Science Technician

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Northwich; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Medicash Proactive Health Plan

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Counselling support

Positive recognition culture

Professional development opportunities

Open door policy

Growth opportunities

Safeguarding commitment

Job summary

North West Academies Trust is seeking a dedicated Science Technician to join Rudheath Senior Academy. You will support science teaching with practical experiments, help manage resources, and enable engaging learning experiences for pupils.

This role offers a rewarding daytime schedule within a supportive school community and contributes to outstanding outcomes for students. You'll work alongside talented teachers and enthusiastic students, helping to bring science to life through hands-on

Qualifications

• What skills and experience we're looking for: Are you passionate about science and eager to make a real difference in young people's education?
• We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Science Technician to become an integral part of our successful Science Department.
• This is a rewarding role at the heart of the school, where no two days are the same.
• You will work alongside talented teachers and inquisitive students, helping to bring science to life through engaging practical experiments and hands‑on learning experiences.

Responsibilities

• From preparing exciting chemistry investigations to supporting biology fieldwork and physics demonstrations, your contribution will help students develop their curiosity, confidence, and understanding of the world around them.
• If you enjoy practical science, thrive in a busy environment, and take pride in providing excellent support to others, we would love to hear from you.
• Join us and play a vital role in creating outstanding learning experiences for our students every day.

Job description

Pay:

Meets national minimum wage

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

19/08/2026

About this job

What skills and experience we're looking for Are you passionate about science and eager to make a real difference in young people's education?

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Science Technician to become an integral part of our successful Science Department.

This is a rewarding role at the heart of the school, where no two days are the same.

You will work alongside talented teachers and inquisitive students, helping to bring science to life through engaging practical experiments and hands‑on learning experiences.

From preparing exciting chemistry investigations to supporting biology fieldwork and physics demonstrations, your contribution will help students develop their curiosity, confidence, and understanding of the world around them.

If you enjoy practical science, thrive in a busy environment, and take pride in providing excellent support to others, we would love to hear from you.

Join us and play a vital role in creating outstanding learning experiences for our students every day.

What the school offers its staff NWAT believes that an aspirational and inspirational education is the right of every child.

Our success is driven by a commitment to relentlessly work to improve standards and outcomes for our pupils.

As specialists in providing high-quality education, we are passionate about supporting schools within their communities and helping to ensure outstanding learning opportunities for every child.

As part of NWAT we believe that the best possible education can only be provided if children are happy, well‑fed and well‑cared for.

We understand that children learn best through experiences and that skills should be learned through fun, excitement and challenges.

Residentials, swimming, inter‑school sports and special days out take pride of place on all of the Trust school calendars.

For our staff, we offer:

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Enrolment to the Medicash Proactive Health Plan to help with costs of everyday healthcare.
• Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Accredited counsellor to offer wellbeing support for all staff.
• Positive recognition culture.
• Bespoke professional development opportunities.
• Open door policy for communication across the Trust.
• Opportunity to contribute to the growth and development of NWAT.
• Commitment to safeguarding Rudheath Senior Academy is committed to providing a secure environment for pupils where children feel safe and are kept safe.
• As a school we recognise that safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people is everyone’s responsibility, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
• North West Academies Trust is committed to the safeguarding of children and young people.
• An enhanced disclosure from the DBS is required.

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