School Science Lab Technician — Hands-on Lab Support

Altrincham College; Urmston; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Altrincham College is seeking a Science Technician to support the Science department across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5, delivering practical activities and maintaining labs.

The role includes equipment management, preparing materials for lessons, health and safety checks and basic admin tasks. It is a full‑time post (36.25 hours) term‑time plus one week, with DBS checks required.

Previous school experience is not essential, but reliability and attention to detail are important.

Qualifications

• Previous detailed science knowledge is not a prerequisite, but a general interest would be an advantage.
• Able to work in a busy secondary school environment and undergo DBS checks and safeguarding training.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail, and honest, conscientious and determined.

Responsibilities

• Delivering and collecting equipment from classrooms/labs.
• Checking and restocking glassware and equipment.
• Assembling practical equipment and materials for lessons.
• Cleaning equipment and glassware.
• Maintaining a tidy and organised workspace.
• Supporting health and safety within the Department.
• Assisting and advising teaching staff.
• Performing computer-based admin tasks (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Repairs and maintenance of equipment.
• Safely handling chemicals (training provided).

Skills

Organised

Attention to detail

Honest

Conscientious

Determined

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Altrincham College is seeking a Science Technician to support the Science department across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5, delivering practical activities and maintaining labs.

The role includes equipment management, preparing materials for lessons, health and safety checks and basic admin tasks. It is a full‑time post (36.25 hours) term‑time plus one week, with DBS checks required.

Previous school experience is not essential, but reliability and attention to detail are important.