Laboratory Technician

Laboratory Technician

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

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.

We are especially keen to hear from candidates with a background in Biology or Physics, although welcome all applications.

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.

• 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

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.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.