Senior Science Technician

Queensbridge School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B13 8QB

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  29 January 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  12 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Full time: GR3B £29,064 (SCP13) - £31,022 (SCP17) Permanent Full Time 36.5 hours per week Whole Year (Would consider Term Time plus Two Weeks, on which basis the above salary would be pro rata)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: GR3B £29,064 (SCP13) - £31,022 (SCP17) - (Would consider Term Time plus Two Weeks, on which basis the above salary would be pro rata)

What skills and experience we're looking for

An exciting opportunity has arisen in our Science Department and Queensbridge School is looking to recruit a strong Senior Science Technician who will share our determination to transform the life chances of our 915 students.

As the Senior Science Technician, you will co-ordinate the use of practical resources and support the effective delivery of the science curriculum. You will liaise with staff to support high-quality science teaching.

About the Role:

• Provide technical guidance, ensuring safe and efficient preparation of materials
• Lead on the maintenance of equipment
• Oversee the work of other technicians
• Contribute to health and safety compliance, including support with the development and implementation of laboratory safety protocols and risk assessments
• Assist with the organisation and delivery of enrichment activities, trips or science events as required

About You:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Organisational skills
• Commitment to education and ensuring equal opportunities
• Previous administrative experience
• You will need empathy, patience and resilience

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you;

• A positive and high performing learning culture supported by students, staff, parents and governors
• A commitment to your own personal development with a high-quality programme for all staff at all stages of their professional career
• A friendly and supportive workplace that prioritises wellbeing
• Discounted access to BSHF medical insurance for you and your family
• Enrolment into the West Midlands Pension Scheme

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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About Queensbridge School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 900 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Queensbridge School website
• Email address: recruitment@queensbridge.bham.sch.uk
• Phone number: 0121 464 5566
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/queensbridge-school

Queensbridge School is an 11 - 16 comprehensive, friendly and oversubscribed all-ability Foundation School of 915 pupils.

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