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Birchwood Community High School is an OFSTED ‘Good’ School (October 2018 OFSTED Report). We are on an exciting journey with extremely high levels of student engagement and rapidly improving examination results. We hold the very highest aspirations for all members of the school community and are delighted to offer you the opportunity to join our ‘no blame’ coaching culture and be part of our success as we relentlessly strive to raise standards even further.
Our Vision
Team Birchwood believe in the power of aspiration, knowledge and kindness. We know that we achieve our best when we work together.
We are a highly successful Community High School & College. You will be joining a vibrant and energetic work environment and join a highly committed group of staff and students who are ambitious for their future and proud of their school.
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Senior Science Technician
We are currently looking to recruit an enthusiastic and well organised Senior Science Technician to join our Science Faculty. The main duties of this role will include; the preparation of materials for lessons including assembling apparatus, assisting and supporting students and teachers and promoting the observance of a safe and healthy working environment.
Essential qualities/experience:
• Relevant experience as a Science Technician
• Willingness and ability to work effectively within a team using own initiative
• Experience of working with young people
• Able to communicate effectively and appropriately with all members of the school community
• Be confident and have a good working knowledge of ICT
• Drive and motivation to develop the department and take it forward in order to cater fully for the needs of the faculty as they arise
• A desire to contribute to the wider aspects of the faculty and to wider school life e.g. duties and extra-curricular activities
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to apply for a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. Further details can be found at www.homeoffice.gov.uk/dbs. This position is subject to a disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Please see the linked documents below for further details. If, prior to submitting an application, you would like to see for yourself why we believe this is such a fabulous school in which to work, then do not hesitate to contact us to arrange a visit.
Senior Science Technician – Job Advert
Senior Science Technician – Application Pack
Start Date: April 2026
Contract Term: Permanent
Salary: NJC Grade 5 (FTE £26,824-£29,540) £23,664 – £26,060 Actual
Contract Type: Full time, 37 hours per week Term Time Only + 1 week & 5 INSET days
Closing date for application: 9am Monday 23rd March 2026. Interview date: To be confirmed.
Application forms should be returned to joinus@birchwoodhigh.org
Our teachers have:
Excellent teaching skills.
Experience of leading people, a curriculum area and aspects of teaching and learning.
An awareness of the national educational picture and an interest in educational research.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
High expectations of all and commitment to all aspects of school life.
An open, empathetic and collaborative approach to leadership.
Flexibility, energy and imagination.
Passion and drive to help the school realise its vision.
We will offer you:
An outstanding, positive ethos where staff thrive, students enjoy and achieve.
A school and college that is genuinely at the heart of its community.
Staff and Governors who are committed, talented and highly motivated.
A wide range of professional development opportunities.
First class learning facilities including public library and sports centre with a 3G pitch.
Easy access to Liverpool, Manchester and the Cheshire countryside.
If emailing your application or require further information, please contact Mrs Jane Calderbank, PA to the Headteacher.
