Hours: Part-time, 21.6 hours per week over 3 days (Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday)
The Role:
Croydon High School is seeking a dedicated and organised Chemistry Technician with laboratory experience and a basic knowledge of science to provide day-to-day technical support in our thriving Science Department.
Working across seven spacious, well-equipped laboratories, you will support the safe delivery of experiments and practical activities, helping to optimise teaching and learning within the Department. In this role, you will:
• Prepare, set up, and clear away equipment and materials for science lessons and practical examinations
• Prepare solutions and samples of gases required for practicals
• Assist teaching staff with trialling experiments
• Maintain the departmental inventory, monitor stock levels, and manage the purchasing of chemicals, equipment, and textbooks
• Ensure the safe storage and handling of laboratory chemicals and equipment, maintaining high standards of health and safety at all times
We are looking for someone with previous experience of working in a laboratory, who is capable of handling laboratory equipment and chemicals. You will demonstrate excellent organisational skills, patience, flexibility and a good, basic background knowledge of science. An awareness of the importance of health and safety is also crucial.
Further information can be found in the information for applicants attachment below.
Why Croydon High School?
Established in 1874, Croydon High School prides itself on its innovative approach and friendly atmosphere. The School is located in Selsdon, south of Croydon, on a beautiful campus. Croydon High is made up of students from a broad and culturally diverse range of backgrounds and the school recognises and hugely values the positive impact this has on all who teach and learn here.
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
Extensive professional development opportunities
Training grants for obtaining further qualifications
GDST central training and development programme
Generous pension schemes
Life assurance benefit
Free school lunches
Up to 50% discount on fees for children at GDST schools
Interest free loans for training, computer purchase or season tickets
Cycle to Work scheme
Employee Assistant Programme
Retail and lifestyle discounts
Financial guidance and support
Competitive terms and conditions of employment
The closing date for applications is 12.00pm noon, Monday 16 March 2026.
The school reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.
The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included. 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.