School Science Technician

Tradewind Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking an experienced school science technician for a temporary role in a Manchester independent school starting September 2025. The technician will maintain equipment, assist in lab demonstrations, and provide technical support while ensuring health and safety standards are met. Ideal candidates will have a science degree and COSHH qualification, along with at least 6 weeks' experience in an educational environment.

Benefits

Access to 2,500 free training courses

Holiday pay options

Generous referral scheme

Full interview preparation

Help with lesson planning

Social and networking events

Qualifications

• A degree in science plus COSHH qualification required.
• 6 weeks' experience in a school setting with children aged 11-18.
• Enhanced DBS Disclosure and references necessary.

Responsibilities

• Maintain laboratory equipment and resources.
• Assist in practical classes and technical support.
• Setting up and modifying apparatus for experiments.

Skills

Laboratory Demonstrations

Health and Safety Compliance

Equipment Maintenance

Education

Science degree

COSHH qualification

Job description

Tradewind are recruiting! Are you an experienced school science technician looking for a new role in Manchester?

Tradewind Recruitment is currently looking for a talented science technician to join a successful independent school in Manchester from September 2025.

This is initially a temporary role but may lead to a permanent role as the current technician is retiring.

The Role

Full time school science technician

Monday to Friday 8.45am - 3.45pm

Duties include :-

Maintaining equipment.

Constructing and modifying apparatus.

Setting up experiments.

taking an active part in laboratory demonstrations.

Ordering resources and keeping budgets.

Helping in practical classes.

Giving technical help to pupils and students.

Always meeting current health and safety standards.

A science degree combined with a COSHH qualification for science technicians is required

The School

Oversubscribed independent school for children aged 4 to 19 in Salford.

Excellent senior leadership support

Focus on pastoral care and individualised learning.

Small classes of up to 15 students with impeccable behaviour and a drive to be academically successful in a nurturing environment.

Many students go on to study sciences at university.

To join us and be successful in this secondary science technician role, you will need to:

• a degree in science plus a COSHH Science technician qualification
• 6 weeks' experience of working in a school or college with children aged 11- 18 as science technician or support assistant or teacher supported by references.
• This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional references checks
• Provide a CV with full employment/education history included and any employment breaks must be explained
• Have the legal right to work full time in the UK

By registering with Tradewind, you will benefit from:

Top rates of pay through our attraction of the best education talent

Access to over 2,500 free training courses, thanks to our partnership with The National College which is why we can offer you more certified CPD courses than any other education recruitment agency.

A generous referral scheme - recommend a friend and earn a reward

Full interview preparation and assistance - so you're fully prepped and confident, increasing your chances of success

Help with lesson planning - our support doesn't stop once we've secured you a placement

A straightforward Online Portal for your timesheets and log your availability

Our payroll team are onsite in London. Not offshore, not through a third party. We don't leave candidate service or pay to chance.

Holiday pay - You choose if you want to be paid inclusive of holiday pay or bank this to claim in the school holidays.

Free social and networking events to get to know your peers and consultants

To be considered for this science technician position or to hear more about other roles for next academic year call the Manchester office on (phone number removed), or email (url removed)