Science Technician

Star Academies; Manchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Eden Boys’ Leadership Academy, Manchester is seeking a dedicated individual to provide tailored support to pupils, helping create an outstanding learning environment. You will work closely with teachers to support and develop students' learning and contribute to a safe, engaging science curriculum.

The successful candidate will bring a background in laboratory activities, strong knowledge of safety regulations, and the ability to guide students and staff on practical aspects of the curriculum.

Qualifications

• A Levels or NVQ3 in Laboratory and Associated Technical Activities (LATA) or equivalent.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation in schools.
• Knowledge of COSHH and ESCC regulations for safe handling and storage of chemicals.
• ICT skills to research, present and communicate effectively.
• Ability to guide students and teachers on practical curriculum aspects.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to pupils to enable an outstanding learning environment.
• Support learning and teaching and develop relationships across the school and Star community.
• Offer professional guidance to students and teachers on practical aspects of the curriculum.

Skills

Health & Safety knowledge

COSHH knowledge

ICT skills

Guidance to students & teachers

Education

A Levels or NVQ3 in Laboratory and Associated Technical Activities (LATA) or NVQ3 for Laboratory Technicians in Education or Level 3 Certificate in Laboratory Technical Skills

Job description

About Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester

Eden Boys’ Leadership Academy, Manchester is a Muslim faith-based secondary school for boys, which welcomes pupils from all faiths and none. We opened in Cheetham Hill in 2017 and moved to a new state-of-the-art campus in 2019. Like all Star schools, we have a leadership specialism.

We were rated as 'Good' overall by Ofsted during our first inspection in November 2021. In January 2026, the school was inspected under Ofsted’s new framework and ‘report card’ grading system (introduced in November 2025) and we were awarded ‘Exceptional’ – the highest grade – in three areas and ‘Strong standard’ – the second highest grade – in the remaining three areas.

We have an exemplary reputation for excellence in every aspect of school life. We provide a knowledge-based academic curriculum alongside a rich and diverse leadership programme that grows character and inspires charitable and social action. Our pursuit of educational excellence is based upon our fundamental belief that every pupil has the capacity to become a successful and inspirational leader.

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for a dedicated individual to provide tailored support to our pupils. You will be committed to making a positive difference to young people’s lives and in supporting and developing their learning. Your intervention will help enable an outstanding learning environment for our young people, providing the support they need to succeed.

The successful candidate will be a committed team player with excellent organisational and technical skills. You will have the ability to effectively support learning and teaching, and to develop relationships across our school and the Star community.

You will have:

• A Levels or a NVQ3 in Laboratory and Associated Technical Activities (LATA) or NVQ3 for Laboratory Technicians in Education or Level 3 Certificate in Laboratory Technical Skills or equivalent.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation as it relates to the work of a school.
• Knowledge of COSHH and ESCC regulations in relation to the safe handling and storage of chemicals.
• ICT skills to research, present and communicate effectively.
• The ability to offer professional guidance and assistance to students and teachers on the practical aspects of the curriculum.

About Star Academies

Star Academies is a high-performing multi-academy trust that runs more than 30 primary and secondary schools. We are a values-based organisation that works to improve the life chances of young people in areas of social and economic deprivation to help them succeed at the highest levels of education, employment and the professions. Every single day you’ll be rewarded with the opportunity to shape a young person’s future - our STAR values embody what we believe is needed to succeed.

Professional development is key to our ongoing success, so we continually invest in our employees through our professional development hub, Star Talent Academy. With a wealth of training, mentoring and progression opportunities across a large, growing group of academies, joining our team of leading education experts could propel your career to the next level.

We can also offer you a range of rewards and benefits, including competitive salaries and pension schemes, generous holiday entitlements and healthcare cash plans.

Key Dates

Closing Date: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at midnight.

Interview Date: Thursday, 12 November 2026.

Proposed Start Date: Monday, 7 December 2026.

Our Commitment

Star Academies is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils. Our comprehensive recruitment and selection processes aim to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks.

We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.