Science Technician

Lode Heath School, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 2HW

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP or 1st September 2026

• Closing date

  5 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  19 May 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: £26,824.00 - £29,540.00 Annually (FTE) £ 22,995 - £ 25,324 (Actual)

Science Technician job summary

JOB PURPOSE

Under the direction of the Senior Science Technician, to ensure the work of the Department runs effectively and efficiently at all times.

Provide technical support for teaching staff within the Department.

Provide maintain and prepare resources and materials for teaching staff within the Department.

Maintain excellent standards of Health and Safety in relation to the technician service.

To support the ethos of the School by supporting the general purpose and well-being of the students where possible.

Here at Lode Heath School, we’re on a mission to further develop all aspects of our work as we support our students to be and achieve the very best that they can. Within this refreshingly collaborative and team-focused culture, colleagues work together towards our shared goals. Our aim, quite simply, is to make sure that student achievement is at the very heart of everything we do. Now’s your opportunity to help us achieve our ambitious goals as part of our Science team.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Technician who will work alongside our experienced Senior Technician providing support to our teaching team; together you will enable our students to thrive in our care. You will contribute to the day-to-day running of the Science team’s work inside and outside of the classroom preparing resources and materials for lessons and experiments. Our ideal candidate would also be keen on working directly with students to demonstrate science in action.

Like all staff members, you will promote high standards of behaviour for, and attitudes to, learning and will support students in their academic and personal needs. You will take a rigorous approach towards the commitment to protect and nurture students at Lode Heath School in keeping with agreed child protection, safeguarding, attendance and pastoral care policies.

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

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 Lode Heath School

• School type: Academies, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1155 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Lode Heath School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/lode-heath-school

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