Senior Science Technician in Manchester

We are seeking an enthusiastic, organised and proactive Senior Science Technician to join our successful Science department. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced technician to play a key role in supporting the delivery of outstanding science education across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5.

Working closely with teaching staff and the wider technician team, you will help ensure that practical lessons are prepared to the highest standard, equipment and resources are maintained safely and efficiently, and students benefit from high-quality practical learning experiences. You will also support the leadership and development of other technicians within the department.

If you would like to join our Laurus family in a rewarding role that changes the lives of our pupils by empowering them to become the best that they can be then we would love to hear from you.

This position is contracted on a 25 hours per week Term Time Only basis. This means you will mainly work when the school is open to pupils and will not need to work during the school holidays unless the contract requires you to do so.

Job Purpose

To provide an efficient and effective technician support service to the school’s science department.

Key Skills & Experience

• Sound educational background including GCSE’s in Maths and English (A*-C) or equivalent and a minimum of 1 A-Level (A*-C) in science.
• Knowledge of Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
• Prior experience in a similar role.

To learn more about what the Trust offer, including our wide range of employee benefits and access to further professional learning, visit our Careers page. At the Laurus Trust, we value the significance of a healthy work/life balance for our employees. Achieving a better balance can boost motivation and morale, lower stress levels, enhance performance and productivity, and make job opportunities more inclusive. Whenever feasible, we are committed to offering flexible arrangements from the very start, which could include options like part-time roles, term-time working, job-sharing and compressed hours.

Please note a full application must be submitted as CV’s will unfortunately not be accepted in line with our safer recruitment process.

We reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date.

Disability Confident Employer

We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunities. We are an inclusive employer and welcome all applications. Disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria on the person specification will be guaranteed an interview. If you require any reasonable adjustments for an interview, please highlight this to our Recruitment Team in advance.

Cheadle Hulme High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.