Science Technician

The Dean Trust is seeking to appoint a Science Technician. In this role you will provide practical and technical support across Biology, Chemistry, and Physics for students in Years 7–11. The role involves preparing and setting up equipment, materials, and resources for lessons, maintaining laboratories and equipment, and supporting teachers in the safe and effective delivery of practical work. The technician will ensure compliance with health and safety procedures, assist with demonstrations when required, and contribute to the smooth running of the Science department.

Broadoak School is a proud member of The Dean Trust and forms part of the West Trafford Learning Partnership. Our school proudly provides a broad and balanced curriculum with an impressive array of subjects at KS4. Our values and ethos centre on ‘Providing Opportunities, Improving Lives’ and have seen us gain national recognition for our academic and personal support of student groups joining us from Hong Kong and Afghanistan.

We are looking for an individual who possess:

1. Relevant Science qualification
2. Basic IT skills
3. Two to three years relevant work experience
4. Assist with ordering, procuring, storing and maintaining items
5. Setting up resources, equipment and materials for lessons
6. Experience of practical laboratory activities
7. Procedures for preparation, use and maintenance of materials and equipment
8. Awareness of health and safety issues relating to school science (an aware of CLEAPSS and/or COSHH regulations would be an advantage)
9. Working knowledge of secondary school science curriculum.
10. Able to demonstrate experiments and techniques to colleagues and students
11. Able to work on own initiative and to organise and prioritise tasks
12. Good communication and interpersonal skills
13. Ability to work flexibly as part of a team and be available for occasional out of hours work
14. Willingness to undertake training and keep abreast of current issues relevant to own area of work through networks, conferences and other meetings
15. Good health, attendance and punctuality record

To apply for this vacancy please visit our recruitment page careers.thedeantrust.co.uk.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to book a place on a school tour as scheduled below, please contact Maxine Mills HR Assistant on 0161 973 1179 Option 6 or email maxinemills@aom.trafford.sch.uk

Application closing date:          8:00am Friday 14th August 2026

Interview date:                              To be confirmed

We are an Equal Opportunities employer committed to ensuring inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates including those from underrepresented groups, and/or with protected characteristics.