Science Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

CPD Courses

Market leading rates of pay

Referral scheme - up to £200

Job summary

TeacherActive is working with an outstanding 11-18 school in Solihull to recruit a Science Technician. The role starts September 2026 and runs 37 hours per week during 39 weeks per year, Monday to Thursday 8am-4pm and Friday 8am-3.30pm.

You will prepare equipment and materials for lessons and exams, and keep stock records. Attention to health and safety, you will ensure laboratories and stores remain safe and well organised.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a science laboratory, school or similar environment.
• Knowledge of safe laboratory practices and chemical/material storage.
• Experience preparing equipment and materials for practical science lessons.
• Excellent organisation and stock control skills.
• Understanding of health and safety procedures in a laboratory.

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

Science lab experience

Safe laboratory practices

Equipment preparation

Stock control

Health and safety

Job description

Job Title: 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.

The successful Science Technician will have:

• 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

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• 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.

Equal Opportunities Statement

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

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.