Biology Science Technician

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Walsall; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious grammar school in Walsall seeks a Biology Lab Technician for a permanent role starting in December 2025. The successful candidate will support the science department and enhance student learning. This position requires effective communication with staff and students and a flexible approach within the school environment. Interested individuals are encouraged to arrange informal visits to meet colleagues and pupils before applying.

Qualifications

• Ability to liaise effectively with students and staff.
• Willingness to work flexibly in a school environment.
• Bringing expertise to enhance learning experiences.

Responsibilities

• Support the science department in lab activities.
• Enhance the learning experience for students.

Job description

Queen Mary’s Grammar School
Headmaster: R J Langton, M A

Biology Lab Technician
Required from December 2025
37 hours, Permanent
NJC SCP 4 – 6 (FTE: £24,404 - £25,183)

Queen Mary’s Grammar School, Walsall is an invigorating and rewarding place to work: the pupils are engaged and committed to study; the staff are intelligent, friendly and forward looking.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and efficient Biology Lab Technician to join our busy and well-resourced department. The wider Sciences of the school consist of hard-working and diligent staff, within a collaborative ethos.

The successful candidate will be able to liaise effectively with both students and staff and be willing to work flexibly within the school environment bringing their own expertise and knowledge to enhance the learning experience of all students.

We strongly encourage informal visits to the school with the opportunity to meet prospective colleagues and pupils. Please contact Simran Sahota (Executive Assistant) to arrange such a visit, by emailing [e-mail]

Applications should be made using the recruitment portal on the vacancies page of our website and set out how your experience and expertise match the requirements of job description and person specification. Please read the information pack, which is also available on the job listing.

Closing Date: Sunday 2nd November 2025
Interviews: W/C 10th November 2025

Queen Mary’s Grammar 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. Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment Policies can be found on our website. This position is subject to appropriate vetting procedures including a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions as part of the recruitment process.