Senior Science Technician
St Edward's College, Liverpool, Merseyside, L12 1LF8 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
8 May 2026 at 3pm
Date listed
30 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Full time (Can be done as a job share): 08:15-16.15 during Term Time 08:30-15.30 during College Holidays and INSET days (5 INSET days)
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £28598 (Term Time Only) 0.91% Actual salary £26143
What skills and experience we're looking for
Proven success as a Laboratory technician.
Ability to manage and motivate a team of laboratory technicians.
Highly self-motivated.
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to work under pressure and use initiative.
Good team player Good ICT skills.
What the school offers its staff
Remuneration & Benefits: Catholic staff wishing to have their children educated at the College (subject to places being available and the child/ren satisfying the normal entry criteria) enjoy a measure of precedence in the College admissions code. The professional development of staff is a high priority. The College is a challenging but happy place to work.
Flexible working opportunities
Further information about the job
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Leads preparation of complex practicals across all sciences; supports staff with technical queries and ensure practical’s are trialled, CLEAPPS is consulted and if needed discussions with staff to ensure successful delivery.
Assists with or leads teacher demonstrations when needed.
Oversees adherence to CLEAPSS guidance and COSHH regulations; conducts risk assessments for staff.
Manages chemical storage and disposal; maintains COSHH records.
Manages stock inventory and ordering.
Liaise with site manager to ensure equipment is maintained.
Maintains prep rooms and resource storage; leads layout planning and equipment rotation.
Maintains safety records, risk assessments, and documentation.
Coordinates technical support for open evenings, science weeks, and practical assessments.
Supports training of new staff or assistant technicians Liaises directly with teaching staff to plan and anticipate curriculum needs.
May supervise and manage assistant technicians.
Oversees science classroom displays and ensures sufficient furniture.
Manages collection, storage, and distribution of pupil materials; monitors stock levels and organises photocopying or reordering when needed.
OTHER POTENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Prepare adapted equipment or resources for SEND pupils (e.g. enlarged worksheets, simplified instructions); provide materials for pupils with exam access arrangements.
Occasionally support in lessons to model safe handling of equipment or lead small group demonstrations under teacher supervision. Including supervision of resits of KS5 required practicals.
Provide technical support for science clubs, competitions (e.g. STEM Olympiads), or STEM careers events. Supervise after school assessments and resits.
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
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About St Edward's College
- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1160 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Edward's College website
- Email address
- tracy.wood@st-edwards.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01512811999
THE COLLEGE TODAY
St Edward’s College is a Catholic school, located in the heart of Liverpool, educating 11-18 year olds. With its strong track record of academic success, pastoral care, and enrichment of every student, the school has become highly popular and is consistently oversubscribed, receiving over 1,000 applications for just 176 Year 7 places. The College has built close ties with the local community, including a partnership with its co-located primary school, forming the Cathedral Choir School for the Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral. The College offers a broad range of extracurricular activities, from music and drama to a wide variety of sports, and academic clubs such as mathematics and science, where students have excelled in national competitions. These activities are supported by excellent sports facilities, including an indoor swimming pool. The thriving Sixth Form, with over 300 students, is one of the largest in the city and is further enhanced by the Honours Programme, which targets Oxbridge and Russell Group universities.
In September 2024, the College appointed a new Headteacher, who has a compelling vision to make St Edward's College the preeminent Catholic school in the city and beyond. With their leadership, the College is set to enter an exciting new chapter, continuing to build on its successes and offering even greater opportunities for its students.
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