Lead Science Technician – Lab Operations & Safety

Levenshulme High School; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym Membership

Tailored CPD and coaching

Flexible working options

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Levenshulme High School in Manchester is seeking a Senior Science Technician to lead the technical support across Biology, Chemistry and Physics. You will oversee laboratories, preparation rooms and resources, ensuring safety and COSHH compliance while supporting teachers and students in practical science.

The role involves stock and budget management, guiding other technicians and contributing to improvements in practical science provision within a thriving, inclusive school.

Qualifications

• Experience working within a science laboratory environment.
• Strong understanding of the sciences with qualifications in a science-related subject.
• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise and manage resources and processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical support provision within the Science Faculty and oversee laboratories and prep rooms.
• Prepare practical experiments, manage equipment and resources, and ensure COSHH compliance.
• Support practical examinations and contribute to departmental improvement initiatives.
• Manage stock and budgets, provide guidance to other science technicians.

Skills

Organised

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Education

Science-related subject

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Levenshulme High School in Manchester is seeking a Senior Science Technician to lead the technical support across Biology, Chemistry and Physics. You will oversee laboratories, preparation rooms and resources, ensuring safety and COSHH compliance while supporting teachers and students in practical science.

The role involves stock and budget management, guiding other technicians and contributing to improvements in practical science provision within a thriving, inclusive school.