Contract Type: Permanent Working Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week Number of Positions: 1 Qualifications Required: NVQ3 or equivalent qualification Start Date: 30th April 2026 Salary: £26,403 - £28,142 per annum We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Science Technician to join our fantastic team at CHS South. This is a permanent post working 35 hours per week, term time only plus 5 INSET days. The starting salary is £22,710 and the full time equivalent is £26,403 Grade 4. We’re looking for: We are seeking a dedicated, organised, and enthusiastic Senior Science Technician to join our Science department. The successful candidate will provide high-quality technical and practical support across the Science curriculum, ensuring a safe, well-resourced, and stimulating learning environment for our students. This is a key role within the department. You will work closely with teaching and associate staff to support the delivery of engaging and effective Science lessons, enabling students to become confident, creative, and successful learners. You will also contribute positively to the wider life and ethos of the school Main purpose of the job: To work collaboratively with teaching and associate staff to support students in becoming creative, happy, and successful learners. The postholder will provide specialist technical support within the Science department, including the preparation, maintenance, and safe use of equipment, materials, and resources. The role will make a significant contribution to the effective delivery of the curriculum and the wider development of the school. Key responsibilities will include: Supporting pupils in accessing learning activities under the guidance of the teacher and providing appropriate feedback on progress and achievement where required. Creating and maintaining a purposeful, orderly, and productive working environment within laboratories and preparation areas. Ensuring the timely and accurate preparation and safe use of specialist Science equipment, apparatus, chemicals, and materials. Maintaining accurate records, data, and documentation, including stock control and health and safety records. Promoting positive behaviour and ensuring the health, safety, and wellbeing of pupils at all times, in line with school guidance. Monitoring and managing stock within an agreed budget, cataloguing resources, and undertaking audits as required. Carrying out routine maintenance, safety checks, and minor repairs to specialist equipment, arranging external servicing where necessary. Demonstrating and assisting in the safe and effective use of specialist equipment and supporting practical demonstrations and structured learning activities under appropriate supervision. Providing specialist advice and guidance to staff within the Science discipline. Keeping up to date with developments in Science education, equipment, and technology, supporting staff in evaluating new resources and curriculum developments. Supporting safeguarding, health and safety, confidentiality, and equality policies, reporting any concerns appropriately. Working collaboratively as part of a team, attending meetings and training, and contributing positively to the ethos and aims of the school. Providing technical support beyond lesson time, including extracurricular activities, offering short-term cover within the department, and assisting with exam invigilation where appropriate. Supporting the line management, induction, and development of other technical support staff where required. To find out more about the full responsibilities of the role and/or to ensure you meet the essential criteria, please review the attached job description. How to Apply Please follow the online application process to be considered, interviews will take place in person early March. All school staff are expected to share the Trust’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Specific safeguarding responsibilities are detailed in the attached job description. Working for Prospere Learning Trust Great schools thrive because of the great people in them. We invest in our staff to achieve their full potential and offer a range of benefits including. High quality CPD for all roles Bupa Level 1 Health Plan - annual cash back allowance for a range of every day health care expenses Generous Pension Contribution - over 26% for teachers and over 17% for support staff Good holidays – teachers as per School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document; non-teachers receive 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days with 5 years' service Cyclescheme - save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free Employee Assistance Programmes - including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines Credit Union - regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans Flexible working options - we're happy to talk flexible working where possible Mental Health First Aid in every school Blue Light Card - discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more bYond cashback card - spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for your everyday purchases Visit our website to learn more about our Trust: prospere.org.uk About the Candidate We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Senior Science Technician to join our team. The successful candidate will provide high-quality technical support to the Science department, helping to create a safe and well-resourced learning environment for our students. The role plays a key part in supporting students to become confident, and successful learners, while contributing positively to the wider life and ethos of the school. About Us CHS South is a 11-16 eight-form entry, mixed, comprehensive school opened in conjunction with Chorlton High School in 2018. Our school provides a full capacity of 1200 in our brand-new building which opened in September 2021. We provide an education built on the values of offering every young person we encounter the skills needed to craft a creative, happy, and successful future. We ensure the young people at CHS South have access to a broad and forward-thinking enrichment curriculum. We are well positioned to offer a diverse and engaging sports curriculum through our fantastic relationships with the vast array of sports providers in our community. Furthermore, our expertise and understanding of the creative arts, ensures our young people are provided with the opportunities to develop and hone their skills to become the next generation of creative trailblazers. We received our first Ofsted inspection in January 2023 and were graded as ‘good’ in all areas. “CHS South is a welcoming and supportive community. Pupils are proud of their school. Pupils understand the school values of ‘ready, respectful, safe’, and they try hard to follow them in all that they do.” Visit our website to learn more: https://www.chssouth.org.uk/ Job Application Information Please apply using the online application form; incomplete applications may not be considered. CVs are not accepted. Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early. As per Keeping Children Safe in Education, we conduct online searches on shortlisted candidates to identify any relevant issues for interview discussion. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a self-disclosure declaration, declaring any relevant convictions, adult cautions or other matters which may affect your suitability to work with children. Information will be provided on where to seek guidance on whether certain offences are now protected and should not be disclosed within the self-disclosure form. Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 all positions within the School are exempt. Therefore, we are entitled to carry out Enhanced Disclosure checks for all staff and volunteers. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relating to children. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; we do not sponsor visa applications. If you’ve lived or worked outside the UK in the last five years, additional information will be required. Job offers are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks, including references. Safeguarding Commitment All schools within the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. Equality Statement Prospere Learning Trust values diversity and welcomes applications from all candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For application support, contact us on 0161 527 7953 or email [email protected] To apply for this job role, please click the following link: https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/prosperecareers/Job/JobDetail?jobid=1169&isPreview=Yes&source=mcc If the link does not redirect you please copy and paste it directly into your browser: https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/prosperecareers/Job/JobDetail?jobid=1169&isPreview=Yes&source=mcc If you are viewing this job on our Greater Jobs site then please click on the apply now button to view the full advertisement details and relevant attachments. We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here. This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable. We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation