Physics Technician

Altrincham Grammar School for Girls, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2NL

20 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  1 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  12 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
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• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,205.00 - £27,576.00 Annually (Actual) Bright Futures Grade 5 Point 12-19. Yearly progression is linked to performance.

Physics Technician job summary

This position involves setting up and operating equipment for physics practical lessons. This will include the trial of new practicals in conjunction with the teaching staff, liaising with the other science technicians to ensure equipment is available and ordering of materials and equipment at key times of the year. The Physics Lab Technician will work as part of a team of four science technicians in school and will be available to support colleagues in science technician duties. The successful candidate must be prepared to train as a first aider.

The science department has thirteen laboratories, with the physics laboratories situated on the second floor. There is a science staffroom and each member of teaching staff has an allocated work area. Each laboratory in the school is equipped with a data projector and visualiser. IT is widely used to enhance effective teaching and learning.

We are open, supportive and flexible with high-quality CPD opportunities through our Teaching School Hubs and Professional Development Institute.

Flexible working will be considered please discuss your preferences at interview.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for a full list of responsibilities and accountabilities.

Keeping Children Safe in Education

Bright Futures Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out and references will be sought for shortlisted candidates and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Bright Futures Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out and references will be sought for shortlisted candidates and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Altrincham Grammar School for Girls

• School type: Academies, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1384 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Altrincham Grammar School for Girls website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/altrincham-grammar-school-for-girls

The Bright Futures Educational Trust (BFET) is a partnership of schools based in the North West. The Trust’s vision is the best for everyone, the best from everyone. Our values of community, passion and integrity are at the heart of everything we do.

There are currently twelve schools within the Trust. BFET is committed to providing all staff with the training and support they need to be the best in their profession. Benefits include: working cross-phase, knowledge exchange between our schools and the opportunity to work with some of the most inspiring colleagues in their profession.

Altrincham Grammar School for Girls (AGGS) was in the first cohort of schools to be designated a National Teaching School in 2011. AGGS is the lead school in the “Alliance for Learning”. Our teaching school alliance comprises schools of every type and phase, plus universities, throughout a wide geographical area. The impact of teaching school activities is felt within the Trust and far beyond. We have a reputation for excellence regionally and nationally, of which we are very proud. The successful candidates must be willing to engage in the school’s commitment to developing AGGS as a centre of excellence for teaching and learning.

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