Science Technician

Shireland Biomedical Utc, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B70 8DJ

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2026

• Closing date

  10 December 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  26 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 22.5 Hours per week, Term Time + 2 weeks (Opportunity to move to full time from September 2026 (37 hours per week).
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Band C SCP 5-8 £25,584 - £26,824 per annum pro rata (Actual salary £14,181 - £14,868 per annum)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a Science/Academy Technician. Applicants will:

• Passionate about improving the lives of our students
• Role model a commitment to excellence
• Be confident in using ICT systems
• Have experience of working in a science support role and health and safety
• Want to collaborate as part of a team
• Are flexible and adaptable, rising to the challenge of supporting the growth of the UTC
• Have high standards

What the school offers its staff

In return we will offer:

• Excellent career development opportunities
• The opportunity to be involved in the growth of the UTC
• Working within one of the flagship departments in the UTC
• Supporting environment
• ICT rich environment to support you in your role
• Additional employee benefits package

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

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CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Shireland Biomedical Utc

• School type: Free School, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 419 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Shireland Biomedical Utc website
• Email address: recruitment@shirelandcat.net
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/shireland-biomedical-utc

Health Futures University Technical College (UTC) offers educational experiences and opportunities rarely if ever seen in traditional schools and colleges. A unique partnership between Health Futures and 20 health, education and public sector organisations from across the West Midlands enables us to combine national qualification teaching with hands-on project learning with healthcare professionals. 14-19 year olds from across the region enjoy enviable academic and career-focused advantages that prepare them for higher education and employment.

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