Science Technician

Altrincham College; Altrincham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Altrincham College is looking for a diligent Science Technician to support the Science department across Key Stages 3-5. You will help deliver practical lessons, prepare and maintain equipment, and assist staff with safety and administration.

Experience in a busy school environment is helpful, but full training and an enhanced DBS check will be provided. The role requires organised, detail‑oriented individuals who can work collaboratively in a two‑technician team.

Qualifications

• Organised and efficient work style.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Able to work in a busy secondary school environment and follow safeguarding training.

Responsibilities

• Delivering and collecting equipment from classrooms/labs.
• Checking and restocking classroom/lab glassware and equipment.
• Assembling practical equipment and materials for lessons.
• Cleaning equipment and glassware as needed.
• 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).

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our great team atAltrincham College as a Science Technician.

We seek to appoint an enthusiastic candidateto work as a Technician supporting the Science department in delivering thepractical aspects of Science courses across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5.

Duties will include (butare not limited to):

• Delivering and collecting equipment fromclassrooms/labs.
• Checking and restocking classroom/lab glasswareand equipment.
• Assembling practical equipment and materialsfor specific lessons as requested.
• Cleaning equipment and glassware wherenecessary.
• Maintaining a tidy and organised workspace.
• Supporting health and safety within theDepartment.
• Assisting and advising teaching staff.
• Performing computer-based admin tasks asdirected (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Repairs and maintenance of equipment.
• Safely handling chemicals (training provided).

The successful candidate will be supported bythe Senior Science Technician and the Head of Department and will work as partof a two-technician team.

Previous detailed Scienceknowledge is not a pre-requisite, but a general interest would be an advantage.The successful candidate must have the ability to work in an organised andefficient manner, have excellent attention to detail, and above all be honest,conscientious and determined.

Previous schoolexperience is not necessary, but you should be comfortable in a busy secondaryschool environment and be willing to undergo enhanced DBS checks andSafeguarding training.