Chemistry Technician

Watford Grammar School for Boys, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 7JF

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  6 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  23 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: H4 plus additional income may be available for lunch duties
• Additional allowances:

  H4 plus additional income may be available for lunch duties

Chemistry Technician job summary

The Role

To prepare the practical requirements of the science teaching staff on a daily basis in time for the appropriate lessons

To return all equipment and materials to the designated storage locations, when the associated topic has been completed.

To be available whenever possible in the preparation room while lessons are in progress.

To be generally responsible for the condition and storage of all apparatus

To monitor the stocks of equipment, materials and consumables in advance of their need.

To maintain supplies of stationery, replenishing from stationery store when necessary

The Ideal Candidate

Practical skills in a science environment.

Excellent organisation and attention to detail.

Digital literacy with financial oversight capabilities.

Confidence supporting students in an academically focused environment.

Able to work independently with exceptional time management.

Understanding the health & safety within a science laboratory.

What We Offer

The school has a dedicated STEM block.

The WBGS Admissions Policy prioritises children of staff in accordance with the admission arrangements.

Single occupancy accommodation in a shared property next to the school may be available at subsidised rates.

Job Share may be available for suitably qualified applicants

The school is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory right to work and enhanced DBS check with a barred list check.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy if sufficient numbers of applications have been received.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS Check

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Watford Grammar School for Boys

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1610 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Watford Grammar School for Boys website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/watford-grammar-school-for-boys

A leading, partially selective UK State School for boys aged 11-18, with an enviable national reputation for academic achievement and excellence across a broad range of sporting, musical and artistic pursuits. Expanding from 7 to 8 form entry from 2018. Outstanding Ofsted - October 2021

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