Practical Subjects Technician

Practical Support Technician 18.5 hours per week (must include a Wednesday and Friday plus another half day that can be agreed at interview), Term Time only + 2 INSET days Scale 7-11 (NJC) £26,403 - £28,142 FTE Actual £11,081.63 - £11,811.51 We are looking for an experienced Technician to join our fantastic team at North Cestrian School, Altrincham, starting in September 2026. The successful candidate will join the successful and welcoming Science and Art departments working in the 6 dedicated science laboratories, 3 prep rooms and office space. He/she will join a team of two other technicians in the school. The post holder is required to provide technical support service as required by the Head of Science. North Cestrian is a Free School and part of the Hamblin Education Trust along with Altrincham Grammar School for Boys. The School is a mainstream, non-selective, co-educational 11-16 academy, serving the community in and around Altrincham. We are a popular over-subscribed school with 800 pupils on roll. A £7.3 million refurbishment and expansion programme has recently been completed, providing outstanding facilities for pupils and staff. We pride ourselves on our ability to maximise a student’s potential regardless of background. We utilise a style of teaching we have called ‘The Cestrian Way’ based on the three principles of ABC (Academic, Behaviour and Character). North Cestrian School, as part of the Hamblin Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer. The Trust places safeguarding as a top priority. All staff will be required to hold an enhanced DBS Disclosure. As part of our safer recruitment due diligence, the school may review candidates’ publicly available online information as part of pre-interview checks. This may include searches via: Google Facebook LinkedIn Other appropriate social media platforms Any concerns identified will be addressed during the interview process. Please note. This is a part time, term time only plus 2 days rol