Chemistry Technician
- Organisation: Harrow School
- Location: North West London
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Salary info £32,000.00 - £32,500.00 per annum
£32,000.00 - £32,500.00 Annually (Actual) The salary quoted is actual pay, not full time equivalent. - Tenure: Full-time
- Closing Date: Tuesday 30 June 2026
You will prepare and deliver practical work across the department including the maintenance and safety of equipment and other resources.
Contract summary:
Contract length: Permanent
Working weeks: Term time (33 weeks per year) plus six weeks in the holidays – 39 weeks per year.
Working hours: Hours will fluctuate depending on the requirements of the summer/winter timetables
The role:
You will work in a team to prepare and deliver practical work across the department including the maintenance and safety of equipment and other resources. This involves maintaining equipment levels in laboratories and the prep room stores. You will comply with health & safety regulations and laboratory best practice, leading by example and encouraging others to do the same.
Your contribution to the pupil experience will be invaluable, enabling an efficient learning environment that inspires and excites our students. For more information please review the job description attached as a separate document to the advertisement on this page.
The skills:
The position would be ideal for someone with relevant or complimentary laboratory techniques, ideally with experience in a chemistry laboratory as a technician or student. You will be proactive, taking initiative to provide a professional service and maintain a safe environment. You would be someone who enjoys being a supportive team, passionate about your subject, taking pride in contributing to the delivery of excellent science education within our vibrant and historic School.
The benefits include:
free lunch
free parking
automatic enrolment in the School’s pension scheme
use of the School’s sports facilities such as the swimming pool, gym, and running track.
subsidised membership of the tennis, golf, angling and social clubs.
The environment: Harrow School is situated in Harrow on the Hill, northwest London, and is one of the best-known schools in the world. Around 835 boys study at Harrow and live in the School’s 12 boarding houses. The Chemistry Department consists of nine masters and three support staff, and is housed in a purpose-built facility, opened in 2024.
Applications will be processed as they are received and interviews may take place before the closing date, so early application is recommended.
Equality, diversity and inclusion are values that are important to us at Harrow. We believe in diversity of thought and actively welcome everyone regardless of their background to bring their valuable and relevant skills to our community.
Harrow School is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s Safeguarding and Child Protection policies and procedures at all times.
In the event of a successful application, candidates will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including, but not limited to, reference checks with past employers, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (including Children’s Barred List information) and prohibition checks. No member of staff will be able to start until these checks are complete and this process takes, on average, a month. Please plan accordingly.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore all convictions and cautions, reprimands and final warnings (including those which would normally be considered as “spent” under the Act) must be declared, subject to the DBS filtering rules. It is a criminal offence for any person who is barred from working with children to attempt to apply for a position at the Harrow School. Please refer to the School's Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure Policy for more details.
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You will prepare and deliver practical work across the department including the maintenance and safety of equipment and other resources.
Description
Contract summary:
Contract length: Permanent
Working weeks: Term time (33 weeks per year) plus six weeks in the holidays – 39 weeks per year.
Working hours: Hours will fluctuate depending on the requirements of the summer/winter timetables
The role:
You will work in a team to prepare and deliver practical work across the department including the maintenance and safety of equipment and other resources. This involves maintaining equipment levels in laboratories and the prep room stores. You will comply with health & safety regulations and laboratory best practice, leading by example and encouraging others to do the same.
Your contribution to the pupil experience will be invaluable, enabling an efficient learning environment that inspires and excites our students. For more information please review the job description attached as a separate document to the advertisement on this page.
The skills:
The position would be ideal for someone with relevant or complimentary laboratory techniques, ideally with experience in a chemistry laboratory as a technician or student. You will be proactive, taking initiative to provide a professional service and maintain a safe environment. You would be someone who enjoys being a supportive team, passionate about your subject, taking pride in contributing to the delivery of excellent science education within our vibrant and historic School.
The benefits include:
free lunch
free parking
automatic enrolment in the School’s pension scheme
use of the School’s sports facilities such as the swimming pool, gym, and running track.
subsidised membership of the tennis, golf, angling and social clubs.
The environment: Harrow School is situated in Harrow on the Hill, northwest London, and is one of the best-known schools in the world. Around 835 boys study at Harrow and live in the School’s 12 boarding houses. The Chemistry Department consists of nine masters and three support staff, and is housed in a purpose-built facility, opened in 2024.
Applications will be processed as they are received and interviews may take place before the closing date, so early application is recommended.
Equality, diversity and inclusion are values that are important to us at Harrow. We believe in diversity of thought and actively welcome everyone regardless of their background to bring their valuable and relevant skills to our community.
Harrow School is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s Safeguarding and Child Protection policies and procedures at all times.
In the event of a successful application, candidates will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including, but not limited to, reference checks with past employers, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (including Children’s Barred List information) and prohibition checks. No member of staff will be able to start until these checks are complete and this process takes, on average, a month. Please plan accordingly.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore all convictions and cautions, reprimands and final warnings (including those which would normally be considered as “spent” under the Act) must be declared, subject to the DBS filtering rules. It is a criminal offence for any person who is barred from working with children to attempt to apply for a position at the Harrow School. Please refer to the School's Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure Policy for more details.
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