Location:
Haywards Heath
Salary:
£11,887.8
Closing Date:
28/08/2026 17:00
Position Type:
{Advertised Full Time / Part Time}
Expiry Date:
28/08/2026 17:00
The Vacancy
Ardingly College is seeking an enthusiastic, organised and proactive Laboratory Technician to join our successful Science Department from September 2026.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in supporting outstanding teaching and learning within an award-winning independent day and boarding school. Working closely with teaching staff across the science disciplines, you will help prepare practical lessons, maintain laboratory resources and ensure laboratories operate safely and efficiently.
The successful candidate will have:
- Experience in science technical support or a strong interest in practical science.
- GCSEs (or equivalent) in English, Maths and Science.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and the confidence to use their own initiative.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- A flexible, positive and team-oriented approach.
Experience working in a school environment, knowledge of laboratory health and safety procedures, and A Levels in a science subject would be advantageous.
Benefits include:
- Generous fee remission for staff children.
- Pension scheme.
- Free meals during term-time.
- Access to gym, swimming and wellbeing activities.
- Staff social and sporting events.
- Ongoing professional development opportunities.
The Company
To view the full job description please see the documents attached at the bottom of the page. To apply please click the green 'apply' button in the top right-hand corner. If you require further information please contact the HR team on 01444 893192 or email hr@ardingly.com.
A completed application should be submitted by the closing date of 28/08/2026 17:00, although applications may be considered upon receipt.
Ardingly College is an independent co-educational boarding and day school for boys and girls aged 2 -18, a member of the HMC and a school of the Woodard Corporation. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All employees are required to undertake child protection screening appropriate to the post including enhanced DBS checks.
Working for Us - Please visit our new page to find out everything the College has to offer and all the benefits available to our staff by clicking this link: Working here - Ardingly.
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