Physics Technician

King Edward VI Aston School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B6 6DJ

15 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 May 2026

• Closing date

  19 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  4 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subjects: Physics, Science
• Working pattern: Full time: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,989
• Pay scale: NJC 6

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a permanent, full time, Physics Technician from May 2026 to assist teaching staff in the preparation of practical work in the Physics department at all key stages.

This is a full-time position of 36.5 hours per week with some flexibility available with regards to working hours during the school holidays.

Previous experience of working in a school or scientific field is an advantage but is not necessary for this role. The successful applicant should have a genuine interest in the subject backed up by a passion for working with young people.

What the school offers its staff

As a grammar school, we are privileged to work with able learners with a thirst for knowledge.

It is equally important to note that successful applicants would join a school with kindness and integrity at the heart of our values system. We pride ourselves on being a friendly and inclusive school in which you can develop the love for your subject and share it with keen learners.

Further benefits of working at Aston include a tailored CPD programme, a first-class free fitness studio and inspirational colleagues who share a passion for teaching.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

King Edward VI Aston School is one of the six King Edward VI Grammar Schools in Birmingham and a member of the King Edward VI MAT.

The school is committed to safeguarding the wellbeing of its students and the successful candidate will be required to undertake DBS and Prohibition checks.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

AT Recruitment Monitoring Form.docx - 113 KB (opens in new tab)

Science Technician - job description.pdf - 130 KB (opens in new tab)

Physics Technician - information for applicants.pdf - 126 KB (opens in new tab)

AT Application Form.docx - 122 KB (opens in new tab)

Physics technician - February 2026.pdf - 168 KB (opens in new tab)

About King Edward VI Aston School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 995 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: King Edward VI Aston School website
• Email address: vacancies@ast.kevibham.org
• Phone number: 0121 327 1130
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/king-edward-vi-aston-school

King Edward VI Aston School is one of the six King Edward VI Grammar Schools in Birmingham and a member of the King Edward VI MAT.

The school is committed to safeguarding the well being of its students and successful candidates will be required to undertake DBS and Prohibition checks.

Arranging a visit to King Edward VI Aston School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vacancies@ast.kevibham.org.

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