Lead Science Technician
- Organisation: Northwood College for Girls GDST
- Location: North West London
- Salary info £35,970.00 - £48,852.00 per annum
- Tenure: Full-time / Term Time
- Closing Date: Monday 23 March 2026
Northwood College for Girls seeks a dedicated and knowledgeable Lead Science Technician to join our forward thinking, energetic and diverse Science team
Required from: Immediate
Contract term: Permanent
Hours: Full Time / Term time
Salary: Support Staff Grade 4
The role:
Northwood College for Girls seeks a dedicated and knowledgeable Lead Science Technician to join our forward thinking, energetic and diverse Science team. Leading and managing our current team of four experienced technicians, the post holder will be responsible for preparing equipment for lessons and experiments, developing the schemes of learning with the Head of Subject, ensuring all chemicals and apparatus are stored correctly and adhering to the COSHH standards. The successful candidate must be willing to work across subject areas, including STEM, but the role will be tailored to the strengths of the individual appointed to best meet the needs of the department.
Previous experience of working in a school science laboratory would be an advantage. The successful candidate will have good organisational skills, be a confident ICT user and be willing to work alone as well part of a team. Professional development opportunities are plentiful, both in house and across the GDST. You will also need to demonstrate enthusiasm for Science and STEM along with the ability to communicate effectively with young people aged 11 to 18. We value collaboration and work well as a team to provide the very best Science education to our students as possible.
The Department:
We have a newly opened Science building (The Alvarium) at the heart of our school, with state-of-the-art labs and facilities, offering a cutting-edge teaching and learning environment. We have a strong STEM focus and are very well resourced, and our goal is to help students awaken their inner scientists—so that no matter what they decide to pursue as a career, they can ask questions, develop creative solutions, think critically about data, draw conclusions and be scientifically literate members of society. We highly value practical work and this makes up an integral part of our curriculum. All students from Year 5 to Year 8 have a dedicated timetabled STEM lesson to help develop their investigative skills, delving into complex scientific areas, from robotics to materials science and engineering. We have a dedicated Maker Space lab, which includes 3D Printers and a Laser Cutter, as well as a dedicated Junior School Science Lab.
Our Heads of Biology, Chemistry and Physics work closely together, overseen by our Director of Science, to ensure that connections are made across the three sciences starting in KS3 with the Activate scheme of work. In Year 9 students begin the GCSE programme of study and choose either combined or separate science starting in Year 10. Over half of the Sixth Form choose to study one or more science options at A level as a precursor to university study in such areas as medicine, dentistry, optometry, pharmacy, engineering and pure sciences. We run an active extracurricular programme, with clubs and activities across all key stages, from the STEM team and CREST to Biomedical Society and EcoWarriors.
In recent years we have had a team of Sixth Form students compete in and win the TfL Innovate programme and one of our Year 6 students was a finalist in the Young Imagineers competition. Students regularly prepare for and compete in the Royal Society’s Biology and Chemistry Olympiads; we also hold annual ‘Biology Week’ and ‘Science Week’ events in line with national celebration of these subjects where students participate in competitions and engage with activities to further develop their scientific interest. As part of the GDST, we are able to offer the GDST Space Technology Diploma to our High Flyer students. The Physics Department has also led trips to Switzerland to visit CERN and the Biology department have led Biodiversity expeditions run by OPWALL, most recently to Mexico.
About the School:
Northwood College for Girls is an independent, academically selective day school for approximately 860 students aged 3-18. At NWC, we value character and academic rigour equally. Our curriculum ignites intellectual curiosity and fosters emotional intelligence, building resilience through challenge. An NWC education enables every individual to lead a purposeful life and feel successful in their learning.
Both pupils and staff are encouraged to find and develop their passions and talents, through clubs, societies and an extensive programme of CPD. All members of the NWC community are expected to act with compassion and integrity, with respect for others and the environment and an awareness of global responsibility.
Everyone is equally valued in our NWC family and our dynamic young women are proud of their school. Looking after one another and rejoicing in one another’s successes comes second nature to a NWC student as does her ‘can-do’ attitude and drive.
Benefits:
As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:
- Competitive salaries and pay progression
- Access to extensive professional development opportunities
- Training grants for qualifications
- Generous pension scheme
- Free life assurance benefit
- Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme
- A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
- Interest-free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
- A Cycle to Work scheme
- Competitive terms and conditions of employment
- Access to the school gym and swimming pool
- Free school lunches during term time
- Retail and lifestyle discounts via Pluxee
- Financial guidance and support
For further details and an application form please click here.
Studies have shown that women and people from under-represented ethnicities are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single aspect of a job description and person specification. At NWC we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so we encourage you to apply even if your past experience does not align perfectly with every qualification or experience in the information provided.
Applications must be received by 12pm on Monday 23 February 2026.
Interviews will take place shortly after the application deadline.
References for shortlisted candidates will be taken up before interview.
The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.
