Science Technician

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

Science Technician – Location: Solihull – Start Date: September 2026 – Salary: £110 - £120 per day

Do you have experience working within a Science laboratory or educational setting?

Are you confident preparing equipment and materials for practical Science lessons?

Can you maintain a safe, organised and well-resourced laboratory environment?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with an outstanding 11-18 comprehensive school in Solihull with approximately 1,700 students. The school has a strong culture of high achievement and professional development, with excellent resources and facilities and a successful Science department.

The school is looking to take on a Science Technician from September 2026, working 37 hours per week during term time, 39 weeks per year, Monday to Thursday 8am-4pm and Friday 8am-3.30pm. The successful Science Technician will support the technician team by preparing equipment, materials and experiments for lessons and examinations, maintaining equipment and stock records, and ensuring laboratories, preparation rooms and chemical stores remain safe and organised.

Responsibilities

• Experience working within a Science laboratory, school or similar environment
• Knowledge of safe laboratory practices, including the storage and handling of chemicals and materials
• Experience preparing equipment and materials for practical Science lessons
• Excellent organisation and stock control skills
• An understanding of health and safety procedures within a laboratory environment
• A reliable, proactive and adaptable approach to supporting the Science department

Benefits

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £200 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

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