Secondary Science Technician

CER Education Recruitment; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An education recruitment agency is seeking a Science Technician to support teaching staff at a secondary school in Wirral, starting in September 2025. The successful candidate will assist with lesson preparation, maintain laboratories, and ensure health and safety compliance. Previous experience and subject knowledge are essential. The position offers competitive pay and development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Weekly pay via PAYE

CPD opportunities

Recommend a Friend Referral Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a school environment assisting with lesson preparation.
• Ability to work safely, methodically, and accurately.
• Support teaching staff in delivering practical aspects of the Science curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials for practical experiments.
• Maintain laboratories and monitor stock.
• Assist pupils in lessons.
• Conduct health and safety checks.
• Dispose of waste materials correctly.

Skills

Good subject knowledge

Previous experience

Methodical work

Health and safety awareness

Job description

Overview

CER are currently recruiting for a Science Technician, for a role starting in Sept 2025, in a secondary school in Wirral. The successful applicant will work in a school environment assisting with lesson preparation for the Science department. You will need to have good subject knowledge and previous experience is necessary. Working as part of a team the role is to support teaching staff in delivering the practical aspect of the Science curriculum, through preparation of equipment for practical sessions. You will need to be able to plan ahead, work safely, methodically and accurately.

Responsibilities

Science Technician duties will include:

• Preparing materials for practical experiments;
• Maintaining laboratories and monitoring stock;
• Assisting pupils in lessons;
• Health and safety checks and providing advice;
• Disposing of waste materials in the appropriate manner.

About the School

The school is a forward-thinking school with supporting staff and senior leadership team. It is also easily accessible via car or public transport. Suitable for Liverpool or North Wales drivers.

Free on Site Car Park is available for all staff.

What CER offers

As part of the CER supply team in Liverpool you will benefit from:

• A dedicated experienced Secondary Education Consultant who will support you in finding the right roles, and listen to your needs
• Working for a reputable well established education agency in the heart of Liverpool city centre
• Plenty of variety and choice of work at every school level
• Competitive rates of pay, paid weekly via PAYE and a Guaranteed Pay Scheme
• Fully Compliant with AWR to make sure you receive the correct pay and working conditions
• Excellent opportunities for CPD including interactive workshops and webinars and SEND support
• Generous Recommend a Friend Referral Scheme - 250 for referring another teacher to CER Education!