- Vacancy Type
- Term Time/ Full Time
- Location
- Wimbledon, London
- Application Deadline
- Wednesday, January 7, 2026
- Job Profile
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Job Profile document
- Job Advert
- Required as soon as possibleSalary range: £31,000 - £34,500 per annum plus excellent benefits including healthcare, contributory pension scheme, free gym membership and lunch during term time
We are seeking to appoint a science technician in the junior school for 40 hours a week during term-time (35 weeks per year)
The junior school science technician performs a vital support role in the preparation, organisation and storage of materials and equipment for practical work in lessons.
Key responsibilities:- Following safety procedures within the relevant guidance and keeping up to date e.g., through CLEAPSS advice
- Preparing, setting out and clearing away apparatus and chemicals
- Preparing experiments and demonstrations including dissections
- Washing up glassware and cleaning apparatus
- Assembling, making, and repairing equipment e.g. servicing microscopes, repairing ray boxes and glass bending & cutting to make delivery tubes and stirrers.
- Servicing the laboratories and other practical areas in the departments, maintaining class sets of equipment kept in each laboratory
- Noting stock levels, replacing and replenishing
- Preparing for open days, science week and primary school science morning
- Helping and advising staff with their apparatus needs
- Checking inventories and maintaining records
- Caring for plants and animals, also plant propagation
- Taking part in the current appraisal arrangements
- Attending appropriate training courses e.g. Health & Safety, Lab Management, and Microscope Maintenance.
- Reporting maintenance and cleaning issues
- Supporting in lessons where appropriate
- Preparing all online technician worksheets.
- Using software packages, such as MS Excel, to input and process departmental data
- Supporting teaching staff with practical activities e.g. weekly science club
- Helping with other aspects of classes e.g. talks and demonstrations
- Placing all authorised orders, checking deliveries against orders and maintaining all administration in relation to orders
- Recording and maintaining the departmental budget and petty cash
- Maintaining the departmental diary in order to prioritise workload and advise on clashes of equipment required by staff
- Recording and updating equipment and chemical inventories
- Trialling and researching new experiments.
- Attending open days/mornings and helping with experiments and communicating with visitors
- Liaising regularly with head of department regarding lab administration and ordering
- Researching and advising on health and safety and duty of care issues
- Must be a team player, with excellent communication skills
- Should have strong organisational skills, the ability to plan ahead, anticipate problems and manage time efficiently
- Be adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
- Vacancy Type
- Permanent/Full Time
- Location
- Wimbledon, London
- Application Deadline
- Tuesday, January 6, 2026
- Job Profile
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Job Profile document
- Job Advert
- Salary: £49,382 - £50,423 per annum plus excellent benefits including healthcare, contributory pension scheme, free gym membership and lunch during term time
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, motivated and personable personal assistant to the bursar and deputy head (futures & communities) from January 2026. This is a key position within the school, acting as the first point of contact for a number of internal stakeholders and external organisations/agencies who deal with financial and operational matters relating to the school. The successful candidate will report jointly to the bursar and deputy head (futures & communities) and will also liaise closely with the other PAs and the clerk to the governors. This is a busy role managing a wide range of aspects of school life and of international business, but this is a warm and supportive working culture and the right candidate will share these values.
This is an ideal opportunity for an able and enthusiastic person to contribute to and provide strong support to the running of King’s.
The ideal candidate will:-
Have experience of PA work at a senior level
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Ideally have some experience within an educational environment or a marketing department
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Be skilled in managing relationships with discretion, especially with senior colleagues and external stakeholders
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Be a confident, assured communicator, both in written and verbal form
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Be able to demonstrate excellent IT skills (MS Office) – must be very comfortable working with spreadsheets in Excel and producing minutes and action tables in Microsoft Word
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Be well organised, able to juggle tasks simultaneously without losing attention to detail
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Be comfortable working in a busy, reactive environment
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Have a personable but business-like manner with an excellent work ethic
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Have the ability to build strong relationships at all levels
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Be fully in sympathy with the aims and objectives of King’s College School
King’s is one of the most successful schools in the world, with outstanding academic results, first-class pastoral care and a vibrant co-curriculum. Overlooking Wimbledon Common, the school is situated in one of the most attractive parts of south east England and benefits from exceptional grounds and facilities.
