About this role
Habs has been awarded Independent School of the Year 2025, with Haberdashers’ Elstree Schools receiving both the award for Outstanding Educational Partnerships and the overall top accolade of Independent School of the Year 2025. This national recognition reflects our long-term commitment to social impact and the deep, sustained collaborations we continue to build with our state sector partners. It is an exciting and proud moment to be joining our community.
The Science Department at Haberdashers' Boys Schools is a thriving and successful faculty, committed to delivering outstanding practical science education. We are seeking an organised, enthusiastic and proactive General Laboratory Technician to join our dedicated team and support the delivery of high-quality practical lessons across the sciences, with a particular focus on Chemistry.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a scientific background and strong practical laboratory skills who enjoys working in a busy educational environment and contributing to students' learning experiences.
Hours: 8:00am – 4:00pm - Term-time plus 15 days working pattern (including INSET days).
About the Role
Reporting to the Head of Chemistry, you will play a key role in preparing practical lessons and maintaining laboratory facilities to ensure the smooth running of the Science Department.
Working closely with teaching staff and fellow technicians, you will prepare apparatus and materials for practical lessons up to A Level, support departmental activities and ensure laboratories operate safely and efficiently.
The successful candidate will be highly organised, able to work independently and as part of a team, and committed to maintaining high standards of health and safety.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare apparatus, equipment and materials for Chemistry practical lessons up to A Level.
Support practical lessons in Biology and Physics as required.
Assist with the development and trialling of new practical activities a