Job Description

Job Title

Science Technician (Secondary School)

Location

South Birmingham

Start Date

September 2026

Salary

£110 - £130 per day

Are you confident supporting practical science lessons in a busy secondary school environment?

Can you manage laboratory equipment, chemicals and health and safety procedures with precision?

Do you enjoy working closely with teachers to bring science experiments to life for students?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a large mainstream secondary school in Birmingham with a strong and positive school ethos. This well-regarded setting promotes high expectations, respect and a supportive learning environment where both staff and students are encouraged to thrive. The Science Technician will be joining a well-resourced department with a collaborative and forward-thinking team.

This Science Technician role is a long-term, full-time position starting in September 2026. The Science Technician will play a key role in supporting the delivery of the science curriculum by preparing practical experiments, maintaining equipment and ensuring all health and safety standards are met. The Science Technician will also be responsible for managing stock, preparing resources for lessons and handling the safe storage and control of chemicals across the department.

The successful Science Technician will have:

• A science-related qualification (desirable)

• Experience working in a school laboratory or similar environment

• Strong understanding of health and safety procedures, including CLEAPSS (desirable)

• Experience preparing scientific equipment and practical experiments

• Excellent organisation and time management skills

• A proactive and reliable approach to supporting teaching staff

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

• Guaranteed Payment Scheme Terms and Conditions apply

• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel

• Market leading rates of pay

• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 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.

If you are interested in this position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

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About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

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