Science Laboratory Technician

Salary information: NJC Spinal Point range 3 - 4, £21,655 to £21,964 per annum
Work pattern: 32 hours per week, Term time only + 5 INSET days (39 weeks)
Contract type: Permanent
Start date: December 2025

The school wishes to appoint a hardworking, versatile and enthusiastic person, who can work well as part of a team and be prepared to use their own initiative. Previous experience in the role or a science lab is preferred, however all suitable candidates will be considered and appropriate training will be given. We are happy to consider students with an A Level science background.

Duties will include preparing materials for science practical lessons, tidying away and cleaning laboratory apparatus.

Benefits of Working at Swakeleys School for Girls:

• A highly skilled, professional and supportive staff body
• Working in a school with overall job satisfaction and staff wellbeing scoring at 20% above national average in last annual staff survey
• Generous pension scheme - Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Comprehensive professional development and training opportunities
• National College membership for all staff
• A comfortable, modern school and well-resourced working environment
• A programme of staff social events
• A dedicated member of the Leadership Team for staff wellbeing
• Plenty of free onsite, secure parking 
• Free tea and fresh bean coffee daily and free breakfast and lunch on inset days
• Dedicated staff well-being service (Employee Assistance Programme)
• A longer October half term
• Free zumba every week for all staff

Full details including a job description and application form are available from the school website www.swakeleys.hillingdon.sch.uk.

Applicants should complete an application form & email to: applications@swakeleys.org.uk.

Closing date: Friday 21st November 2025 at Noon