Science Technician
King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy, Birmingham, West Midlands, B45 0EU21 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
2 November 2026 at 9am
Date listed
11 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £22,851.00 - £23,581.00 Annually (Actual)
Science Technician job summary
“Pupils and staff enjoy belonging to a vibrant school community where caring, respectful relationships are the norm” - Ofsted (January 2024)
We are seeking an enthusiastic, organised and proactive Science Technician to join King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy and play an important role in supporting the delivery of high-quality science education across the academy.
Working closely with colleagues within the Science department, you will provide essential technical and practical support to ensure that science lessons are engaging, well-resourced and delivered safely. You will be responsible for preparing, maintaining and organising laboratory equipment, chemicals and resources, supporting practical demonstrations and experiments, and ensuring that science facilities are maintained to a high standard.
You will also play an important role in promoting a safe and stimulating learning environment, supporting the implementation of relevant health and safety procedures and helping to ensure that pupils have access to exciting and meaningful practical learning experiences.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about science and enjoys working in a busy and rewarding educational environment. The role would suit an individual with strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail and a commitment to supporting young people in developing their scientific knowledge, curiosity and confidence.
We are looking for someone who reflects our academy values in the way they work every day:
Bold - You will be confident in using your scientific knowledge and practical skills to support engaging experiments, solve problems and contribute ideas that enhance science teaching and learning.
Ambitious - You will take pride in maintaining high standards across our laboratories, ensuring that pupils and staff have access to the resources and support they need to achieve their very best.
Collaborative - You will work closely with Science teachers and colleagues across the academy, communicating effectively and contributing positively to the smooth running of the department.
Kind - You will demonstrate patience, understanding and a supportive approach, helping to create a safe, welcoming and positive learning environment for pupils and colleagues alike.
Most importantly, you will be joining a supportive community of Senior Leadership, Teaching and Support staff where “staff feel valued and appreciate how their workload and wellbeing are considered by leaders at all levels”, as recognised by Ofsted.
King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy is a dynamic and forward-thinking school where pupils know that staff have high expectations of them and want them to succeed. We are proud of the journey our academy continues to make and would welcome applications from individuals who share our commitment to providing an inclusive, ambitious education for every pupil.
Who will you be joining?
King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy is located in South West Birmingham. The academy is rapidly improving and continuing to benefit from having joined King Edward VI Academy Trust Birmingham which has led to investment across the academy, including the availability of cutting-edge technology in each classroom. King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy is proud to be part of The Schools of King Edward VI Birmingham which supports its schools, faculties/departments and individual staff to work collaboratively. The successful candidate will benefit from a wide range of professional development opportunities encompassing the potential to experience schools across the Foundation and to pursue professional qualifications. There will be opportunities to collaborate with other schools and to benefit from their expertise and resources.
Our expectations and aspirations
King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy has the highest aspirations and expectations for all members of its community. As a member of staff, you will be valued, challenged and supported in making a difference to the lives of our young people. We expect the same of our pupils. We demand courtesy, endeavour and resilience from all of our pupils and the support of their parents and carers.
We are exceptionally proud of our academy and our young people and would encourage interested applicants to come and spend some time with the leadership team to understand our shared vision, have a look around and experience what life is like as part of our community.
About the Academy Trust
The King Edward VI Foundation, Birmingham, is a progressive charitable organisation which has supported excellence in education across the city since 1552. Our schools are diverse in nature but have a common purpose and commitment to achieving our mission of “making Birmingham the best place to be educated in the UK”.
Our Academy Trust currently consists of two independent schools, six selective, and five non-selective academies. Our recent expansion into a wider diversity of local communities is enabling us to accelerate our strategies for improving the life chances of young people in Birmingham, whatever their background.
The King Edward VI Academy Trust Birmingham (“the Academy Trust”) was established in 2017 and is made up of the academies outlined above. The academies receive back office central support services including governance, from the Foundation Office (a central support services function), with several staff being seconded from the Foundation to deliver support services to the Academy Trust and the academies themselves.
Our highly focused five-year strategy aims to build on our existing strengths and heritage and deliver our ambitious growth strategy which aims to bring in a further five academies over the next five years.
Further information about the job
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.
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- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 423 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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