Science Lab Technician – School Lab Prep & Safety

TeacherActive; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD courses

Market leading rates of pay

Referral scheme

Onboarding support

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting for a Science Technician at a Solihull school. The role starts September 2026, offering 37 hours per week during term time (39 weeks per year). Hours are 8am–4pm Monday to Thursday and 8am–3:30pm Friday. You will support the science department by preparing equipment, materials, and experiments for lessons and examinations.

Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, stock records, and ensuring laboratories and chemical stores remain safe and well organised.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a Science laboratory or school setting.
• Knowledge of safe laboratory practices, including storage/handling of chemicals and materials.
• Experience preparing equipment and materials for practical Science lessons.

Responsibilities

• Prepare equipment, materials and experiments for lessons and examinations.
• Maintain equipment and stock records.
• Keep laboratories, preparation rooms and chemical stores safe and well organised.

Skills

Lab experience

Organisation skills

Health & safety

Job description

TeacherActive is recruiting for a Science Technician at a Solihull school. The role starts September 2026, offering 37 hours per week during term time (39 weeks per year). Hours are 8am–4pm Monday to Thursday and 8am–3:30pm Friday. You will support the science department by preparing equipment, materials, and experiments for lessons and examinations.

Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, stock records, and ensuring laboratories and chemical stores remain safe and well organised.