Science Technician

Old Moat; Manchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Manchester seeks a Technician to support the Science department. Responsibilities include providing technical assistance to staff and students, preparing and maintaining resources, and working collaboratively with all staff. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and benefits, including a commitment to professional development and employee health plans.

Benefits

Entry into the Local Government Pension Scheme

Access to continuing professional development

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Be able to work well with students.
• Have strong moral and ethical principles.
• Be flexible, motivated, and able to follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to staff and students in the Science department.
• Prepare and maintain resources and equipment.

Skills

Ability to work well with students

Understanding of Science department equipment

Strong moral and ethical principles

Flexibility and motivation

Ability to remain calm in difficult situations

Teamwork skills

Job description

About The Role

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week

Number of Positions: 1

Start Date: 1st December 2025

Salary: £31,180 - £22,270 per annum

Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust wishes to appoint a Technician to provide support to staff and students in the Science department at Saint Paul's Catholic High School.

The role will be for 35 hours week over 38 weeks a year.

Responsibilities

• To work collaboratively with all staff and parents in order to support student well-being.
• Under the direction of senior staff, to be responsible for providing technical support to staff and students in the Science department, including preparation and routine maintenance of resources and equipment.

About the Candidate

• Be able to work well with students
• Have an understanding of the equipment used in a Science department
• Have strong moral and ethical principles
• Be flexible, motivated and able to follow instructions and remain calm in difficult circumstances
• Be able to adapt and respond appropriately to challenging situations.
• Be flexible, open to new ideas, committed to working as part of a team and of course have a good sense of humour.
• Act with the utmost integrity at all times.

About Us

• We can offer the successful candidate: An opportunity to work within a welcoming and enthusiastic environment with wonderful children, supportive staff, governors and parents
• Close links and group support from three other schools in this forward thinking Catholic multi-academy trust in this exciting time in our development
• An opportunity to be part of a team of dedicated, talented and hardworking individuals
• Entry into the Local Government Pension Scheme which is one of the most competitive on the market, with employer contributions of 18.5%
• A true commitment to Continuing Professional Development with access to a library of on-line training courses and fully accredited qualifications and opportunities to access other relevant paid training.

Employee Benefits

• A confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is extended to members of your family
• A Health Cash Plan which is paid for by the Trust and gives access to a range of benefits which include covering the costs towards optical, dental, alternative therapy treatments, health screening and discounted gym memberships and a large range of retail discounts. Some benefits are also available to family members
• Flu vaccination clinics
• Eyecare Vouchers

Other Information

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here.

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.