Science Technician - Ambitious Secondary School in Walsall

Start Date: September 2026

Contract: Full-time, Permanent (Term-Time Only)

Salary: Paid to scale (Support Staff Framework)

The Role

An ambitious Secondary School in Walsall is seeking a professional, methodical, and safety-conscious Science Laboratory Technician to join their highly successful Science Faculty. This role is an excellent opportunity for a science graduate or a seasoned technician who wants to play an essential operational role behind the scenes, directly enabling the delivery of high-quality practical experiments across Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.

The successful candidate will provide day-to-day technical and logistical support across multiple science laboratories. Responsibilities include preparing chemical solutions, assembling specialized physics apparatus, and organizing biological materials required for Key Stage 3, GCSE, and A-Level practical exam modules. You will manage the department’s equipment inventories, implement rigorous health and safety safety checks, dispose of chemical waste materials in accordance with COSHH regulations, and maintain the cleanliness and structure of the preparation rooms.

You will support seamless communication with the teaching staff and the Head of Faculty, ensuring that all practical resource requests are logged and fulfilled accurately ahead of scheduled lessons. Exceptional time-management and organizational skills are crucial, as you will balance the quick turnaround of practical materials between lessons while monitoring safety compliance logs and asset registers.

The school is looking for a proactive, reliable individual with deep technical literacy regarding scientific apparatus and chemical storage handling. Complete confidence in technical logging software, a methodical eye for detail, and a collaborative approach are vital to succeeding within this fast-paced, high-tech support environment.

School Information

This is an 11 to 18 well-established School in Walsall with an outstanding reputation for scientific innovation, academic progress, and student welfare. The school features newly upgraded, state-of-the-art laboratory spaces and a heavily resourced central preparation area.

Students are exceptionally respectful and motivated, treating the practical spaces with care and creating a purposeful learning environment. The technical support staff are highly respected within the faculty, and senior leaders actively prioritize manageable workflows, shared best practice, and funded pathways for continuous technical training and safety certifications (such as CLEAPSS training).

Requirements

• A degree or relevant technical qualification in a scientific discipline (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Applied Science) is highly desirable

• Proven experience working within a laboratory environment, preferably in an educational setting

• Strong understanding of school health and safety legislation, including COSHH frameworks

• Good IT and data management capabilities to track laboratory inventory logs

• Ability to work effectively and independently within a busy, structured department

Application

To apply, please send your comprehensive CV as soon as possible.