Science Technician

Marple Hall School; Stockport; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Marple Hall School in Stockport, Greater Manchester, seeks a dedicated Science Technician to support the science provision across all three disciplines. The role is 37 hours per week, term-time only, in a permanent position within the Helix Academies Trust.

You will provide technical support to staff and students, and undertake additional administration duties as required. The appointment offers a NJC Scale 3 (pts 5-6) with a salary around £26,427–£26,847, paid pro-rata for term-time service.

Qualifications

• Support the science provision within our school.
• Provide technical support to staff and students.
• Willing to learn new skills and support all three science disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Support science staff and students with equipment and experiments.
• Carry out administrative tasks related to the science department.

Job description

Science Technician

Location: Stockport, Greater Manchester

Scale: NJC 3 Points 5-6

Contract Type: Permanent

Employer: Marple Hall School

Trust: Helix Academies Trust

Executive Headteacher: Mr Joe Barker

Helix Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Job Role - Science Technician

Location: Maple Hall School

Hours: 37 hours per week. Term time only

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: NCJ scale 3 pts5-6 £26,427-£26,847 (actual £22,604-£22,963)

Date Posted: 9th October 2026

Date Expires: 9am Friday 30th October

Start Date: 4th January 2027

Job Description

We require a Science Technician to support the science provision within our school. The Science Technician will work as a valued member of the Science Department to provide technical support to the staff and students. The role is equally suited to highly experienced applicants who have had a career in science and are now keen to support the science education of young people or applicants with science qualifications that are highly motivated and willing to learn new skills. This role will support all three science disciplines and will incorporate additional administration duties.

We reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date.

Additional Information

Marple Hall School is part of the Helix Academies Trust, and the successful candidate will be employed by the Helix Academies Trust.

The Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.