Science Technician

The Education Network; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in education is seeking a Science Technician for a secondary school in Birmingham. The role involves preparing experiments and supporting practical lessons in a dynamic science department. Ideal candidates should be science graduates or possess strong laboratory experience. The position is full-time, term-time only, and offers a pay range of £100 – £125 per day.

Benefits

Additional training and development

Personalized career support

Friendly and supportive atmosphere

Qualifications

• Experience in a school setting is desirable but not essential.
• Enthusiasm and adaptability are critical.
• Must work as part of a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare experiments and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Support practical projects in the science department.
• Ensure safe and efficient running of practical lessons.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Passion for science

Confidence in handling equipment

Ability to assist teaching staff

Teamwork

Education

Science degree

Job description

Overview

Science Technician – Birmingham. Start: Immediate / ASAP. Location: Secondary school, Birmingham. Pay: £100 – £125 per day. Contract: Full-time, term-time only.

Responsibilities

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Science Technician to join a thriving secondary school in Birmingham. Working within the science department, you will be responsible for preparing experiments, maintaining equipment, and ensuring all practical lessons run safely and efficiently. This is a varied role where you’ll work closely with teaching staff to bring science to life in the classroom.

The Candidate

We are seeking a Science graduate or someone with strong laboratory experience who has a genuine passion for science. You’ll be confident handling equipment, supporting practical projects, and assisting both staff and students. Previous experience in a school setting is desirable but not essential – what matters most is your enthusiasm, adaptability, and ability to work as part of a busy, collaborative team.

The School

This Birmingham secondary school is well-resourced, inclusive, and committed to high standards of teaching and learning. The science department is particularly dynamic, offering excellent facilities and a supportive environment where both staff and students can thrive.

Application information

Due to the number of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted.

Our offer

• Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates.
• Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.
• The opportunity to work in a friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters.
• Highly supportive, committed and hard-working consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
• An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references. The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.