Science Laboratory Technician

Arrow Vale High School, Redditch, B98 0GF

26 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  6 January 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  11 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £9,271.00 - £9,418.00 Annually (Actual)

Science Laboratory Technician job summary

Science Laboratory Technician

16 hours per week - Term Time Only

LGS Scale 3 points 5-6 £25,584-£25,989 (£9,271 - £9,418 pa actual salary)

We have an immediate vacancy for an enthusiastic and motivated person to take on the role of Science Technician within the school.

The role will be to provide practical and technical support for teaching and learning within the Science Department, including the preparation of materials, setting up of equipment for class practical sessions and maintaining equipment for use.

The successful candidate will also be supporting non specialists and trainees with demonstrations and class practicals. Previous knowledge/experience of working within a laboratory environment is desirable.

Interested parties who would like an informal conversation about the role are welcome to contact Sam Lal, Director of Learning and Standards in Science at the school.

This is an extremely exciting time to join us. As a Trust founded by The Royal Society of Arts, our exceptional schools work together to create learning that is inspirational for all. We have a particular passion for academic success generated through creative teaching and learning, and skills development, that best prepares students for the world beyond school.

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Arrow Vale High School

• School type: Academy, ages 13 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 856 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 13 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Arrow Vale High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/arrow-vale-rsa-academy

Outstanding Ofsted rating, excellent CPD opportunities and highly experienced and supportive departments - just some of the reasons why RSA Academy Arrow Vale is the place to work...

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