Science Technician 11-16

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

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a proactive Science Technician in Birmingham to support practical science lessons. The role involves preparing materials, maintaining lab equipment, and ensuring safety compliance. The ideal candidate will have relevant A-levels or equivalent experience, and strong communication skills. This position offers a supportive environment with training opportunities.

Benefits

On-the-job training

Personal support from a dedicated consultant

Long-term or permanent potential for the right candidate

Qualifications

• Confidence handling equipment and supporting practical lessons.
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).

Responsibilities

• Preparing equipment and materials for experiments across Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
• Maintaining laboratory equipment and ensuring stock levels are managed.
• Setting up and clearing away practical activities.
• Supporting teaching staff with lesson preparation and demonstrations.
• Ensuring the lab complies with health and safety guidelines.

Skills

Knowledge of safe lab practices

Team player

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Science A-levels (or equivalent)

Degree or technician experience

Job description

Secondary School Science Technician

Location: Birmingham, B7
Start date: September 2025
Contract: Full-time or Part-time, Term Time Only
Salary: £95–£110 per day (depending on experience) PAYE – No Umbrella!

Love a well-organised lab? Handy with a Bunsen burner and a stopwatch? This Science Technician role could be just your element.

We’re working with a forward-thinking secondary school in Birmingham looking for a proactive, safety-savvy Science Technician to support their busy science department.

It’s a vital behind-the-scenes role that helps make every practical lesson possible—and every experiment a little more exciting.

About the School

Part of a high-performing multi-academy trust, this school places huge value on science learning.

With a well-equipped department, great leadership, and a warm team environment, it’s a great place to put your skills to good use and develop them even further.

The Role

As a Science Technician, you’ll support the delivery of safe, engaging practical science lessons by:

• Preparing equipment and materials for experiments across Biology, Chemistry, and Physics
• Maintaining laboratory equipment and ensuring stock levels are managed
• Setting up and clearing away practical activities
• Supporting teaching staff with lesson preparation and demonstrations
• Ensuring the lab complies with health and safety guidelines (CLEAPSS experience a bonus)

What We’re Looking For

• Science A-levels (or equivalent), with a degree or technician experience a bonus
• Knowledge of safe lab practices and a methodical, organised mindset
• Confidence handling equipment and supporting practical lessons
• A team player with strong communication and problem-solving skills
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

What You’ll Get

• A friendly, supportive department where technicians are truly valued
• On-the-job training and CPD opportunities
• Weekly PAYE pay no umbrella company deductions
• Personal support from a dedicated Protocol consultant
• Long-term or permanent potential for the right candidate

Ready to get stuck in?

Apply today or get in touch to find out more—we’d love to help you take the next step in your school science career.

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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