About the School - Brighton College Singapore:
Brighton College (Singapore) is an exciting place to work, and it is our staff who make our community a vibrant and stimulating environment.
The academic success of the Brighton College Family of Schools is due to excellent, innovative and well-planned teaching. Above all, therefore, we are looking for individuals who foster a passion for learning and who demonstrate an ability and genuine desire to develop pupils and staff to their fullest potential.
The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Lab Technician to join our fantastic team.
About Cognita:
Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 90 schools in 21 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 100,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, Thrive in a rapidly evolving world.
At Cognita, we know every student is unique. We nurture their distinct personalities and strengths. We support them academically, socially, and emotionally, wherever they are in the world, wherever they're starting from. And each and every one of our schools is unique too.
We protect what's special about them, while offering them rich knowledge, opportunities, and best practices. And they get to be part of something bigger. We open their classrooms to the collective wisdom of over 100 schools in 21 countries, ensuring every child gets an education that's, quite literally, world class.
It's an individual approach that empowers every school, teacher and student to focus on what they do best and thrive.
About the Role:
This role is to support the science teaching team in the upkeep and management of the science laboratories, and support teaching and learning to ensure students are safe, happy and learning in a positive and nurturing environment.
What you will be doing:
Science Lab :
Main duties:
- Assisting in the preparation of materials and equipment for all science lessons.
- To ensure that science laboratories, preparation and stockrooms and their equipment are maintained in a clean and safe way.
- Maintain stocks of science materials, chemicals and equipment; prepare and submit purchase orders for replenishment when necessary.
- Administrative duties in support of the science teachers in the school.
- General teaching assistance /cover duties as required in support of the school.
- Complete end of day checks to ensure the safe daily shutdown of the laboratories.
Preparation of science lesson materials and equipment
- Preparation of equipment and materials, including required paperwork, for lessons both for demonstrations and whole class use.
- Prepare experiments, set up apparatus and equipment for demonstrations and practical lessons and exams.
- Advise staff of any problems or damage, including where safety concerns are evident.
- Assist with the collection and cataloguing of worksheets, books and other teaching materials.
- Liaise with teaching staff and prepare for taster days and open houses, miscellaneous workshops and competitions.
- When necessary, carry out trial investigations and experiments to be used by the teaching staff.
- Assist the teacher in the laboratories as requested.
Routine maintenance of science laboratories and preparation rooms, their equipment and services:
- Ensure the laboratory facilities and equipment are clean and well maintained to meet Health and Safety requirements.
- Ensure the safe storage and accessibility of equipment and materials.
- Ensure the safe disposal of used materials, including any dangerous substances, deal pro-actively with real or potential hazards in line with COSHH regulations.
- Regularly carry out health and safety checks, including risk assessments, on laboratories, preparation and storerooms.
General:
- To provide any other reasonable duties delegated by the School Management.
- Work with Health and Safety, and facilities teams, in ensuring safety and compliance with the regulations in place for labs to be able to operate seamlessly
- Representing the science department as a member of the Health & Safety Committee.
Who we are looking for:
- Ability to work under pressure and use of initiative is essential
- Possess highly developed interpersonal and teamwork skills
- Excellent verbal and written English skills
- Good references on request
- Experience working in a laboratory setting
- Willingness to learn and grow new skills on the job
- Requisite qualifications/ Diploma in Science
Benefits at Cognita:
- Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience
- School holidays and public holidays
- Free parking on site (subject to availability)
- Professional Development
How to Apply:
Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is: 8 June 2026
Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
We believe having a diverse workforce makes us better, smarter and happier and so welcome applicants from all backgrounds, genders, and races. We have an unwavering commitment to being fair and equitable in our recruitment process.
Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to closing date for the right applicant.
