Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting for a Science Technician to join a welcoming and well-established secondary school in Farnworth, Bolton, from September 2026.

The successful candidate will join a supportive Science Department and play an important role in preparing practical lessons, maintaining equipment and ensuring laboratories are safe and well organised.

Location: Farnworth, Bolton
Role: Science Technician
Contract: Full-time, Temporary
Start Date: September 2026

The Role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing equipment and resources for practical Science lessons.
• Supporting teachers with experiments and demonstrations.
• Maintaining and organising laboratories and equipment.
• Monitoring stock levels and assisting with ordering supplies.
• Carrying out routine checks and basic equipment maintenance.
• Following all relevant health and safety procedures.

The Ideal Candidate

The school would ideally suit someone with previous experience as a Science Technician, Laboratory Technician or in a relevant scientific or technical environment. Relevant qualifications or practical experience will also be considered.

You will be organised, reliable and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Travel Information

The school is based in Farnworth, Bolton, and is easily accessible from Bolton, Kearsley, Little Lever, Walkden and Worsley. The area is well served by local transport links and is conveniently located near the M61 and A666.

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Dedicated consultant support.
• Free CPD and professional development opportunities.
• PAYE payroll.
• Access to long-term and permanent opportunities.

If you are interested in this Science Technician opportunity, please apply today and a member of the Teaching Personnel team will be in touch.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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