Senior Science Technician
Alder Community High School, Hyde, Cheshire, SK14 5NJThis job expired on 24 March 2026 – see similar jobs
Earliest start date
1 June 2026
Latest start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
24 March 2026 at 10:42am
Date listed
24 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Full time: 36 hours per week, term time only plus INSET days Monday - Thursday 8am - 4pm Friday 8am - 3.45pm
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- £24,081 - £26,114 (actual)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you an organised and friendly professional with a passion for supporting young people? Alder Community High School is looking for a Senior Science Technician to join our thriving Science department.
We are looking for a Senior Science Technician to:
Lead and support the Science Technician team
Ensure the effective operation and maintenance of science equipment and resources
Provide technical support for lessons, practical experiments, and after-school clubs
Uphold the highest standards in health & safety and safeguarding
Play an active role in supporting the learning experience for all students
Alder is a rewarding place to be. We have built a culture where staff feel valued and supported. We recognise the benefits of staff working in a productive, healthy and flourishing workplace, and we work hard to ensure the wellbeing of everyone. Our core values of Altruism, Leadership, Excellence, Diversity and Resilience are at the heart of everything we do - We Are ALDER!
We are a community, and we want all students to thrive in a happy, safe, supportive, yet challenging learning environment. Our vision is to be outstanding in all we do. This includes students pursuing academic success and developing a set of skills which will prepare them for life beyond school. We have an ambitious academic curriculum for all students with hard work expected as standard.
If you share our values, have the vision and drive for excellence and want to be part of an enthusiastic and dedicated team, committed to ensuring that students fulfil their potential, then we look forward to hearing from you.
The successful candidate will need to have excellent communication skills, along with the ability to build positive relationships with colleagues and young people. Your enthusiasm and proactive, ‘can do’ attitude will be amongst your strengths. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.
What the school offers its staff
Being part of the Alder team, you will receive:
✅ The opportunity to work with honest, aspirational students brimming with potential.
✅ High levels of support and challenge to maximise performance.
✅ An extensive package of CPD.
✅ A stimulating and friendly working environment.
✅ Access to a wide range of wellbeing services through the School Wellbeing Service app.
✅ Staff access to fitness suite before and after school.
✅ Streamlined communications to reduce the use of email.
✅ Breakfast and lunch provided on INSET days.
✅Supportive Managing Attendance policy and approach to planned absences.
✅ The use of Class Charts and Provision Map to support and reduce workload.
✅ Local government pension scheme.
Further information about the job
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Alder Community High School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 924 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Alder Community High School website
- Email address
- c.hood@alderchs.uk
- Phone number
- 0161 368 5132
Alder Community High School is a popular oversubscribed, 11-16, mixed comprehensive school and is situated in Gee Cross, Hyde within Tameside to the east of Manchester, close to the borders with Stockport and the Peak District. We can offer excellent facilities, a friendly and supportive environment and opportunities for professional development.
Alder is a rewarding place to be. We have built a culture where staff feel valued and supported. We recognise the benefits of staff working in a productive, healthy and flourishing workplace, and we work hard to ensure the wellbeing of everyone.
Arranging a visit to Alder Community High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email c.hood@alderchs.uk.
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