Senior Science Laboratory Technician - St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academy is seeking a Senior Science Laboratory Technician to support the Science department, preparing practical resources for various key stages. The successful candidate will work closely with the Head of Department and manage the science technician, ensuring effective administrative support. This full-time position provides opportunities for professional development and is open to part-time applications.

Qualifications

• Knowledge relevant to science laboratory tasks is essential.
• Experience in supporting educational settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preparing practical resources, including equipment and chemicals across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5.
• Line managing the science technician and supporting the administrative running of the department.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Initiative

Job description

St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy

Little Chell Lane, Tunstall

Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 6LZ

Tel: [phone]

e-mail: [e-mail]

NOR: 1162 (including the Sixth Form)

Senior Science Laboratory Technician

37 hours term time only (Required for September 2025)

Level 5 point 7-12: Actual Salary £22,377 to £24,791

Inflationary rise for April 2025 yet to be agreed but expected to be in line with inflation. This will be back dated from 1st April 2025.

We wish to appoint an enthusiastic and hardworking person who has the necessary knowledge, initiative, organisational skills and attention to detail to be able to support our excellent Science department in their teaching of our young people. Working under the direction of the Head of Department, you will be responsible for preparing all practical resources, including equipment and chemicals across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5 (Biology, Chemistry and Physics) as well as line managing the science technician and playing an integral role in the administrative running of the department. This vacancy has arisen due to the previous post-holder progressing to a teaching role

The successful candidate will receive appropriate induction and professional development upon appointment. Those seeking part time/job share arrangements are welcome to apply.

The Academy are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all of its employees to share this commitment. This post is subject to the

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Amendment

Order 1986 and, as such, it will be necessary for a Submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous convictions. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online/social media check in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, September 2023.

The Newman Catholic Collegiate will be merging with The Painsley Catholic Academy (which will be called St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi Academy Trust (St Gabriel)) on 1st November 2025. This means that as of that date, all The Newman Catholic Collegiate employees will TUPE over to St Gabriel on their existing pay and conditions. This is a very routine process and is being done in full consultation with staff, HR advisors and unions. Should you have any concerns about this, please get in touch.

Potential candidates are welcome to visit the school by appointment. Application forms and further details are available

on the Academy website and also from Mrs C Hollins (Academy Manager) on 01782 883037 or [e-mail]

Closing date: Monday 7 July 2025 (noon)