School Science Technician

Tradewind are recruiting! Are you an experienced school science technician looking for a new role in Trafford, Manchester?

Tradewind Recruitment is currently looking for a talented science technician to join a successful grammar school in Trafford from September 2024.

This is a temporary science technician role to cover a sickness absence.

The Role

Full time school science technician

Monday to Friday 8.30am - 3.30pm

Duties include :-

Maintaining equipment.

Constructing and modifying apparatus.

Setting up experiments.

taking an active part in laboratory demonstrations.

Ordering resources and keeping budgets.

Helping in practical classes.

Giving technical help to pupils and students.

Always meeting current health and safety standards.

A science degree combined with a COSHH qualification for science technicians is required

The School

Ofsted Outstanding academy since 2011

Excellent facilities for teaching and learning.

Mixed selective grammar school for students aged 11 to 18

"The curriculum … is built on working harmoniously together. As such, we expect students to learn in an environment that is positive, productive and respectful. Our expectations of behaviour and attitudes of our students are exceptionally high, and we expect, at all times, that students will learn with determination, and in a courteous manner"

Many students go on to study chemistry and sciences at university.

To join us and be successful in this secondary science technician role, you will need to:

• a degree in science plus a COSHH Science technician qualification
• 6 weeks' experience of working in a school or college with children aged 11- 18 as science technician or support assistant or teacher supported by references.
• This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional references checks
• Provide a CV with full employment/education history included and any employment breaks must be explained
• Have the legal right to work full time in the UK

By registering with Tradewind, you will benefit from:

Top rates of pay through our attraction of the best education talent

Access to over 2,500 free training courses, thanks to our new partnership with The National College which is why we can offer you more certified CPD courses than any other education recruitment agency.

A generous referral scheme - recommend a friend and earn a reward

Full interview preparation and assistance - so you're fully prepped and confident, increasing your chances of success

Help with lesson planning - our support doesn't stop once we've secured you a placement

A straightforward Online Portal for your timesheets and log your availability

Our payroll team are onsite in London. Not offshore, not through a third party. We don't leave candidate service or pay to chance.

Holiday pay - You choose if you want to be paid inclusive of holiday pay or bank this to claim in the school holidays.

Free social and networking events to get to know your peers and consultants

To be considered for this science technician position or to hear more about other roles for this academic year call the Manchester office on , or email