Science Technician

A secondary school in the South Manchester area is looking for a science technician to assist with preparations supporting within their science department. The successful science technician will be assisting science teachers with their classes providing resources and setting up practical lessons ready for teaching. Having knowledge of the scientific practical elements of science lessons would be highly beneficial and desirable but is not essential to the application of this role. The role of the science technician will involve not only setting up and clearing down practicals but ordering of resources on the school's online system. There will also be the opportunity to support within science lessons gaining more experience of teaching in this environment.

The successful science technician will ideally have prior experience of fulfilling the role of a science technician within a school environment or have experience of working within a laboratory. Any prior experience is highly desirable and should be outlined on your application accordingly.

Highlights of this science technician position:

• Pay ranging between £60 - 80 per day depending on experience
• Role to start following the Easter break: Tuesday 23^rd April 2019
• Duration: 1 term in the first instance but opportunity to progress onto a school based contract
• Support as a science technician in the highly supportive secondary school
• School located in the South Manchester area - easily accessible via public transport

The school are looking for this science technician as a result of an open vacancy and funding having been made available for this support role. The science department within this reputable secondary school has grown over the past academic year and there is now the requirement of a further science technician.

The school is located in the south Manchester area, situated near to the local metrolink stop. The school being on a main road, is well serviced by local buses travelling to and from the local areas of Stockport, Sale, Wythenshawe and the city centre of Manchester.

If you are interested in this science technician role then apply now with your latest CV for immediate consideration. Any previous experience of working within an education based environment is highly desirable so please ensure this is highlighted on your application and CV.