Science Technician

Watergrove Trust; Wardle; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization in England is seeking a Science Technician to join their team. Candidates should be passionate advocates for education, able to solve problems creatively, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. The organization values dedication to student welfare and offers excellent professional development opportunities within a supportive community.

Benefits

Cycle scheme

Excellent facilities

Supportive community

Qualifications

• Thriving in a fast-paced environment is essential.
• Candidates must be committed to our ethos and excited about the role.
• Willingness to go the 'extra mile' for young people is required.

Skills

Passionate advocate for children

Ability to solve problems creatively

Detail-oriented

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Curious about science

Able to work independently

Job description

Science Technician

CAPTION: Job details

• Posting date: 16 September 2025
• Hours: Full time
• Closing date: 26 September 2025
• Location: Rochdale, Greater Manchester, OL12 9RD
• Company: Teaching Vacancies
• Job type: Permanent
• Job reference: 481bde47-afea-4bf7-bf46-df678ba17ebf

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone who is:

• A passionate advocate and role model of the Wardle Way
• Somebody who thrives on responsibility and hard work, and wants to develop themselves in the role
• Able to use your own initiative
• Willing to go the 'extra mile' for our young people
• Is detail-oriented
• Remains calm under time pressures and deadlines
• Can work to weekly, termly and school-year timelines
• Solves problems creatively
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Is curious about science and the experimental method

What the school offers its staff

Why work for the Watergrove Trust and Wardle Academy? We can offer:

• The chance to contribute towards our transformational ethos
• Excellent CPD focused on an outstanding curriculum experience
• Wonderful students who enjoy learning
• A friendly and welcoming community
• The opportunity to work with highly committed and enthusiastic staff & a very supportive Senior Leadership Team
• Excellent facilities
• Cycle scheme

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical, online and social media prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.