Science Technician

Protocol Education Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency seeks a Science Technician in Birmingham to support a secondary school. Responsibilities include prepping science equipment, assisting with lessons, and maintaining a safe lab environment. Ideal candidates will have a background in science, be organized, and have an enhanced DBS. Enjoy benefits like weekly pay and access to professional development.

Benefits

Weekly pay through PAYE

FREE access to online CPD Academy

Personalised consultant support

Local opportunities

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working within a school setting is desirable.
• Must have an enhanced DBS check.
• Genuine interest in making science accessible.

Responsibilities

• Prepping and maintaining science equipment and chemicals for lessons.
• Supporting teachers with experiments and demonstrations.
• Ensuring health & safety is always top notch.
• Keeping the lab organised and stocked.
• Helping students with practical work.

Skills

Science background

Organised and reliable

Team player

Calm under pressure

Interest in making science fun

Education

Enhanced DBS

Job description

Location: Birmingham, B3

Salary: £90–£110 per day PAYE

Start: ASAP or October

Contract: Full-time, Long-term Supply

Do you love the buzz of a busy science lab? From prepping experiments that wow pupils to making sure everything runs like clockwork, this role puts you right at the heart of learning.

We’re looking for the Science Technician to support a thriving secondary school. You’ll be the go-to person for setting up practical lessons, keeping equipment safe and ready, and lending a hand when things get messy.

What you’ll be doing:

• Prepping and maintaining science equipment and chemicals for lessons
• Supporting teachers with experiments and demonstrations
• Ensuring health & safety is always top notch
• Keeping the lab organised and stocked
• Occasionally helping students get the most out of their practical work

What we’re looking for:

• A science background (experience working within a school setting is desirable)
• Organised, reliable, and calm under pressure
• A team player who enjoys working alongside teachers and pupils
• Someone with a genuine interest in making science fun and accessible
• You must have an enhanced DBS (essential)

Why join Protocol Education?

• Weekly pay through PAYE – no umbrella deductions
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy (boost your skills, on us)
• Personalised support from a friendly, dedicated consultant
• Local opportunities that fit your schedule and preferences
• Refer a friend scheme – earn rewards while helping others find roles

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance “Keeping Children Safe in Education”, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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