Science Laboratory Technician
Barnhill Community High School, Hayes, UB4 9LE10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
13 July 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
3 July 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £26,801.00 Annually (Actual)
Science Laboratory Technician job summary
About Us: Barnhill is a heavily oversubscribed, high performing school that places wellbeing and quality of life at the heart of its ethos. Barnhill performs in and around the top 5% of schools in the country and was judged to be outstanding by Ofsted in February 2024. The sixth form was judged to be a very strong aspect of the school in the inspection.
The Role: The Science Lab Technician will be a member of the Science Department, supporting the teaching staff in delivering high quality education for students at Barnhill.
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare, set up, and deliver equipment, materials, and chemicals for science lessons, as the teaching staff requires.
Support science staff during practical sessions and assist with demonstrations as appropriate.
Clear away and clean apparatus and laboratories after lessons, including safe disposal of waste material
Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organised laboratory environment.
Prepare solutions and standard reagents following strict safety protocols.
Demonstrate good scientific knowledge to support the preparation of practicals for GCSE and A-Level classes.
Use ICT effectively for stock control, equipment bookings, and departmental communication.
Keep up to date with developments in science education and technician practice through CPD.
Work collaboratively with other technicians and science teachers to ensure an efficient, flexible, and responsive technical service.
Participate in departmental meetings and contribute to the continuous improvement of the science department.
Maintain confidentiality and professionalism, complying with school policies and safeguarding procedures.
What We Offer:
A supportive and collaborative working environment.
Professional development opportunities to help you grow and succeed in your role.
Competitive salary and benefits package
Further Information:
Barnhill Community High is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
It is an offence to apply for the position if you are barred from engaging regulated activity relevant to children.
Early applications are positively encouraged and the school reserves the right to shortlist and interview earlier than advertised.
We do not accept CV's.
We accept only employment and academic references; character references and those sent from generic email addresses (e.g., Gmail or Hotmail) will not be accepted.
Please see link to the Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy
Please note that we hold the right to carry out online checks on applicants selected for interview.
Closing Date: 13th July 2026
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Barnhill Community High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1537 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Barnhill Community High School website
Barnhill Community High has an amazing record of staff development leading to rapid career progression at all levels. This school is part of the Middlesex Learning Partnership, which is at an exciting time in its development. The Trust has a strong shared sense of community and a real commitment to making a difference to the lives of young people.
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