GDST (The Girls' Day School Trust)
Laboratory Technician
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
For September 2026
Full Time, Term Time Only, 8.15am – 4.15pm (plus 5 days)
Salary: £30,291 - £35,000p/a FTE; £24,696 - £28,536 pro rata
About the Role
Notting Hill & Ealing High School, one of London’s leading independent girls’ day schools, is looking for a bright, enthusiastic and highly organised Laboratory Technician to join our thriving Science Department.
This is a key role within a busy and well-resourced team, supporting the delivery of high-quality practical science education across all key stages. Working closely with teaching staff, you will prepare and oversee practical work in Biology, Chemistry and Physics, ensuring the safe and efficient running of experiments and demonstrations. You will help facilitate innovative and engaging science lessons, contribute ideas for new practical activities and ensure that the departmental inventory is well-stocked and equipment is well-maintained.
You should ideally have experience working in a laboratory environment and have studied science to at least A Level. Strong organisational and good IT skills are also essential. This position would suit an experienced science technician seeking progression into a more senior role, or a recent science graduate with substantial laboratory experience looking to begin a career in education.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
We are especially keen to hear from candidates with a background in Biology or Physics, although welcome all applications.
About The School
NHEHS is a leading academic day school. Our girls are ambitious, bright, enthusiastic and eager to learn and we offer a warm and supportive community. We occupy a site in suburban, leafy, west Ealing with excellent transport links. We are part of the Girls' Day School Trust (GDST), the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools.
Benefits
The School is part of the GDST, the UK’s leading network of independent girls’ schools. We can offer a variety of benefits, such as:
- Membership of Pension Scheme
- Access to the GDST central training and development programme
- Up to 50% discount on fees for children at GDST schools
- Training grants for obtaining further qualifications
- Interest free annual season ticket loans for travel are available to staff
- Interest free loans to enable staff to buy a computer for personal use at home
- Cycle Scheme: The School is part of the scheme which enables staff to purchase bicycles and equipment at a tax advantageous rate and pay for the equipment over 12 months
- Free lunches during term time
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Application Process
Further information about this position and how to apply is available by clicking the apply button.
Closing date: Monday 6th July 2026 at 12pm but early applications are welcomed.
Interviews will take place in the week commencing 13th July 2026.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the position and recommend that applications are submitted early. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider applicants and may have to close the interviews early.
Safeguarding
NHEHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS. Applications will be considered only from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK.
Diversity and Inclusion
The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills
Location