Science Technician

Maghull High School; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Maghull High School is seeking a proactive Science Technician to support practical science across KS3, GCSE, A Levels and BTEC. The post holder will assist staff in preparing resources, maintaining equipment and ensuring safe science facilities.

The role may include in-class support when specialist equipment is used and to provide supervision where needed. The ideal candidate will stay updated on safety regulations and COSHH requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with the preparation and maintenance of teaching resources, equipment and science facilities.
• Provide support in lessons when specialist equipment is used or supervision is required.

Job description

The governors are seeking to appoint a Science Technician. The successfulcandidate will be an energetic and conscientious individual with a good degreeof flexibility to support the delivery of practical science across all sciencespecialisms. With limited instruction or guidance, the post holder will assistteachers in the preparation and maintenance of teaching resources,equipment and science facilities.

The technician may also be required to support within lessons where specialistequipment is being used, or additional supervision/instruction is required.

The ideal candidate will have the highest of expectations and aspirations forthemselves and others. They will be innovative, creative and ideally will haveup-to-date knowledge of scientific equipment and materials, including the safestorage and disposal of used chemicals, Health and Safety, COSHH, CLEAPSSand other relevant legislation.

The Maghull High Science Department currently consists of 10 teaching staff,10 dedicated labs including 2 new labs, 2 preparation rooms and 1 chemicalstore with equipment and resources for the teaching of KS3, GCSE, A Levelsand BTEC qualifications.

For any enquiries about the post, please contact Miss N [e-mail] or telephone: [phone].

CLOSING DATE: Friday 4 December 2026 09:00am