Vacancy

Science Technician (Chemistry)

Job summary

SalaryNJC Grade 5
LocationThe Holy Trinity School Crawley
AddressHoly Trinity C Of E School, Buckswood Drive, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 8JE
Websitewww.holytrinity.w-sussex.sch.uk
Emailhr@holytrinitycrawley.org.uk
Telephone No01293 423690
Required FromAs soon as possible
ContractPermanent, Full-time, Term-time
37 hours per week

Job advertisement



Do you want to work in a vibrant, multi-faith, multicultural school that is founded on mutual trust and respect?

Do you want to be part of a collaborative team that is dedicated to creating inspirational science lessons?

Are you looking for a career where you can make a real difference, where your contributions are tangible and directly impact the success of a vibrant community?

The Role:

We are looking for a Science Laboratory Technician to join us in this full-time, term time, permanent role as soon as possible. Applicants need to be reliable, enthusiastic and dedicated to providing an excellent service.

The ideal candidate will have a scientific background and/or previous laboratory experience, although support and training will be provided as necessary. A willingness to learn and the ability to work as part of a team is essential. You should have a good standard of education and be IT literate with excellent literacy and numeracy skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Working closely with technical and teaching colleagues: helping to provide the best possible education for students through science

Science lessons resources: providing equipment and materials for lessons and servicing practical lessons

Equipment, chemical supplies and livestock: maintaining equipment in good working order, keeping adequate supplies of stock and safe storage

Laboratories and preparation rooms: participating to maintain laboratories and preparation rooms as safe and effective working environments

Information and records: performing clerical and administrative tasks relating to all other key accountabilities

Health and safety: carrying out all tasks within health and safety guidelines.

(See Job Description for further details)

How to Apply:

To apply, please complete the application form available on the website, together with a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role. This must be emailed to hr@holytrinitycrawley.org.uk by 9am on Friday 28th March 2025. Interview date – w/c 31st March 2025

For further information about the role or to arrange a visit, please contact Miss Knight at hr@holytrinitycrawley.org.uk


The closing and interview dates are a guide only. We intend to review applications as they are received and call those shortlisted for immediate interview. An early application is advised, as once we have appointed, we will close the recruitment process.


The Holy Trinity Church of England Secondary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we cooperate with other agencies and initiatives at local and national level. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any successful job applicant will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring service check at an enhanced level, in line with all schools across West Sussex. Disclosures include details of cautions, reprimands or final warning as well as convictions, spent or unspent.  
Posted Date:24 March 2025
Closing Date:25 April 2025
Interview Date:TBC

Further information

Application Form - Non-teaching.docx
Person Specification.pdf
Science Laboratory Technician - Job Description.pdf

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