Permanent Full-Time Term-Time Only
We are seeking to appoint a Laboratory General Assistant for the Chemistry and Biology Preparation rooms to undertake general duties to assist in the smooth running of resourcing and preparation for lessons for the Science Department.
The Laboratory General Assistant will have responsibility for the cleaning of glassware and equipment that has been used for practical lessons, basic stock maintenance of the Chemistry / Biology Preparation Rooms and labs, and will eventually prepare stock solutions of chemicals for Chemistry and Biology use. The role is line managed by the Team Lead Technician and is an integral part of the Whitgift Science Department.
Salary and Benefits:
* Full‑time salary: Point 18‑20 on the Whitgift Foundation Support Staff Salary Scale – £31,872 to £33,561 gross per annum, dependent on qualifications and experience.
* Pro‑rata (Term Time only): £25,497 to £26,848 gross per annum.
* Money purchase pension scheme (plus Life Assurance Cover), employee discount club, discounted school fees for Foundation Schools (permanent posts only upon successful completion of probation), health cash plan, maternity pay, season ticket loan.
Child Protection and Safeguarding:
Whitgift School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure & Barring Service and online media checks. All staff must be committed to providing a safe environment for children and supporting the school's safeguarding ethos.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants are required to declare all convictions and cautions even those that are spent unless protected under DBS filtering rules. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to disclose relevant safeguarding information prior to interview.
We welcome applications from all parts of our community and aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our student intake.
Applications will be reviewed daily and interviews may take place at any time. This vacancy may close earlier than the stated deadline, so early submission is encouraged.
For any queries please telephone Human Resources or e‑mail [contact].
The Company
For more than 400 years Whitgift has been transforming boys' lives through education. Whitgift 2025 was created as a result of the input and imagination of staff and students and the next few years will represent an exciting time of evolution for the school.
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