Apprentice Science Technician (Chemistry)

APPOINTMENT OF

APPRENTICE SCIENCE TECHNICIAN
(CHEMISTRY)

March 2026

An Independent Co-educational Boarding and Day School for pupils aged nine months to 18 years

Headmaster’s Welcome
Thank you for your interest in joining the Kingswood Foundation. I hope that this pack gives you a sense
of the purpose, warmth and ambition that define our school community.

Kingswood is a remarkable place, founded by John Wesley in 1748 with a mission of service, it is now a
thriving co-educational boarding and day school in the heart of beautiful Bath. Our distinctive ethos
combines academic excellence with a profound commitment to care, inclusion and the individual
potential of every pupil and member of staff.

As an Apprentice Chemistry Technician, you will play an important role in supporting high-quality
science education, working alongside experienced colleagues in a professional and supportive
environment.

If you feel this is the right opportunity for you, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Best wishes,

Andrew Gordon-Brown

An Independent Co-educational Boarding and Day School for pupils aged nine months to 18 years

Job Description

Job Title:

Apprentice Science Technician (Chemistry)

Responsible To:

Head of Chemistry (daily reporting to Senior Chemistry Technician)

Department:

Chemistry / Science

Date of Issue:

March 2026

About the role

As an apprentice science technician you will provide a full range of technical assistance to the teaching
staff within the relevant science department.

A career at Kingswood offers the opportunity to be part of a supportive and forward-thinking
community that values excellence, innovation, and personal growth. Rooted in our core values:
Care for Each Individual, Educate for Life, Serve the Community, and Live Sustainably - we foster an
environment where staff are empowered to thrive.

Key responsibilities

Preparing, distributing and disposal of laboratory practicals, materials and associated tasks

•  Preparing apparatus, materials, solutions and other laboratory supplies and arranging for use by

pupils and staff

•  Delivering apparatus, materials and solutions to the teaching laboratories
•  Setting up demonstration apparatus as required by staff
•  Checking materials and equipment in and out
•  Cleaning, sorting and storing apparatus and materials after use
•  Helping to maintain safe storage of chemicals/biological materials and apparatus
•  Helping to dispose of laboratory materials/chemicals/biological waste in accordance with

established policies and guidelines

•  Using and supporting a system for teachers to order the equipment and chemicals for their

practical lessons

•  Arranging iPads for the Science Department to be available in rooms ready for lessons
•  Helping with new experiments as directed.

Supporting and maintaining compliant health and safety working practices

•  Safe handling of all equipment, including some hazardous chemicals, in accordance with CLEAPPS

and departmental recommendations and practices

•  Testing / developing basic practical activities and demonstrations as directed that are compliant

with CLEAPSS procedures or otherwise fully risk assessed and approved by the head of
department.

•  Checking with CLEAPPS for updates to safety information
•  Carrying out first line maintenance on equipment
•  Maintaining laboratories in a clean, tidy and safe condition (including maintaining supplies of first

aid and safety equipment) in conjunction with teaching and cleaning staff.

An Independent Co-educational Boarding and Day School for pupils aged nine months to 18 years

Performing other reasonable duties concerning the Science and Chemistry Departments as may be
requested by the Head of Science and Head of Chemistry

It should be noted that this is not a definitive list; your duties will be at least those listed above. You will
be expected to:

•  Conduct yourself with professionalism, tact and diplomacy at all times as a representative of

Kingswood

•  Observe health and safety procedures and work safely at all times
•  To comply with all school policies and procedures including reporting any concerns to the
appropriate person in relation to those covering child protection, health, safety, welfare,
security, confidentiality and data protection.

No job description can fully cover all aspects of the role and consequently the responsibilities are likely to
evolve and change over time.

Skills, qualifications and experience

Essential:

•  An A-Level in Science or equivalent
•  A good understanding of the requirements of a laboratory, particularly in a school environment
•  Proficient in ICT
•  Excellent written and verbal communication skills
•  Excellent record keeping and organisational skills
•  Attention to detail
•  Supportive of the Christian ethos of the school
•  Open to new ideas and practices
•  Emotional resilience and ability to work calmly under pressure
•  Commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice
•  Flexible and with a ‘can do’ attitude

Desirable:

•  A qualification in a scientific discipline at Diploma or Degree level
•  Previous experience of working with children (particularly in a laboratory/school environment)
•  Clear empathy for, and understanding of, children’s development needs
•  Evidence of appropriate professional development

Child protection

It is your responsibility to help promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons for
whom you are responsible, or with whom you come into contact, and to adhere to and ensure
compliance with the School’s Child Protection Policy Statement at all times. If, in the course of carrying
out the duties of the post, you become aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of
children in the school, you must report any concerns to the School’s Designated Safeguarding Lead.
Protecting children from the risk of radicalisation is part of the School’s safeguarding duties (under the
Prevent Duty).

An Independent Co-educational Boarding and Day School for pupils aged nine months to 18 years

Competencies

The Kingswood Competency Framework sets out the expected level of performance at a given level –
the ‘competency profile’.

The competency profile is used to support objective setting, appraisal, and continuous professional
development planning.

An Independent Co-educational Boarding and Day School for pupils aged nine months to 18 years

Terms and conditions

This is a full-time position, based at Kingswood Senior School.  Your normal hours of work will be 37 hours a
week, throughout the year, from 08:30 to 16:30, Monday to Thursday and from 08:30 to 16:00 on Friday,
with 30 minutes unpaid lunch breaks.

A competitive apprenticeship salary is offered, in the region of £12,500 per annum (actual), depending on
qualifications, skills and experience.

Kingswood School has high expectations of its staff and, in return, provides a range of valuable benefits.
These include a generous holiday entitlement, opportunities for professional development and training,
free meals and refreshments during the working day, and access to leisure and sports facilities such as a
swimming pool, gym, and tennis courts. Staff may also benefit from part remission of school fees for
their children (subject to eligibility), a stakeholder pension scheme, death in service benefit, and
participation in the Cycle to Work scheme. Additional perks include access to an Employee Assistance
Programme for confidential advice and support. With a strong sense of community, there are many
ways to be involved whether through sport, music or social events.

Application process
Please visit our website https://www.kingswood.bath.sch.uk/about-us/employment-opportunities to
read our policies for Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure Procedure, and Child Protection and
Safeguarding Policy including EYFS.

To request an application pack, please email Miss Hannah Sweeney (Recruitment Administrator) on
recruitment@kingswood.bath.sch.uk or telephone 01225 734350.

Closing date: Monday, 20 April 2026, midday

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all
staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You will be required to undergo child protection screening
appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job
applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected"
under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children."

As an equal opportunities employer, Kingswood School is committed to the equal treatment of all current and
prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation,
pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We offer a welcoming and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide
range of backgrounds to apply and join Kingswood School.

An Independent Co-educational Boarding and Day School for pupils aged nine months to 18 years