Science Technician

Teaching Personnel; Farnworth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Dedicated consultant support

Free CPD and professional development

PAYE payroll

Access to long-term and permanent opps

Job summary

Teaching Personnel are seeking a Science Technician for a welcoming secondary school in Farnworth, Bolton, starting September 2026. The role involves preparing equipment, supporting teachers with experiments, and maintaining laboratories to ensure safe, well-organised spaces.

The ideal candidate has prior science technician or laboratory experience and is organised, reliable, and able to work well both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• The school would ideally suit someone with previous experience as a Science Technician, Laboratory Technician or in a relevant scientific or technical environment.
• You will be organised, reliable and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Preparing equipment and resources for practical Science lessons.
• Supporting teachers with experiments and demonstrations.
• Maintaining and organising laboratories and equipment.
• Monitoring stock levels and assisting with ordering supplies.
• Carrying out routine checks and basic equipment maintenance.
• Following all relevant health and safety procedures.

Skills

Organised

Reliable

Team player

Education

Relevant qualifications or practical experience

Job description

Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting for a Science Technician to join a welcoming and well‑established secondary school in Farnworth, Bolton, from September 2026.

The successful candidate will join a supportive Science Department and play an important role in preparing practical lessons, maintaining equipment and ensuring laboratories are safe and well organised.

Location: Farnworth, Bolton
Role: Science Technician
Contract: Full-time, Temporary
Start Date: September 2026

The Role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing equipment and resources for practical Science lessons.
• Supporting teachers with experiments and demonstrations.
• Maintaining and organising laboratories and equipment.
• Monitoring stock levels and assisting with ordering supplies.
• Carrying out routine checks and basic equipment maintenance.
• Following all relevant health and safety procedures.

The Ideal Candidate

The school would ideally suit someone with previous experience as a Science Technician, Laboratory Technician or in a relevant scientific or technical environment. Relevant qualifications or practical experience will also be considered.

You will be organised, reliable and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Travel Information

The school is based in Farnworth, Bolton, and is easily accessible from Bolton, Kearsley, Little Lever, Walkden and Worsley. The area is well served by local transport links and is conveniently located near the M61 and A666.

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Dedicated consultant support.
• Free CPD and professional development opportunities.
• PAYE payroll.
• Access to long‑term and permanent opportunities.