About this role:

Permanent / Monday Friday / Term time only

Hours of employment are 8am 3.45pm (including 30 minutes break for lunch which is unpaid)

Required as soon as possible.

A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, scientifically-minded colleague to join our team of science technicians and take part in the Watergrove Trust’s “science technician development pathway”. This is a perfect role for colleagues who have experience of working in a technical support capacity, or those who have not had the opportunity to do this, but are curious and passionate about science education. You will be joining a well established technical support (and teaching!) team who will support you in every step of your learning along the development pathway.

We are looking for someone who:

  • Enjoys and is passionate about supporting science and science teaching
  • Is detail-oriented
  • Is methodical in their approach
  • Remains calm under time pressures and deadlines
  • Can work to weekly, termly and school-year timelines
  • Solves problems creatively
  • Thrives in a fast-paced environment
  • Is curious about science and the experimental method

Why work for the Watergrove Trust and MMHS? We can offer:

The chance to contribute towards our transformational ethos

Excellent CPD focused on an outstanding curriculum experience

Wonderful students who enjoy learning

A friendly and supportive Senior Leadership Team

The opportunity to work with highly committed and enthusiastic staff

Subscription to occupational health provider (Smart Clinic)

Cycle to work scheme

Matthew Moss High School is an oversubscribed school with a “Good” Ofsted judgement and an established reputation for providing excellent professional development within a culture of learning and innovation. They describe pupils’ behaviour as good. Relationships between staff and pupils are a real strength. Staff morale is high, and 96% of staff said that they are proud to be a member of staff at the school.

As a member of staff at Matthew Moss High School and Watergrove Trust, you will receive an excellent induction programme and access to our wider CPD programme, to allow you to develop as an outstanding practitioner, with a range of future opportunities available within our growing school and Trust.

If you would like to flourish as a member of our positive and supportive school community, then please visit our school website: https://www.mmhs.co.uk/vacancies/ and download the accompanying information.

If you would like to arrange a visit to our school or have any other questions please contact recruitment@mmhs.co.uk

How to apply:

To Apply, please follow the link - https://www.watergrovetrust.co.uk/vacancies/science-technician-level-2/

Please complete our application form via our online portal by 11.59pm on Thursday 8th October 2026.

Shortlisting will take place soon after with interviews planned W/C 12th October 2026.

Please be aware that if you are shortlisted for interview that references (and online search checks) will be sought.

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Supporting Documents

Candidate brochure Science Technician Level 2

Location

Matthew Moss Lane, , Rochdale, OL11 3LU, United Kingdom

Job ID

16004