Science Technician

Broadoak School, Manchester, M31 4BU

31 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  15 August 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  15 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,989 - £28,142 FTE Actual Salary: £22,353.54 -£24,205.37 pro rata per annum

Science Technician job summary

The Dean Trust is seeking to appoint a Science Technician. In this role you will provide practical and technical support across Biology, Chemistry, and Physics for students in Years 7–11. The role involves preparing and setting up equipment, materials, and resources for lessons, maintaining laboratories and equipment, and supporting teachers in the safe and effective delivery of practical work. The technician will ensure compliance with health and safety procedures, assist with demonstrations when required, and contribute to the smooth running of the Science department.

Broadoak School is a proud member of The Dean Trust and forms part of the West Trafford Learning Partnership. Our school proudly provides a broad and balanced curriculum with an impressive array of subjects at KS4. Our values and ethos centre on ‘Providing Opportunities, Improving Lives’ and have seen us gain national recognition for our academic and personal support of student groups joining us from Hong Kong and Afghanistan.

We are looking for an individual who possess:

Relevant Science qualification

Basic IT skills

Two to three years relevant work experience

Assist with ordering, procuring, storing and maintaining items

Setting up resources, equipment and materials for lessons

Experience of practical laboratory activities

Procedures for preparation, use and maintenance of materials and equipment

Awareness of health and safety issues relating to school science (an aware of CLEAPSS and/or COSHH regulations would be an advantage)

Working knowledge of secondary school science curriculum.

Able to demonstrate experiments and techniques to colleagues and students

Able to work on own initiative and to organise and prioritise tasks

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work flexibly as part of a team and be available for occasional out of hours work

Willingness to undertake training and keep abreast of current issues relevant to own area of work through networks, conferences and other meetings

Good health, attendance and punctuality record

To apply for this vacancy please visit our recruitment page careers.thedeantrust.co.uk.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to book a place on a school tour as scheduled below, please contact Maxine Mills HR Assistant on 0161 973 1179 Option 6 or email maxinemills@aom.trafford.sch.uk

Application closing date:          8:00am Friday 14th August 2026

Interview date:                              To be confirmed

We are an Equal Opportunities employer committed to ensuring inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates including those from underrepresented groups, and/or with protected characteristics.

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.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

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 Broadoak School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 507 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Broadoak School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/broadoak-school-manchester

Broadoak School is at the heart of our community. It is a school which offers a wealth of exciting opportunities and experiences for our young people. At Broadoak, we offer a broad, balanced and aspiring curriculum. Our curriculum ensures that our young people are challenged as well as providing them with the springboard to follow a wide range of pathways and opportunities when they leave us at 16. We have consistently high standards which are understood and appreciated by all members of our school community. These high standards are evident from the moment you enter our school and are a major factor in driving the school forward to continued success. Broadoak has a team of staff who are professional, passionate and committed to providing an excellent education for all of our young people. Teaching and Learning and pastoral care are a considerable strength of the school and ensure that our young people are prepared for life beyond Broadoak. Our record of improvement and strong examination results bear testament to our everyday practice. We would welcome the opportunity to allow you to experience our great school for yourselves.

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