Senior Science Technician

Prospero Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education support agency in Manchester is seeking an experienced Senior Science Technician to lead the Science technician team and support practical science lessons. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a secondary school and strong knowledge of health and safety requirements. This full-time role offers a collaborative work environment and CPD opportunities.

Benefits

Work in a supportive and collaborative school environment

Access to CPD opportunities to develop technical and leadership skills

Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Science Technician in a secondary school.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety requirements in school science labs.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and lead a small team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and set up experiments for practical lessons across Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, chemicals, and stock.
• Support teachers and students during practical activities.
• Ensure health & safety compliance in all science labs.
• Train and supervise junior technicians where applicable.

Skills

Proven experience as a Science Technician in a secondary school

Strong knowledge of health and safety requirements in school science labs

Excellent organisational and communication skills

Ability to work independently and lead a small team

Job description

Senior Science Technician - Manchester, 3rd November start

Location: Manchester

Start Date: 3rd November start

Contract: Full-time, Ongoing

Hours: Monday-Friday, 08:00 - 15:30

Pay: 132.09 per day

Prospero Teaching is seeking an experienced Senior Science Technician to join a thriving secondary school in Manchester. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead the Science technician team, support teaching staff, and ensure the smooth running of practical science lessons across KS3 and KS4.

About the Role:

• Prepare and set up experiments for practical lessons across Biology, Chemistry, and Physics
• Maintain laboratory equipment, chemicals, and stock
• Support teachers and students during practical activities
• Ensure health & safety compliance in all science labs
• Train and supervise junior technicians where applicable

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Proven experience as a Science Technician in a secondary school
• Strong knowledge of health and safety requirements in school science labs
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and lead a small team

Why Join Prospero Teaching?

• Work in a supportive and collaborative school environment
• Access to CPD opportunities to develop your technical and leadership skills
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement

Requirements:

• Right to work in the UK
• Up-to-date safeguarding awareness (or willingness to complete training)
• Two professional references

If you're ready to take the lead in supporting science education and make a real impact on students' learning, apply now with your CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles are subject to safeguarding checks and vetting.