Chemistry Technician

Bancroft’s, one of the country’s leading co-educational day schools, are looking for an experienced and motivated candidate to join our thriving Science Department.

The role would suit experienced Chemistry Technician to provide a full technician’s support service to all Chemistry students and staff, and to oversee the purchase, organisation and storage of all materials used within the department in order to support the efficient running of the department and provide a high standard learning experience. 

This role is to cover a period of maternity leave and reports to The Head of Science and the Head of Chemistry. The post is term time (34 weeks), full or part-time.

We offer a generous benefits package, including a competitive salary, and have a commitment to supporting ongoing professional development for all of our staff.

Bancroft’s School creates a happy learning environment, where bright children are challenged and supported to become the best versions of themselves. Bancroft’s is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.  

For further details and an application pack, please visit http://www.bancrofts.org/about-us/employment-opportunities/ or email: hr@bancrofts.org

Closing date for applications: 9am on Monday 14 October 2024.

Interviews will take place shortly after. 

Applications will be considered as they are received, so early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview early applicants should a suitable candidate apply.

Bancroft’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

Applicants are required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the role, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Bancroft’s may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media accounts, as part of their applications.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Bancroft’s is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.