Senior Science Laboratory Technician

Job Title

Senior Science Laboratory Technician

Location

St Mary’s Catholic College

Responsible To

Head of Department

Salary Grade

Band E, Scale point 8-11 £26,824 – £28,142 FTE (£23,277 – £24,421 Actual)

Contract

This is a full-time permanent contract. This post is 36 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time only plus Inset Days).

Start date

As soon as possible

Closing date for applications

30th January 2026 at 12:00pm

Interviews

4th February 2026

The governors of St Mary’s Catholic College would like to invite applications from excellent, enthusiastic and engaging individuals for the post of Senior Science Laboratory Technician. The successful candidate will provide technical support to the department, by the preparation of tools, equipment, spaces and materials for lessons. The Senior Science Laboratory Technician will undertake a practical health and safety role for the relevant departments. The senior technician role forms a central part of the work of the department and will work closely with teaching staff to support, develop and further extend the work of the department and the experiences of the students.

Key responsibilities:

• Preparation and assembly of tools and spaces for demonstration, class practical work, assessments and examinations.
• To ensure equipment and other materials are left/stored in a safe and secure condition, ready for reuse.
• To inform the teacher in charge of stock to be replaced/ordered.
• Purchase of materials from local shops as required and bulk orders where appropriate.
• To assist students in class with work acting as a role model and support in their learning to help develop their skills and enhance their progress.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment at all times.
• Provide support and assistance to the classroom teacher during practical lessons.
• Work on your own initiative as well as a member of a team.

We offer:

●  A unique opportunity to work for a MAT which is one of 87 national teaching school hubs and includes the lead school for Cheshire and Wirral Maths Hub

●  Mentoring and high level training

●  Encouragement to develop your career with excellent promotion opportunities and opportunities

●  A caring environment with well-being and work/life balance at its core.

●  Inclusion in whole school and MAT teams – working together to achieve ambitious outcomes whilst valuing every individual’s contribution

We are committed to safeguarding the young people in our care, and we expect all our staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to relevant clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, Holy Family Multi Academy Trust will undertake general online searches for all shortlisted candidates, this may include social media and video platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. Online searches will only examine data that is publicly available, and the aim is to identify any incidents or issues. Any areas of concern will be discussed during the interview process. To assist in this part of the process we would appreciate it if you would complete the attached Social Media form and return it with your application.

The Trust is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, disability, marital status, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or pregnancy/maternity. All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK.

To apply for this role be do so via link below:

https://hfcmat.face-ed.co.uk/Vacancies/Detail?campaignRef=SCH-HFCMAT-0059

If we receive a high volume of relevant applications, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised closing date, so please apply as soon as you can.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and individually take responsibility for doing so.