Laboratory Technician

Description:

Laboratory Technician

Location: Maidenhead, SL6 6AW
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8.00am-4.30pm
Working weeks: Approximately 36-37 weeks per year, during term time
Start date: October 2026

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Are you an organised, practical and approachable Laboratory Technician with a science background and experience handling chemicals and scientific equipment?

Claires Court is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support the efficient and smooth running of our Science Department practicals. This varied, hands-on position would suit someone with excellent people skills, a flexible approach and a strong understanding of laboratory health and safety.

About Claires Court

Claires Court is an all-through diamond structure school where girls and boys have the opportunity to thrive in surroundings that best suit their learning and social needs.

Our coherent learning philosophy, the Claires Court Essentials, is underpinned by strong values that help our pupils develop into happy and confident young people with a deep sense of self-worth and self-belief.

The Role

As Laboratory Technician, you will provide technical support to our science teachers and contribute to pupils’ learning by preparing the materials, solutions and apparatus required for practical lessons, coursework, demonstrations and enrichment activities.

Your responsibilities will include:

Preparing materials, chemical solutions and scientific apparatus for lessons
Assisting teachers with the planning and delivery of practical science activities
Supporting practical experiments and classroom demonstrations
Collecting, checking and returning equipment following lessons
Maintaining laboratories, microscopes, apparatus and other scientific equipment
Organising the safe storage and disposal of chemicals and waste materials
Completing stock checks, placing orders and processing deliveries and invoices
Keeping appropriate departmental financial and health and safety records
Carrying out minor equipment repairs or arranging external repairs when required
Trialling new experiments and identifying any potential practical or safety issues
Undertaking appropriate risk assessments and maintaining health and safety documentation
Keeping laboratories, preparation areas, glassware and fixed equipment clean, secure and organised
Preparing equipment for science clubs, open days and other school activities
Supporting displays and enrichment projects within the Science Department
About You

To be considered, you should have:

A science background with relevant qualifications
Previous experience working with chemicals, laboratory apparatus and scientific equipment
A good understanding of laboratory health and safety, including CLEAPSS guidance
Strong personal and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to supporting the whole science team
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
A flexible, practical and proactive approach
The ability to work effectively and adaptably within a professional and hardworking team
A commitment to the school’s ethos and to safeguarding children and young people
In return, Claires Court offers a positive working environment, supportive colleagues and regular opportunities for professional development and teacher training.

How to Apply

Applications must be received by 8.00am on Monday 14 September 2026.

Please apply early, as applications will be considered upon receipt. We reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate before the advertised closing date.

Claires Court is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people