We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. As part of our commitment to ensuring a safe environment for children, all applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post. This process includes checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. To be eligible for employment, candidates must provide proof of their right to work in the UK.
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Northwood College for Girls seeks a dedicated and knowledgeable Lead Science Technician to join our forward thinking, energetic and diverse Science team
Description
Required from: Immediate
Contract term: Permanent
Hours: Full Time / Term time
Salary: Support Staff Grade 4
The role:
Northwood College for Girls seeks a dedicated and knowledgeable Lead Science Technician to join our forward thinking, energetic and diverse Science team. Leading and managing our current team of four experienced technicians, the post holder will be responsible for preparing equipment for lessons and experiments, developing the schemes of learning with the Head of Subject, ensuring all chemicals and apparatus are stored correctly and adhering to the COSHH standards. The successful candidate must be willing to work across subject areas, including STEM, but the role will be tailored to the strengths of the individual appointed to best meet the needs of the department.
Previous experience of working in a school science laboratory would be an advantage. The successful candidate will have good organisational skills, be a confident ICT user and be willing to work alone as well part of a team. Professional development opportunities are plentiful, both in house and across the GDST. You will also need to demonstrate enthusiasm for Science and STEM along with the ability to communicate effectively with young people aged 11 to 18. We value collaboration and work well as a team to provide the very best Science education to our students as possible.
The Department:
We have a newly opened Science building (The Alvarium) at the heart of our school, with state-of-the-art labs and facilities, offering a cutting-edge teaching and learning environment. We have a strong STEM focus and are very well resourced, and our goal is to help students awaken their inner scientists—so that no matter what they decide to pursue as a career, they can ask questions, develop creative solutions, think critically about data, draw conclusions and be scientifically literate members of society. We highly value practical work and this makes up an integral part of our curriculum. All students from Year 5 to Year 8 have a dedicated timetabled STEM lesson to help develop their investigative skills, delving into complex scientific areas, from robotics to materials science and engineering. We have a dedicated Maker Space lab, which includes 3D Printers and a Laser Cutter, as well as a dedicated Junior School Science Lab.
Our Heads of Biology, Chemistry and Physics work closely together, overseen by our Director of Science, to ensure that connections are made across the three sciences starting in KS3 with the Activate scheme of work. In Year 9 students begin the GCSE programme of study and choose either combined or separate science starting in Year 10. Over half of the Sixth Form choose to study one or more science options at A level as a precursor to university study in such areas as medicine, dentistry, optometry, pharmacy, engineering and pure sciences. We run an active extracurricular programme, with clubs and activities across all key stages, from the STEM team and CREST to Biomedical Society and EcoWarriors.
In recent years we have had a team of Sixth Form students compete in and win the TfL Innovate programme and one of our Year 6 students was a finalist in the Young Imagineers competition. Students regularly prepare for and compete in the Royal Society’s Biology and Chemistry Olympiads; we also hold annual ‘Biology Week’ and ‘Science Week’ events in line with national celebration of these subjects where students participate in competitions and engage with activities to further develop their scientific interest. As part of the GDST, we are able to offer the GDST Space Technology Diploma to our High Flyer students. The Physics Department has also led trips to Switzerland to visit CERN and the Biology department have led Biodiversity expeditions run by OPWALL, most recently to Mexico.
About the School:
Northwood College for Girls is an independent, academically selective day school for approximately 860 students aged 3-18. At NWC, we value character and academic rigour equally. Our curriculum ignites intellectual curiosity and fosters emotional intelligence, building resilience through challenge. An NWC education enables every individual to lead a purposeful life and feel successful in their learning.
Both pupils and staff are encouraged to find and develop their passions and talents, through clubs, societies and an extensive programme of CPD. All members of the NWC community are expected to act with compassion and integrity, with respect for others and the environment and an awareness of global responsibility.
Everyone is equally valued in our NWC family and our dynamic young women are proud of their school. Looking after one another and rejoicing in one another’s successes comes second nature to a NWC student as does her ‘can-do’ attitude and drive.
Benefits:
As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:
- Competitive salaries and pay progression
- Access to extensive professional development opportunities
- Training grants for qualifications
- Generous pension scheme
- Free life assurance benefit
- Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme
- A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
- Interest-free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
- A Cycle to Work scheme
- Competitive terms and conditions of employment
- Access to the school gym and swimming pool
- Free school lunches during term time
- Retail and lifestyle discounts via Pluxee
- Financial guidance and support
For further details and an application form please click here.
Studies have shown that women and people from under-represented ethnicities are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single aspect of a job description and person specification. At NWC we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so we encourage you to apply even if your past experience does not align perfectly with every qualification or experience in the information provided.
Applications must be received by 12pm on Monday 23 February 2026.
Interviews will take place shortly after the application deadline.
References for shortlisted candidates will be taken up before interview.
The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.
We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. As part of our commitment to ensuring a safe environment for children, all applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post. This process includes checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. To be eligible for employment, candidates must provide proof of their right to work in the UK.
