Senior Science Technician & Lab Operations Lead

Levenshulme High School; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPA allowance 20%

Wellbeing resources

Flexible working options

Gym Membership

Tailored CPD and coaching

Job summary

Levenshulme High School in Manchester is seeking a Senior Science Technician to lead the technical support in the Science Faculty, overseeing laboratories, preparation rooms and resources across Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

You will manage stock and budgets, supervise equipment, ensure health and safety (COSHH), support practical examinations, and help drive improvements in practical science within a warm, inclusive school culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in a science laboratory environment and strong understanding of the sciences.
• Highly organised, proactive and able to prioritise competing demands.
• Sound knowledge of health and safety procedures, including COSHH.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation of practical experiments and management of laboratories, preparation rooms and resources.
• Manage stock and budgets and support practical examinations.
• Provide guidance to other science technicians and contribute to departmental improvements.

Job description

Levenshulme High School in Manchester is seeking a Senior Science Technician to lead the technical support in the Science Faculty, overseeing laboratories, preparation rooms and resources across Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

You will manage stock and budgets, supervise equipment, ensure health and safety (COSHH), support practical examinations, and help drive improvements in practical science within a warm, inclusive school culture.