Closing date: Tuesday 6th January 2026 at 9amInterviews: Friday 16th January 2026To apply for this role, please register your details online via our website
www.kcs.org.uk(under useful information / career opportunities). Once you have registered your details with us, you can apply for vacancies by logging into the candidate area using your email address and chosen password. You will be asked to fill an online application form.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.King’s is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. King’s College School is fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusivity in its recruitment of teaching and support staff. -
- Vacancy Type
- Term Time/ Full Time
- Location
- Wimbledon, London
- Application Deadline
- Monday, January 12, 2026
- Job Profile
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Job Profile document
- Job Advert
- Required as soon as possibleSalary range: £31,700 - £32,537 per annum plus excellent benefits including healthcare, contributory pension scheme, free gym membership and lunch during term time
We are seeking to appoint a science technician in the senior school for 38.25 hours a week during term-time plus some additional days worked in the holidays (36 weeks per year total).
The Science faculty consists of 21 laboratories with most of them dedicated to a specific subject. The technical team consists of six technicians and a team leader. The position involves working alongside the existing technicians providing laboratory support for the teaching of IGCSE, Internationale Baccalaureate (IB) and A level science subjects.
Teamwork is an essential part of the role and while the successful candidate will likely be based in one department, over time they will be expected to move to others to gain further skills and help provide a flexible service. Please note that full training will be provided.
Core responsibilities:- following safety procedures within the relevant guidance and keeping up to date e.g., through CLEAPSS advice
- preparing, setting out and clearing away apparatus and chemicals
- preparing experiments and demonstrations
- washing up glassware and cleaning apparatus
- assembling, making, and repairing equipment
- servicing the laboratories and other practical areas in the departments, maintaining class sets of equipment kept in each laboratory
- stock keeping and advising team leader of impending shortfalls.
- preparing the requirements of individual coursework projects
- helping and advising staff with their apparatus needs
- checking inventories and maintaining records
- handling living organisms
- keeping the laboratories, workshop and storage areas clean, tidy and well organised is also a key element of the role
- liaising with other members of the technician team and reporting to the team leader, to keep services running smoothly and helping the other technicians, as appropriate, with their workload
- taking part in the current appraisal or equivalent arrangements
- attending appropriate training courses
- other appropriate tasks as requested by the team leader technician
It is essential that the applicant has a scientific background, but no previous experience of the job is required as full training will be provided. The successful applicant will be joining an experienced team.
The successful candidate:
- must be a team player, with excellent communication skills.
- should have strong organisational skills, the ability to plan ahead, anticipate problems and manage time efficiently
- be adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
- we would welcome applicants with interest in Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Since the technical team provides a flexible service, a willingness to learn new techniques across three sciences in the fullness of time is essential.
- Start date: as soon as possible
- Starting salary: £31,700 - £32,537 per annum with further progression possible
- Normal working hours – 38.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 4.30pm (4.00pm on Fridays) with 45 minutes for lunch
- This is a term-time position plus some additional days worked during school holidays (36 weeks per annum in total)
- Contributory pension scheme
- Programme of health benefits
- Free lunch in the Dining Hall during term-time
- Membership of the King’s Sports Club
King’s is one of the most successful schools in the world, with outstanding academic results, first-class pastoral care and a vibrant co-curriculum. Overlooking Wimbledon Common, the school is situated in one of the most attractive parts of south east England and benefits from exceptional grounds and facilities.
Closing date: Monday 12thJanuary 2026 at 9amInterviews: Wednesday 21stJanuary 2026This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.King’s is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. King’s College School is fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusivity in its recruitment of teaching and support staff.