Science Technician
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B38 8AP10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
9 July 2026 at 9am
Date listed
29 June 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
- £22,489.00 - £24,328.00 Annually (Actual)
Science Technician job summary
Science Laboratory Technician
Term time only plus two weeks of the holidays, 36.5 hours per week
Monday to Thursday 8.00 am - 4.00 pm Friday 8.00 a.m. - 3.00 p.m. (thirty-minute unpaid lunch to be taken during this time)
Salary and benefits
Salary Grade 2 Salary range £22,489 - £24,328 this is term time only there is the opportunity to work a further two weeks within the school holidays to help with stock taking etc. school holidays.
Candidates with long term experience and appropriate qualifications should apply and discussion on appropriate scale and pay would be considered.
Additional opportunities to do a paid lunch duty.
St Thomas Aquinas is a large, oversubscribed secondary school serving the South Birmingham area. We have recently been awarded an outstanding judgement by the Catholic School’s Inspectorate and are proud to be expanding our team of dedicated staff.
We are seeking a Science Laboratory Technician to join a thriving Science faculty. This represents an excellent opportunity to work as part of an experienced team. And with students from primary years up to sixth form. The successful candidate will work closely with the Head of Faculty in Science and Senior Laboratory Technician to support growth and progression.
The successful candidate will:
Have responsibility for preparing materials, chemicals and equipment for and during practical sessions within science.
Be involved in providing support to students and staff in respect of any relevant training and operating equipment.
Be responsible for implementing risk assessments in the practical areas of the science department.
Have responsibility for clearing labs, cleaning materials and equipment following practical sessions in science.
Need to be flexible and have previous knowledge of materials preparation, experiment preparation and equipment maintenance along with strict adherence to health and safety; it is essential that you can demonstrate good organisational skills and pro-active thinking and planning. Scientific or technical background would be advantageous, although is not essential.
Have knowledge of (or willingness to learn about) CLEAPPS, COSHH and keeping of microbiological stock would also be an advantage. Level 3 qualifications in science would be advantageous, but not essential.
A successful candidate will also be able to demonstrate the following characteristics:
Evidence of qualifications, knowledge and understanding of scientific practice
Ability to organise and prioritise your own workload whilst working alone or as part of a team
Highly developed organisational skills dealing with multiple tasks simultaneously
A desire to secure ambitious targets and outcomes
An eye for detail and a tidy working environment
A dynamic personality including a capacity, drive, passion and energy to succeed
High personal standards including managing corridor spaces in a busy school environment on duty
Excellent health and attendance record
Excellent communication skills
Experience of working with children would be an advantage
Informal visit around the Science Faculty and whole school are welcome. Please contact the school for any queries 0121 464 4643 .
St Thomas Aquinas School is part of Lumen Christi who are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory references, which will be requested prior to interview, an enhanced DBS check, online searches, medical, evidence of qualifications plus verification of the Right to Work (RTW) in the UK. All applicants will also be required to provide two suitable references.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
St Thomas Aquinas is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory references, which will be requested prior to interview, an enhanced DBS check, online searches, medical, evidence of qualifications plus verification of the Right to Work (RTW) in the UK.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School
- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1190 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School website
St Thomas Aquinas is a large and thriving Catholic comprehensive school in the south of Birmingham. Along with seven local primary schools, it is part of a growing Catholic Multi Academy
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