Are you a dedicated and motivated individual with a passion for science education? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! Archway School is experiencing an exciting phase of growth, with a significant increase in student numbers allowing us to expand our team. You’ll be joining a dynamic and supportive group of staff who are committed to enhancing opportunities for all students. Our Science department was recently praised in our latest Ofsted inspection for its determination and capacity to improve—reflected in a significant rise in GCSE results. Science is a key focus area at Archway and a popular choice at A‑level, with increasing student numbers across all year groups. We are now seeking to appoint a Laboratory Technician to support our thriving department.
Qualifications
* GCSE Grade C (or equivalent) in English, Maths, and Science
* At least one A‑level qualification in a Science subject is desirable
Please refer to the job description for detailed responsibilities.
Archway School is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from individuals with protected characteristics, including age, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, and this role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
As part of our safer recruitment process, we may conduct online searches for shortlisted candidates to identify any potential concerns that may need to be addressed during the interview. These searches will use publicly available information and may include social media platforms such as Instagram and Facebook.
Please note: We are unable to provide feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted for interview.
Job Details
Job Title: Laboratory Technician
Grade: 4 (points 7 – 10)
Salary Range: £26,403 - £27,694 per annum, pro rata
Actual salary: (£20,882 - £21,903)
Work Location:
School Based Conditions: 35 hours per week, term time only (7 hours per day, 5 days a week). We can be flexible with these hours for the right candidate.
Application Process
* All applicants are strongly advised to read the job description and person specification for the post prior to submitting their application.
* Applications will be acknowledged by email.
* Applications will be ranked against the person specification for the role.
* Interview date to be confirmed.
* Prior to the interview date referees will be contacted to request references on all shortlisted candidates.
* Please note we are unable to provide feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted for interview.
* We reserve the right to close applications before the deadline if necessary.
TO APPLY: All applicants should submit the following 2 documents via email no later than midnight on the closing date of Sunday 9th November 2025. Please do NOT send in CVs or other supporting documents, as these are not accepted and will not be considered. Applications must be submitted in either Word or PDF format.
1. Completed Application Form – Applicants must complete our school application form. This is available by visiting our school website and clicking the vacancies tab. Please then click on the Laboratory Technician vacancy link, which will take applicants to eTeach. Applicants can then click the “apply” button to create an account with eTeach and access the application form.
2. Formal Letter of Application – A formal letter of application should also be submitted. This should be no more than two sides of A4 (size 10 - 12 font). Please explain why you are applying for the position and how your experience, personal qualities and skills help to make you a suitable candidate. It is essential that you provide us with details that demonstrate how you meet the criteria for knowledge and experience, technical skills and personal/behavioural attributes on the person specification. You must demonstrate you meet all the essential criteria on the person specification as a minimum. This will help us decide whether to invite you to the next stage of the selection process.
Further Information
Applicants who require further information should contact Niamh Cooney.
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