Science Technician

Stockport Council; Stockport; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

St James’ Catholic High School invites applications for an outstanding Science Technician to join our science department. The post is on a full-time contract, but salary is paid on a pro rata basis for term-time working, with start date as soon as possible.

You will support practical work, maintain equipment and ensure safe, effective laboratory practice alongside teaching staff. The school is an established 11-16 mixed Catholic comprehensive, known for high standards of learning and

Job description

St James’ Catholic High School
St James’ Way
Cheadle Hulme
Cheadle, Cheshire
SK8 6PZ
Tel: [phone]

Science Technician
Scale 4 (£27,274 - £29,071 pro rata) (actual salary £23,328 - £24,865)
37 Hours, Full Time
Term Time Only
Permanent
Start Date: ASAP

The governors of the school wish to appoint an outstanding, dynamic and highly motivated Science Technician.

The St James’ Catholic High School Mission:

To ensure everyone within our school family achieves their full potential, to encourage learning and development through faith, and to strive for excellence

Applications are welcome regardless of the personal faith of the applicant, providing they are supportive of the school’s Catholic ethos.

St James’ Catholic High School is a popular and oversubscribed 11-16 mixed comprehensive Catholic High School where all aspects were judged to be either of an expected or strong standard by OFSTED in April 2026.

The Diocese of Shrewsbury judged our school to be an “Good” Catholic school with “Outstanding” areas (CSI 2024).

Equal Opportunity

St James’ Catholic High School is an equal opportunity employer which is “Positive about Disabled People”. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently under-represented in the workforce, who meet the person specification for the post

Safeguarding

St James’ Catholic High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service

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