Senior Science Technician — School Lab Lead & Safety

Teaching Vacancies; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive working environment

Continuous professional development

Free on site car parking

Employee assistance programme

Easy access to Birmingham city centre

Enrichment and extracurricular – DoE,,

Job summary

Bartley Green is seeking a part-time Senior Science Technician to join the Science Department in Birmingham. The role focuses on preparing and maintaining practical resources, maintaining stock levels and supporting safety across biology, chemistry and physics experiments.

The successful candidate will supervise the Science Technician, work with the Head of Science, and ensure compliance with health and safety policies and CLEAPSS guidance. Prior school laboratory experience is advantageous.

Qualifications

• A strong foundation in safety-focused practical science suitable for secondary school.
• Experience supporting practical science across Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
• Experience organising resources, maintaining records and managing stock.
• Experience supervising or supporting technician staff and coordinating workloads.
• Experience preparing materials for public examinations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain practical resources, equipment, chemicals and materials for lessons and exams.
• Manage stock and equipment, supporting purchasing and budget planning.
• Carrying out safety checks and ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements and CLEAPSS guidance.
• Provide leadership and guidance to technician staff and work with Head of Science to ensure effective service.

Skills

Organisational skills

Scientific apparatus handling

Follow procedures & risk assessments

Identify hazards & risk control

Equipment maintenance & minor repairs

Stock control & inventories

ICT for records & admin

Written & verbal communication

Independent working with initiative

Team collaboration

Supervise technician staff

Prioritisation & adaptability

Education

General education incl. literacy & numeracy

Scientific knowledge for secondary school practicals

Willingness to undertake training & CPD

Safeguarding/health and safety training

Relevant science/lab/technical qualification

Health & safety / lab technician training

CLEAPSS training or equivalent safety training

First-aid qualification or training willingness

Job description

Bartley Green is seeking a part-time Senior Science Technician to join the Science Department in Birmingham. The role focuses on preparing and maintaining practical resources, maintaining stock levels and supporting safety across biology, chemistry and physics experiments.

The successful candidate will supervise the Science Technician, work with the Head of Science, and ensure compliance with health and safety policies and CLEAPSS guidance. Prior school laboratory experience is advantageous.