Science Technician

The Birley Academy, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S12 3BP

26 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  9 November 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  14 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: £25,615.00 - £27.275.00 (Actual Salary for 39 Working Weeks: £22,195.83 - £23,591.03)

Science Technician job summary

About the Role

Join the Science team at The Birley Academy as a Science Technician and play a key role in supporting the delivery of engaging, practical science lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4. Working closely with teaching staff, you will prepare resources and equipment, support GCSE required practicals, maintain laboratories and ensure the highest standards of health and safety. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive individual who enjoys working behind the scenes to help students thrive in science.

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking a reliable, enthusiastic and detail-oriented individual with a passion for science and education. You will have experience working in a laboratory, education or technical environment, a good understanding of laboratory safety and COSHH procedures, and strong organisational skills. The ideal candidate will be able to work collaboratively with colleagues, manage competing priorities and contribute positively to a busy and successful Science department.  

Why Join Us?

At The Birley Academy, you'll be part of a welcoming and supportive school community that is committed to helping every student achieve their full potential. As part of L.E.A.D. Academy Trust, you'll benefit from a strong culture of professional development, collaboration and continuous improvement. Rated Good by Ofsted, the academy is driven by its values of Courage, Ambition, Respect, Kindness and Integrity, making it a fantastic place to develop your career while making a meaningful difference to young people's lives.

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

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 The Birley Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1061 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The Birley Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-birley-academy

The Birley Academy is a popular secondary academy in the southeast of Sheffield. We have a modern building set on a pleasant campus with excellent facilities.

We believe that our students are entitled to nothing but the best and are fully committed to transforming the school into an exceptional place to learn.

We can offer you students who are keen to become their best selves; student who will make you remember why working in a school is so special; staff who are hardworking and who want the best for our school; a
leadership team who are passionate and dedicated to making The Birley Academy brilliant and a supportive and aspirational Trust.

Our vision is simple: to ensure that we constantly challenge ourselves and our students to aspire to our very best, enjoying learning and being active members of the learning community. As part of the L.E.A.D. Academy Trust, we work with all stakeholders including parents, local businesses, community leaders and our partner primaries to represent and best meet the needs of our students.

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