Biology Technician (Maternity Cover) - Graveney SchoolCouncil

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Biology Technician, Graveney School (Maternity Cover)

£27,224 - £28,419 per annum (GPS4 [Spine Point 7-10)

36 hours per week

Term time only (39 weeks)

To start January 2027 (An earlier start date can be considered)

Would you like the opportunity to work as part of a team of highly experienced and ambitious colleagues? Graveney is an extremely popular and successful 11-18 School, situated in South West London, SW17 with the benefit of being situated in beautiful campus style surroundings with excellent facilities and a warm community atmosphere. We have a commitment to providing the best opportunities to all students and to developing the professional skills and career opportunities of our staff, within a supportive and collaborative environment

Designated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted in November 2022 and widely recognised as one of the top 100 state funded schools in the country.

“Top performing local school again, based on an aggregation of the five key accountability measures…” The Times

We wish to appoint a Biology graduate to join our small team of experienced technicians. The successful candidate will require an excellent understanding of Science up to A-Level. Experience of working in a school laboratory or similar environment would be desirable.

Applicants will have:

• Ability to work methodically, paying particular attention to detail
• Good Interpersonal skills in order to relate effectively to teaching staff and students
• Ability to support students and teachers the preparation of practicals for Biology
• Written communication and numeracy skills
• Good ICT skills and willingness to learn new packages
• Appreciation of the routines required for laboratory preparation and adherence to good practice
• Able to work effectively as part of a team with a flexible approach to work
• Horticultural interest or experience would be an advantage

**This is an event linked maternity cover position starting at the beginning of January 2027**

We would be happy to consider proposed part-time applicants for this role.

An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below.

Completed Electronic applications must be returned to [email protected] .

Further information can be found at www.graveney.org/recruitment

Closing date: 04 November 2026 (at noon)

Interviews: Week commencing 09 November 2026 (provisionally)

Please note that applications will be considered for shortlisting as and when they are received and the Trust reserves the right to close the advert at any time.

Graveney Trust is committed to safeguarding and ensuring the well-being and safety of staff and students.

All our employees, volunteers and contractors share this commitment and we will carry out Enhanced DBS checks for all appointments as well ensuring that our rigorous pre-recruitment checks are strictly adhered to.

We foster an inclusive culture that promotes equality of opportunity and values diversity, creating an environment where the rights and dignity of all members of our community are respected. We promote a culture that allows staff to grow and flourish, regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

As part of our commitment to this inclusive culture, we kindly ask that you complete the Recruitment Monitoring form, which can also be found on the Graveney website. This information will be treated as confidential and omitted from the shortlisting process.

This vacancy is not open to recruitment agencies

Graveney School

(Graveney School is part of Graveney Trust)

Welham Road

Tooting, London

SW17 9BU

Tel: 020 8682 7000

Website: www.graveney.org

Executive Principal: Cynthia Rickman

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils

Attached documents

• Biology Technician JD & PS.pdf
• RECRUITMENT MONITORING FORM Graveney Trust - March 2024.doc
• APPLICATION FORM Graveney Trust - February 2024.doc

Position type: Term Time