Job Description

William Ellis School

Camden
34,359 - 35,892 per year

Salary:

Scale 5 SCP 12 - 15 (FTE Salary 34,359 - 35,892), 29,828 - 30,193 actual salary per annum

Job type:

Full Time, Permanent

Apply by:

26 September 2025

Job overview

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We are currently Recruiting for


Role: Science Technician


Salary: Scale 5 SCP 12 - 15 (FTE Salary 34,359 - 35,892), 29,828 - 30,193 actual salary per annum


Contract: Full-Time (35 hours per week), Term Time Only, Permanent







About the School
William Ellis School is a thriving, voluntary aided, non-denominational, inclusive comprehensive boys' school serving the educational needs of boys from the ages of 11 to 18. It is an attractive site on the edge of Hampstead Heath with excellent access to Central London. It is a neighbourhood of great social and cultural diversity, and this diversity is very well represented at William Ellis.

The school is committed to nurturing successful students and good citizens through strong relationships in line with the school motto, "rather use than fame". The school is part of the longest established and most successful mixed sixth form consortium in London, LaSWAP, which enables our students to access a wide range of subject expertise. We provide excellent professional opportunities for staff and are part of the Camden family of schools.

About the role
The school wishes to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced Science Technician to provide technical support for the Science Department.
We are looking for someone with enthusiasm, vision, resilience and strong interpersonal skills to join the team. The Science department is an area of excellence at William Ellis School. We have always been very fortunate to have all three sciences very well represented in the specialisms of the teaching staff.
The successful candidate will provide assistance to the Science teaching Staff as follows:To ensure science laboratories and prep rooms are maintained to comply with Health and Safety requirements and safety checks as detailed in relevant check lists.
To be aware and regularly updated on Health and Safety regulations to check that Risk Assessments are carried out in prep rooms and workshops.
To be aware of the School Health and Safety Policy and the implementation of the Science Department Safety Policy.
Preparation, maintenance and safe storage of apparatus both for demonstration and practical work in the courses taken in the school or department.


If you are seeking a challenging and highly rewarding position, enriching the lives of students and the local community, we look forward to hearing from you.

If you are passionate about science education and looking for an opportunity to start your career in this field, we encourage you to apply for this position at William Ellis School.

Closing Date: Friday 26th September 2025


Interview Date: TBC

Interested Candidates are welcome to contact the school for an informal conversation about the role, the school and to arrange a visit. We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates before the closing date.





William Ellis School is committed to Equal Opportunities and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and therefore expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, all appointments are subject to DBS checks, excellent references and an online media search

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William Ellis School

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William Ellis School

Highgate Road
London
NW5 1RN
United Kingdom

+44 207 267 9346

The Aims of the School

William Ellis School is a voluntary-aided, non-denominational comprehensive school in the London Borough of Camden, serving the secondary educational needs of boys in the diverse local community and of girls in the Sixth Form.




The aims of the school are to enable our pupils to strive for excellence in the academic, sporting and cultural spheres, and to contribute to a democratic society as good citizens, by developing:




Good communication skills in written and spoken English and another language.


Numeracy and problem-solving skills, particularly in the context of science and technology.


Good health, physical education and activity.


An informed understanding of the world of industry, commerce and work, and the processes of wealth creation.


Creative skills and an appreciation of art, music and drama.


An interest in the wider world and other cultures, through the learning of languages and travel.


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