Senior Science Technician
| Posting date: | 01 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 May 2026 |
| Location: | Liverpool, Merseyside, L12 1LF |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | cb554e0c-f107-4051-8e72-d284c79c7b8a |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Proven success as a Laboratory technician.
Ability to manage and motivate a team of laboratory technicians.
Highly self-motivated.
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to work under pressure and use initiative.
Good team player Good ICT skills.
What the school offers its staff
Remuneration & Benefits: Catholic staff wishing to have their children educated at the College (subject to places being available and the child/ren satisfying the normal entry criteria) enjoy a measure of precedence in the College admissions code. The professional development of staff is a high priority. The College is a challenging but happy place to work.
Further details about the role
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Leads preparation of complex practicals across all sciences; supports staff with technical queries and ensure practical’s are trialled, CLEAPPS is consulted and if needed discussions with staff to ensure successful delivery.
Assists with or leads teacher demonstrations when needed.
Oversees adherence to CLEAPSS guidance and COSHH regulations; conducts risk assessments for staff.
Manages chemical storage and disposal; maintains COSHH records.
Manages stock inventory and ordering.
Liaise with site manager to ensure equipment is maintained.
Maintains prep rooms and resource storage; leads layout planning and equipment rotation.
Maintains safety records, risk assessments, and documentation.
Coordinates technical support for open evenings, science weeks, and practical assessments.
Supports training of new staff or assistant technicians Liaises directly with teaching staff to plan and anticipate curriculum needs.
May supervise and manage assistant technicians.
Oversees science classroom displays and ensures sufficient furniture.
Manages collection, storage, and distribution of pupil materials; monitors stock levels and organises photocopying or reordering when needed.
OTHER POTENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Prepare adapted equipment or resources for SEND pupils (e.g. enlarged worksheets, simplified instructions); provide materials for pupils with exam access arrangements.
Occasionally support in lessons to model safe handling of equipment or lead small group demonstrations under teacher supervision. Including supervision of resits of KS5 required practicals.
Provide technical support for science clubs, competitions (e.g. STEM Olympiads), or STEM careers events. Supervise after school assessments and resits.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Proven success as a Laboratory technician.
Ability to manage and motivate a team of laboratory technicians.
Highly self-motivated.
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to work under pressure and use initiative.
Good team player Good ICT skills.
What the school offers its staff
Remuneration & Benefits: Catholic staff wishing to have their children educated at the College (subject to places being available and the child/ren satisfying the normal entry criteria) enjoy a measure of precedence in the College admissions code. The professional development of staff is a high priority. The College is a challenging but happy place to work.
Further details about the role
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Leads preparation of complex practicals across all sciences; supports staff with technical queries and ensure practical’s are trialled, CLEAPPS is consulted and if needed discussions with staff to ensure successful delivery.
Assists with or leads teacher demonstrations when needed.
Oversees adherence to CLEAPSS guidance and COSHH regulations; conducts risk assessments for staff.
Manages chemical storage and disposal; maintains COSHH records.
Manages stock inventory and ordering.
Liaise with site manager to ensure equipment is maintained.
Maintains prep rooms and resource storage; leads layout planning and equipment rotation.
Maintains safety records, risk assessments, and documentation.
Coordinates technical support for open evenings, science weeks, and practical assessments.
Supports training of new staff or assistant technicians Liaises directly with teaching staff to plan and anticipate curriculum needs.
May supervise and manage assistant technicians.
Oversees science classroom displays and ensures sufficient furniture.
Manages collection, storage, and distribution of pupil materials; monitors stock levels and organises photocopying or reordering when needed.
OTHER POTENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Prepare adapted equipment or resources for SEND pupils (e.g. enlarged worksheets, simplified instructions); provide materials for pupils with exam access arrangements.
Occasionally support in lessons to model safe handling of equipment or lead small group demonstrations under teacher supervision. Including supervision of resits of KS5 required practicals.
Provide technical support for science clubs, competitions (e.g. STEM Olympiads), or STEM careers events. Supervise after school assessments and resits.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.