Biology Science Technician

TES FE News; Walsall; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable educational institution in Walsall is seeking an enthusiastic Biology Lab Technician to support its collaborative Science department. This permanent role, beginning in October 2025, involves maintaining laboratory equipment and enhancing the learning experience for students. The successful candidate will demonstrate effective communication and flexibility in a school environment. Applications are welcomed through the school's recruitment portal, with a closing date of September 5, 2025.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and efficient with a willingness to enhance student learning.
• Capable of liaising effectively with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Support the Science department in laboratory tasks.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure a safe learning environment.

Skills

Effective communication

Flexibility

Knowledge of laboratory procedures

Job description

Job Overview

Biology Lab Technician

Required from October 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: Friday 5th September 2025

Interviews: W/C 11 September 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.