Science Technician

Priestley College, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 6RD

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  7 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  26 August 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: £25,558.00 - £26,343.00 Annually (FTE)

Science Technician job summary

About this Role

Priestley College

Science Technician

As a proud member of The Challenge Academy Trust (TCAT), Priestley College is a thriving and well-established 16-19 academy located in the heart of Warrington. The College works collaboratively with local schools to drive educational excellence and improve outcomes for all young people in Warrington. Priestley is recognised for its inclusive culture, high-quality teaching, strong student motivation, and ambitious, well-planned curriculum.

Key Responsibilities

• To prepare and set out materials and equipment needed for practical work and examinations
• To ensure adequate stocks are available of all components that may be required by teachers, ordering where authorised within the faculty budget
• To ensure Health and Safety regulations are adhered to, including COSHH
• To ensure that laboratories and other related areas are kept tidy with materials and equipment stored safely

Qualifications, Experience & Skills:

• A good standard of education (including GCSE Maths and English, minimum Grade C or equivalent)
• A good knowledge of practical's and equipment relevant to a Level 3 Science course (AS/A2 or BTEC Applied Science)

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a forward-thinking and ambitious College with a strong commitment to educational and operational excellence.
• Opportunity to shape the financial future of a growing organisation.
• Collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

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

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment. Our Safeguarding Policy and our DBS and Ex-Offenders Policy (incorporating our Policy Statement on the Secure Storage, Handling, Use, Retention and Disposal of Disclosures and Disclosure Information) can be accessed on the link to our website, as given above.

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 Priestley College

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 16 to 19
• Education phase: Sixth form or FE college
• Size: 0 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 16 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Priestley College website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/priestley-college

Priestley College is a founder member of The Challenge Academy Trust (TCAT) which currently consists of 9 schools and the College, working together to deliver a cohesive education pathway from primary through to
sixth form.
We are an inclusive college with a consistent record of high achievement. We offer around 70 A-Level and Vocational courses and we are a college of several firsts.
The quality of education we provide in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths was recognised when we became the first dedicated sixth form in the country to receive STEM-assured status.
In September 2020, Priestley was chosen to be among the first tranche of colleges to provide T-Levels. In the same year our rugby academy became the first in the UK to receive ‘dual status’ as both boys and girls were
excelling.
In its most recent OFSTED report the College was praised by inspectors who said ‘teachers ensure students develop the skills and knowledge they need to be successful in their qualifications and in their working life’.
In 2021 Priestley retained its matrix accreditation after an inspection found the quality of advice and guidance it provided met the internationally-recognised standard.
There are now over 2000 students at Priestley with the latest investment a £1.5M technology centre that boasts more than 200 computers. The Crescent Building has also been extended to provide extra café and
study space whilst the Performing Arts facilities have been modernised. More than £15M has been invested in the campus since 1999 on projects including the Learning Resource Centre and an all-weather sports pitch.
Priestley’s growth in numbers has also gone hand in hand with increasing the range and scope of provision as well as significant improvements in quality.
By responding to student demand and national curriculum development, we have been able to broaden the choice by offering new curriculum lines.
Priestley is not a college that stands still. All tutors and staff constantly look for ways to improve in order to make the biggest difference to the highest number of young people.
The College’s goal will always be to inspire, challenge and support its students to ensure they reach their full potential.

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