Science Technician

Altrincham College; Urmston; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Altrincham College is seeking a Science Technician to support the Science department across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5, delivering practical activities and maintaining labs.

The role includes equipment management, preparing materials for lessons, health and safety checks and basic admin tasks. It is a full‑time post (36.25 hours) term‑time plus one week, with DBS checks required.

Previous school experience is not essential, but reliability and attention to detail are important.

Qualifications

• Previous detailed science knowledge is not a prerequisite, but a general interest would be an advantage.
• Able to work in a busy secondary school environment and undergo DBS checks and safeguarding training.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail, and honest, conscientious and determined.

Responsibilities

• Delivering and collecting equipment from classrooms/labs.
• Checking and restocking glassware and equipment.
• Assembling practical equipment and materials for lessons.
• Cleaning equipment and glassware.
• Maintaining a tidy and organised workspace.
• Supporting health and safety within the Department.
• Assisting and advising teaching staff.
• Performing computer-based admin tasks (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Repairs and maintenance of equipment.
• Safely handling chemicals (training provided).

Skills

Organised

Attention to detail

Honest

Conscientious

Determined

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

ACHIEVE AND LEARN TRUST
ALTRINCHAM COLLEGE
Green Lane
Timperley
Altrincham
WA15 8QW
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Website: www.altrinchamcollege.com
Email: [e-mail]

SCIENCE TECHNICIAN
NJC Band 3 Points 6 - 11
36.25 hours per week. Full Time / Term Time plus 1 week
Permanent

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our great team at Altrincham College as a Science Technician.

We seek to appoint an enthusiastic candidate to work as a Technician supporting the Science department in delivering the practical aspects of Science courses across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Delivering and collecting equipment from classrooms/labs.
• Checking and restocking classroom/lab glassware and equipment.
• Assembling practical equipment and materials for specific lessons as requested.
• Cleaning equipment and glassware where necessary.
• Maintaining a tidy and organised workspace.
• Supporting health and safety within the Department.
• Assisting and advising teaching staff.
• Performing computer-based admin tasks as directed (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Repairs and maintenance of equipment.
• Safely handling chemicals (training provided).

The successful candidate will be supported by the Senior Science Technician and the Head of Department and will work as part of a two-technician team.

Previous detailed Science knowledge is not a pre-requisite, but a general interest would be an advantage. The successful candidate must have the ability to work in an organised and efficient manner, have excellent attention to detail, and above all be honest, conscientious and determined.

Previous school experience is not necessary, but you should be comfortable in a busy secondary school environment and be willing to undergo enhanced DBS checks and Safeguarding training.

Working as part of this important team, you will be required to carry out the duties detailed in the attached job description to the highest possible standard.

In return, we provide a happy place to work and learn. Our staff pride themselves on respectful relationships with students and each other and are committed to the best welfare and interests of all. We have a strong supportive ethos, working hard so that every student can become the best version of themselves.

Closing Date Friday 18 September 2026 at 12 Noon@
Interview Date Week commencing Monday 21 September 2026

Supporting Documents

Science Technician - September 2026.pdf