalaureate (IB) and A Level science subjects together with other duties within the Department. You will work under the Senior Chemistry Technician, Team Leader Technician, Head of Chemistry, and the Head of Science. We are looking to work with the ASE to qualify all technicians at their appropriate level. Prior experience as a school Science Technician, knowledge of laboratory procedures and familiarity with laboratory equipment commonly used in Chemistry teaching is key.

This start date for this post is September 2024.

In return we offer a generous salary and benefits package including a money purchase pension scheme (plus Life Assurance Cover), Employee Discount Club, discounted school fees for the Foundation Schools and a range of family-friendly benefits and season ticket loan.

We welcome applications from all parts of our community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our student intake.

For any queries, please telephone Human Resources on 020 8688 9222 or e-mail SchoolHR@whitgift.co.uk.

Applications will be reviewed daily, and we invite interested candidates to apply before the end of half term, Monday 3rd June.

Whitgift School (part of the Whitgift Foundation) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Where applicable, applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service and online media checks (including personal, professional and other online activities)

Whitgift is a leading independent day and boarding school for boys, with approximately 1550 pupils including over one hundred boarding pupils and flexi boarding pupils. It is set in an attractive 48-acre parkland site in South Croydon enjoying excellent links to London, Surrey and the south coast.