Chemistry Technician
| Posting date: | 21 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £23,000 to £24,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 December 2025 |
| Location: | Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 195237 |
Summary
Prospero Teaching is currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Chemistry Technician to join a high-performing Science Department at a secondary school in Croxley Green, Rickmansworth. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about chemistry and laboratory support to contribute to an outstanding learning environment.
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting practical science lessons across Key Stages 35, preparing materials, maintaining equipment, and ensuring health and safety standards are upheld. You will be joining a collaborative and experienced Science Department with excellent resources, strong academic results, and a strong culture of teamwork.
The school prides itself on its exceptional science provision, offering engaging practical lessons, STEM opportunities, study clubs, and a popular GCSE and A-Level science pathway. You will also work closely with a team of three technicians who provide vital support to teachers and students.
CONTRACT DETAILS
Location Croxley Green, Rickmansworth
Position Chemistry Technician
Type of work Science Technician (Chemistry focus)
Contract start date ASAP
Duration / Likely Duration Permanent
Contract type Term time plus 5 INSET/Additional Days
Full time/part time Full time (37 hours per week)
Salary GBP23,227.61 to GBP24,314.50 per year (incl. fringe)
Hours Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in a laboratory or technician setting (school or industry)
Science qualification(s), ideally chemistry-related
Knowledge of safe handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals
Understanding of health and safety procedures in a lab environment
Up-to-date safeguarding training (issued within the last year)
TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:
Hold Right to Work in the UK
Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered on the update service, or be willing to apply for one
Provide two professional references covering the last 2 years
OTHER
If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with an up-to-date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency for this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to complete all necessary safeguarding and vetting checks. Any adult working with children or vulnerable young people is responsible for safeguarding the welfare of those individuals.
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting practical science lessons across Key Stages 35, preparing materials, maintaining equipment, and ensuring health and safety standards are upheld. You will be joining a collaborative and experienced Science Department with excellent resources, strong academic results, and a strong culture of teamwork.
The school prides itself on its exceptional science provision, offering engaging practical lessons, STEM opportunities, study clubs, and a popular GCSE and A-Level science pathway. You will also work closely with a team of three technicians who provide vital support to teachers and students.
CONTRACT DETAILS
Location Croxley Green, Rickmansworth
Position Chemistry Technician
Type of work Science Technician (Chemistry focus)
Contract start date ASAP
Duration / Likely Duration Permanent
Contract type Term time plus 5 INSET/Additional Days
Full time/part time Full time (37 hours per week)
Salary GBP23,227.61 to GBP24,314.50 per year (incl. fringe)
Hours Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in a laboratory or technician setting (school or industry)
Science qualification(s), ideally chemistry-related
Knowledge of safe handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals
Understanding of health and safety procedures in a lab environment
Up-to-date safeguarding training (issued within the last year)
TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:
Hold Right to Work in the UK
Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered on the update service, or be willing to apply for one
Provide two professional references covering the last 2 years
OTHER
If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with an up-to-date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency for this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to complete all necessary safeguarding and vetting checks. Any adult working with children or vulnerable young people is responsible for safeguarding the welfare of those individuals.