Physics Technician at Altrincham Grammar School for Girls

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/AGSG/27536

Location

Cavendish Road, Bowdon, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2NL

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£24,205.00 - £27,576.00 Annually (Actual)
Bright Futures Grade 5 Point 12-19. Yearly progression is linked to performance.

Hours Per Week

36.25

Weeks Per Year

Closing Date

9:00am, Mon 1st Jun, 2026

Start Date

September 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

week commencing 8 June 2026

Interview Date(s) week commencing 8 June 2026

About this Role

This position involves setting up and operating equipment for physics practical lessons. This will include the trial of new practicals in conjunction with the teaching staff, liaising with the other science technicians to ensure equipment is available and ordering of materials and equipment at key times of the year. The Physics Lab Technician will work as part of a team of four science technicians in school and will be available to support colleagues in science technician duties. The successful candidate must be prepared to train as a first aider.

The science department has thirteen laboratories, with the physics laboratories situated on the second floor. There is a science staffroom and each member of teaching staff has an allocated work area. Each laboratory in the school is equipped with a data projector and visualiser. IT is widely used to enhance effective teaching and learning.

We are open, supportive and flexible with high-quality CPD opportunities through our Teaching School Hubs and Professional Development Institute.

Flexible working will be considered please discuss your preferences at interview.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for a full list of responsibilities and accountabilities.

Keeping Children Safe in Education

Bright Futures Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out and references will be sought for shortlisted candidates and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.