Senior Science Technician — School Lab & Safety Lead

Aspire People; Gravelly Hill; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People is recruiting a Senior Science Technician for a North Birmingham school. The role focuses on supporting the science department, preparing resources for lessons, and maintaining safe, well-equipped laboratories.

You will work Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm, helping teachers deliver practical science across KS3 to A-Levels. Ideal candidates will have strong laboratory skills, COSHH and CLEAPSS knowledge, and prior supervisory experience in school science settings.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Science Technician in a school setting.
• Solid knowledge of laboratory health and safety practices.
• Experience organising and maintaining stock and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day running of the science department in a secondary school.
• Prepare, set up and clear away equipment and materials for lessons.
• Provide technical support to teachers during practical activities.
• Maintain and monitor laboratory equipment, chemicals and resources.
• Ensure laboratories are safe, clean and fully equipped and compliant with COSHH.

Skills

Science technician experience

Laboratory safety practices

Stock management

Equipment maintenance

Tools

COSHH knowledge

CLEAPSS guidance

Job description

Aspire People is recruiting a Senior Science Technician for a North Birmingham school. The role focuses on supporting the science department, preparing resources for lessons, and maintaining safe, well-equipped laboratories.

You will work Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm, helping teachers deliver practical science across KS3 to A-Levels. Ideal candidates will have strong laboratory skills, COSHH and CLEAPSS knowledge, and prior supervisory experience in school science settings.