GDST (The Girls' Day School Trust)
Laboratory Technician
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Laboratory Technician
Location: Ealing, Greater London
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time (Term Time: 8:15am – 4:15pm + 5 days)
Salary:
- Permanent: £30,291 – £35,000 p/a
- Pro Rata Equivalent: £24,696 – £28,536 p/a
Start Date: 1st September 2026
About the Role
Notting Hill & Ealing High School (NHEHS), a leading independent girls' day school within the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST), is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support our vibrant Science Department.
This position is pivotal within a busy yet highly resourced team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality practical science education across all key stages. You will:
- Prepare and oversee practical work in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, ensuring safe and efficient experimentation.
- Collaborate closely with teaching staff to facilitate innovative and engaging science lessons.
- Suggest new practical activities, maintaining an up-to-date curriculum.
- Manage departmental inventory and equipment to guarantee full operational readiness.
Ideal candidates will possess experience in a laboratory setting and have studied science to A Level standard. Strong organisation, IT skills, and hands-on technical ability are essential.
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This role is well-suited for:
- Experienced science technicians looking for career progression.
- Recent science graduates with strong laboratory experience seeking entry into education.
While all applicants are encouraged, preference will be given to those with backgrounds in Biology or Physics.
About the School
NHEHS stands as a top-tier academic day school in a leafy, well-connected constituency of west Ealing. We cater to ambitious, enthusiastic girls in a supportive, inclusive community, built on a foundation of academic excellence and personal development.
Benefits
As part of the GDST network, we offer:
- Affordable staff pension scheme membership
- Access to GDST’s central training and development programmes
- Up to 50% discount on fees for children attending GDST schools
- Training grants available for further qualifications
- Interest-free annual season ticket loans for staff travel
- Interest-free loans for purchasing a home computer
- Cycle Scheme eligibility – tax-advantageous bicycle purchases, paid over 12 months
- Free lunches during term time
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Closing Dates & Details
- Application deadline: Monday 6th July 2026, at 12:00 PM (earlier submissions welcomed).
- Interviews: Week of 13th July 2026.
- As applications are reviewed on arrival, we recommend applying promptly. The position may close early if sufficient candidates are received.
Note: The school is committed to Safeguarding and adheres to UK employment laws. DBS checks, child protection background screening, and eligibility to work in the UK are mandatory.
We reserve the right to close interviews early once hiring requirements are met.
"The GDST is dedicated to diversity, inclusion, and genuine representation—creating a school family where every individual is valued, respected, and empowered."
Apply via the School Website.
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