Science Technician; Chemistry

This is an exciting opportunity for a Science Technician to join at one of the leading independent schools in the country.

Hampton is an excellent employer offering a professional and supportive environment and the current vacancy is based in Hampton’s vibrant and popular Chemistry department from January 2026.

All Teachers convey their passion for their subjects through intellectually stimulating and engaging courses, and Technicians play an important and integral role in supporting this. Working as part of a team the role is responsible for setting up and clearing away all the apparatus, equipment and resources necessary for the practical work undertaken by the pupils.

Each of the three science disciplines, Biology, Chemistry and Physics, runs independently of each other with their own laboratories and technical staff.

Chemistry consists of two Technicians plus two part-time Assistant across ten laboratories, and Biology and Physics each have two Technicians and seven and eight laboratories, respectively.

Further information about individual departments can be found on the School website.

Hampton is one of the country’s foremost independent schools and equity, diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our ethos and the School has a thriving partnerships programme.

The role is full-time, term time and the hours are 8.30am – 4.30pm during Hampton School term time, plus one week during the School holidays.

The role is suitable for candidates with previous experience of working in a laboratory. A Chemistry, Biology, Physics or related qualification would be an advantage and graduates are welcome to apply.

The School offer competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package including generous pension contribution and holiday allowance, free three-course lunch, cycle to work scheme, fitness facilities, and private medical, subject to eligibility.

The salary will be £30,000 - £34,000 (full-time equivalent) commensurate with years’ experience and qualifications and will be pro-rata.

We encourage applications as soon as possible and the School reserves the right to commence or complete the interview process at any time prior to the closing date.