Science Technician

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

25 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  July 2026 (earlier start date would be considered for a suitable candidate)

• Closing date

  19 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  24 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,989.00 - £25,989.00 Annually (FTE) NJC Point 6

Science Technician job summary

We are seeking to appoint a permanent, full time, Science Technician from July 2026 (an earlier start date would be considered for a suitable candidate) to assist teaching staff in the preparation of practical work in Physics and/or Chemistry at all key stages.

This is a full-time position of 36.5 hours per week (part time would be considered for a suitable candidate) 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.

i. The successful applicant will have good self-organisational skills, a sound knowledge and understanding of health & safety requirements, be a competent and confident user of IT and able to work independently as well as a member of a team.

There are two other science technicians and there is an expectation that all three science technicians will work collaboratively and support each other. Each science has its own prep room and suite of laboratories

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.

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.

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

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

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 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
• 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.

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