Senior Science Technician

Laurus Trust; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 16,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Cheadle Hulme High School in Greater Manchester is seeking a Senior Science Technician to support the Science department across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5. You will help ensure practical lessons are prepared to a high standard, equipment and resources are maintained safely and efficiently, and students benefit from high-quality practical learning experiences.

This 25-hour-per-week, term-time-only role offers opportunities to develop other technicians within the department and to contribute to a

Qualifications

• Sound educational background including GCSEs in Maths and English (A*-C) or equivalent and a minimum of 1 A-Level (A*-C) in science.
• Knowledge of Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
• Prior experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient technician support to the science department.
• Prepare practical lessons to a high standard and maintain equipment safely.
• Support leadership and development of other technicians within the department.

Skills

Organised

Proactive

Teamwork

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English (A*-C)

A-Level in science (A*-C)

Job description

# Senior Science TechnicianEmployer: Cheadle Hulme High SchoolLocation: Cheadle, Greater ManchesterContract Type: PermanentHours: Part Time, Term TimeSalary: £16,424 - £17,240 (Actual salary)Posted: 18th September 2026Expires: 28th September 2026 09:00 AMStart Date: 2nd November 2026Job ID: 1574970Job Reference: LT002120* Share :* PrintWe are seeking an enthusiastic, organised and proactive Senior Science Technician to join our successful Science department. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced technician to play a key role in supporting the delivery of outstanding science education across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5.Working closely with teaching staff and the wider technician team, you will help ensure that practical lessons are prepared to the highest standard, equipment and resources are maintained safely and efficiently, and students benefit from high-quality practical learning experiences. You will also support the leadership and development of other technicians within the department.If you would like to join our Laurus family in a rewarding role that changes the lives of our pupils by empowering them to become the best that they can be then we would love to hear from you.This position is contracted on a **25 hours per week Term Time Only basis**. This means you will mainly work when the school is open to pupils and will not need to work during the school holidays unless the contract requires you to do so.**Job Purpose*** To provide an efficient and effective technician support service to the school’s science department.**Key Skills & Experience*** Sound educational background including GCSE’s in Maths and English (A\\*-C) or equivalent and a minimum of 1 A-Level (A\\*-C) in science.* Knowledge of Biology, Chemistry and Physics.* Prior experience in a similar role.To learn more about what the Trust offer, including our wide range of employee benefits and access to further professional learning, visit our Careers page. At the Laurus Trust, we value the significance of a healthy work/life balance for our employees. Achieving a better balance can boost motivation and morale, lower stress levels, enhance performance and productivity, and make job opportunities more inclusive. Whenever feasible, we are committed to offering flexible arrangements from the very start, which could include options like part-time roles, term-time working, Job-sharing and compressed hours.Please note a full application must be submitted as CV’s will unfortunately not be accepted in line with our safer recruitment process.*We reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date.**Disability Confident Employer**We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunities. We are an inclusive employer and welcome all applications. Disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria on the person specification will be guaranteed an interview. If you require any reasonable adjustments for an interview, please highlight this to our Recruitment Team in advance.*### AttachmentsEquality, Diversity and Inclusion PolicyOfsted Report 2025Privacy Notice - Trust WorkforceSafeguarding PolicyTrust Data Protection PolicySenior Science Technician Job Description & Person Specification v 1.0 JD0050### Safeguarding Statement:Cheadle Hulme High School 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 under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.