Science Technician

Bloxwich Academy, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 7NR

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  16 November 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  23 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £21,744.30 - £21,744.30 Annually (Actual) Grade 3 (9-12)

Science Technician job summary

Science Technician

Bloxwich Academy Secondary

37 Hours | Term Time Only | Monday to Friday

Start Date: As soon as possible

Actual Salary: £21,774.31 (FTE £25,315)

The role:
We are looking to expand the Science Technician Team at Bloxwich Academy. Do you enjoy the thrill of scientific experiments? Are you committed to supporting and facilitating a positive learning experience to improve the education of our students? If so, we have a great opportunity to join our dedicated Science department.

Bloxwich Academy are seeking to appoint a motivated Science Technician to provide technical support and assistance, including the preparation of tools, equipment and materials for lessons. The role forms part of a central team and you will work closely with teaching staff to support and develop the work of the department and the experiences of students.

About you:
This is a fabulous opportunity for any enthusiastic individual with a scientific interest who will work closely with the department to provide a positive and impactful learning experience. Your skills will include:

-A Level or further higher-level qualification related to Science (or relevant experience);

-Good time-management, organisational skills and work-planning;

-Ability to work comfortably both in a team and independently;

-Demonstrating a passion for Science.

Please see job description for full list of skills, duties and responsibilities.

About us:
At Bloxwich Academy, we expect everyone to 'be the best they can be'. It is our strong belief that embedding high standards of behaviour with excellent teaching practices, leads to the best educational outcomes. The successful candidate will have access to excellent professional development opportunities within our Academy and across the wider Matrix Academy Trust.

We are committed to fostering a culture that values the health and well-being of all employees at Matrix Academy Trust. We are proud to offer a comprehensive well-being package to all employees, including access to 24/7 online GP, physiotherapy services and counselling services. We also offer all employees annual health checks which includes the flu jab, BMI checks and a general discussion with a qualified Nurse.

To apply please complete our application form on My New Term. You may also wish to contact the headteacher on jtill@Bloxwichacademy.co.uk to arrange an informal look at the school.

Application Deadline: 16th November 2025

Please note that suitable candidates will be called for interview and we reserve the right to remove any advertised role early.

Matrix Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and pre-employment checks in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Safeguarding Notice: Matrix Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and preemployment checks in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education

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 Bloxwich Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 19
• Education phase: Through
• School size: 1449 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Bloxwich Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bloxwich-academy

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