Science Technician

Crewe Engineering and Design UTC, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 2PZ

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  5 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  9 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £12,314.00 - £13,125.00 Annually (Actual) Pay award pending

Science Technician job summary

We are looking to appoint a Science Technician to assist with the smooth running of the department.

This a fixed term permanent role, starting as soon as possible. 20hrs per week, between 8:00am and 3:00pm.

The salary is Grade 5 - actual salary £12,314 - £13,125

Closing date: Monday 5th October 2026

Start date: ASAP

Crewe UTC is a specialist Engineering and Design college with approx. 300 students from year 10 to year 13. We offer a specialised curriculum within a unique environment in the centre of Crewe. We are a great team who are dedicated to ensuring all of our students leave the UTC "Industry Ready".

Every student in our college has chosen to study with us specifically because of our specialisms and this makes teaching here a uniquely rewarding experience. The right candidate will be an excellent mentor, passionate about the transformative impact we can have on young people.

We would encourage any interested applicants to arrange a tour and/or meeting (telephone or in person) with Mr Chitty, Principal on 01270 218150 or via email on enquiries@creweutc.org.uk to better understand this exciting opportunity.

The Learning Partnership is a disability committed employer: if applicants require adjustments to the application or interview process please do not hesitate to get in touch.

In return we will offer the successful candidate:

• A welcoming school, with friendly, enthusiastic and supportive staff
• Pension scheme
• Free parking
• Wellness scheme
• Staff benefits - employee discounts, discounted gym membership, Cycle2work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

The Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced checks with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).

In line with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 The Learning Partnership does not request attendance or medical information on candidates for posts prior to appointment. We will, however, seek a post-appointment reference for successful candidates, which will include questions relating to attendance records. Appointments will be made subject to this reference and the Trust may, in some circumstances, withdraw the offer of appointment on the basis of information received, again having full regard to the requirements of the Equality Act.

The Learning Partnership is committed to the promotion of equality of opportunity and the elimination of discrimination; all applicants should note that they will be considered on the basis of suitability regardless of disability, gender, race, religion, age, sexual orientation and marital status or any other discrimination which is unfair or unreasonable. We are proud to be an employer that holds Disability Committed and Menopause Friendly status. The Trust supports CIPD’s #FlexFrom1st campaign and is ‘happy to talk flexible working’.

As part of our commitment to employee development, all internal applicants will be offered a priority interview.

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

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 Crewe Engineering and Design UTC

• Organisation type: Free School, ages 14 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 299 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 14 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Crewe Engineering and Design UTC website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/crewe-engineering-and-design-utc

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