Chemistry Technician

Interview date: Thursday 26 May June 2022

Wilmslow High School

• School age range: 11-18

• Number on roll: approx. 2,000 (including 500 sixth form)

Practical work is at the heart of the Science curriculum at Wilmslow High School and the science team prides itself on its delivery of sound and safe practical science for all our students. Our highly regarded laboratory technicians are a key part of our team and central in ensuring we achieve this vision. 

The Science team consists of 23 members of teaching staff and four technical support staff, and the curriculum area is well-equipped with 14 laboratories. We offer A Levels in Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Psychology and a variety of examination packages at GCSE, including Triple Science, Combined Science and when appropriate, Entry Level Certificate.  

We are seeking to appoint a Chemistry Technician who can support our Chemistry teaching team in delivering GCSE and A Level Chemistry practicals effectively and safely. We require someone with a thorough and meticulous approach and ideally, a strong scientific and technical knowledge. 

The role requires someone who will:

• liaise with the Chemistry team to discuss equipment requirements
• prepare equipment and chemicals before lessons 
• maintain and repair simple equipment and laboratory apparatus
• ensure that equipment is properly cleaned and that chemicals and other materials are appropriately stored and disposed of
• support the work of teachers in classes and laboratory sessions and give technical advice to staff and students when asked
• manage the stock control of chemicals and equipment
• ensure that all health and safety procedures are understood and followed correctly

This is a full-time role and the working day is 7:30 am to 3:30 pm, but we would be open to discussing more flexible hours with the right candidate. 

Young people only get one chance at education; therefore, at Wilmslow High School we are committed to the pursuit of excellence for every student, every day. We do this through our dedication to learning, by being guided by values and in striving to serve.

We endeavour to preserve a happy and caring environment that is rooted in our core values, and in which staff and students can flourish, whilst challenging ourselves to pursue excellence for all our students. The school is set in extensive grounds, ideally positioned between the thriving city of Manchester and the open countryside of the Peak District.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to respect this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.