Senior Science Technician
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 28 Tachwedd 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Competitive |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 28 Rhagfyr 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Wigan, WN6 8AB |
| Cwmni: | inploi |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 75770653 |
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Shevington High School
Shevington Lane, Shevington, Wigan
WN6 8AB
Salary: G5 (Scale point 9-14) - with potential career progression to Grade 6
Grade 5 = £26,824 - £29,540 (Grade 6 £29,54 - £32,597)
Grade 5 = £21,171 - £23,365 (Grade 6 (£23,314 - £25,727) per annum pro-rata
35 hours per week, term time, working 38 weeks per year
Permanent
Required ASAP
At Shevington High School, we are deeply committed to fostering a supportive learning environment where all students can succeed academically.
We are seeking a skilled and well-organised Senior Science Technician to join our team. Working closely with the Head of Faculty, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of our Science curriculum, ensuring that practical lessons run smoothly and that our laboratories remain safe, clean, and fully operational. You will also provide guidance and support to our other Science Technician(s).
In this role, you will be responsible for preparing equipment, materials, and chemicals for practical lessons, maintaining laboratory and prep spaces, and upholding all health and safety requirements. You will work directly to support teaching staff and help create high-quality practical learning experiences for students.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive individual with a strong understanding of laboratory procedures and a commitment to supporting scientific education. The ideal candidate will be able to work effectively with both staff and students to ensure successful practical lessons.
This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students’ learning, contributing to their scientific development and helping them thrive throughout their school journey.
If you are passionate about Science and have the skills we would love to hear from you.
Key responsibilities include:
- Provide technical advice and support to teachers, other school staff, other technicians and students in meeting the practical needs of the curriculum.
- Prepare for all practical Science lessons this may include practical examinations and assessments as stipulated by various syllabi.
- Responsible for the servicing and maintenance of the school laboratories and the upkeep of the stock/prep room.
- Support other Technician(s) within the team.
The school reserves the right to interview and appoint this position ahead of any advised application closing date should an appropriate candidate be found. Therefore, it is advisable to submit applications as early as possible.
Applications to be returned to Lisa Thompson on email at lthomspon@shevingtonhigh.org.uk or returned to the school addressed for the attention of Lisa Thompson
Applications forms are returnable to the school
If you require any further information, please contact the school on:
Tel: 01257 400990
E-mail: enquiries@shevingtonhigh.org.uk
Interview date: 5th January 2026
This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check
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↗ Shevington High School Ofsted 2022
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