Science Technician

Are you passionate about Science and ready to shape the future of the students of Runcorn?

We are seeking an outstanding, enthusiastic, and inspirational Science Technician to join our dynamic team at The Heath School. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire students, work alongside great staff and contribute to the wider opportunities we offer our young people.

About the Role

As a Science Technician, you will:

·        You will be responsible for preparing equipment and materials for lessons, maintaining laboratory facilities, and providing technical support to teachers and students

·        Manage and maintain laboratory facilities, ensuring a safe and organized working environment

·        Provide technical support to teachers and students, answering questions and offering guidance.

·        Order and manage stock levels of equipment, materials, and consumables

·        Contribute to the development and implementation of safety procedures and protocols

·        Collaborate with colleagues to create an inclusive and stimulating learning environment.

·        Model our values of Kindness, Integrity and Tenacity whilst having a passion for our students to Know more; Do more; Be more. 

·        Ensure the safeguarding of all children.

About You

The ideal candidate will:

• Relevant technical qualifications (e.g., BTEC, City & Guilds, or equivalent)
• Experience working in a laboratory or educational setting (desirable)
• Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of safety and quality
• Be passionate about working with children and seeing them flourish.
• Be organised, proactive and professional.
• Possess excellent communication and organisational skills.

Why Join Us?

At The Heath School, we care for our staff, as we care for our students, their health and wellbeing are paramount as we understand the pivotal role our staff play in the development of our school and its students. Our staff work incredibly hard but equally, we work hard to ensure their work is as effective as possible.

The Heath has a real family feel to its community and that is why many of our staff have worked at the school for many years, many starting as trainees or ECTs and going on to become senior leaders, The Principal was a student here! We are committed to professional development, career progression and as a valued member of our team, you will benefit from:

• A supportive and collaborative working environment in school and within the Trust.
• A positive school culture and classroom environment conducive to teaching.
• Access to high-quality training and development opportunities generated through evidence-based research.
• The chance to make a real impact on the lives of our students.
• Employment Assistance Programme.
• Car Scheme.
• Accommodating Principal around personal leave requests.
• Flu jab and NHS health checks.
• Health and wellbeing weeks.
• Termly staff rewards.
• Fortnightly cake at break.
• After school staff activities and social events. 

About Us?

Our school sits in the heart of the community of Runcorn and has been an extremely popular choice for students and parent/carers for many, many years. We are oversubscribed with 1200 students on roll. We have consistently been the highest performing school in the area, outcomes have been extremely positive and are in line or above national average and students have moved on to achieve their aspirations. However, we do not pride ourselves only on our academic performance but on our student-centred approach and the range of opportunities we provide our students through our curriculum and through our extra-curricular offer. That is The Heath Standard.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about science and ready to support the department to reach new heights, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your application, including a cover letter by using the links provided or by accessing the school website.

The closing date for applicants is 9:00am Monday 30th June 2025.

There will be the opportunity to walk round the school

Please email me if you would like to attend and on which date.

Interviews to take place 3rd-5th July 2025

For further information or to arrange a visit to the school, please contact Bernadette Tarry, HR Officer, tarryb@heathschool.org.uk

The Heath is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and the post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (formerly Criminal Records Bureau). Further information about DBS checks can be found at www.gov.uk/crb-criminal-records-bureau-check  If you are shortlisted for interview, we will carry out an online search for information about you as part of our due diligence and commitment to safeguarding.