Science Technician

West Midlands/ contract / £110 - 120 per day

Job Title: Science Technician
Location: Solihull
Start Date: September 2026
Salary: £110 - £120 per day

Do you have experience working within a Science laboratory or educational setting?

Are you confident preparing equipment and materials for practical Science lessons?

Can you maintain a safe, organised and well-resourced laboratory environment?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with an outstanding 11-18 comprehensive school in Solihull with approximately 1,700 students. The school has a strong culture of high achievement and professional development, with excellent resources and facilities and a successful Science department.

The school is looking to take on a Science Technician from September 2026, working 37 hours per week during term time, 39 weeks per year, Monday to Thursday 8am-4pm and Friday 8am-3.30pm. The successful Science Technician will support the technician team by preparing equipment, materials and experiments for lessons and examinations, maintaining equipment and stock records, and ensuring laboratories, preparation rooms and chemical stores remain safe and organised.

The successful Science Technician will have:

  • Experience working within a Science laboratory, school or similar environment
  • Knowledge of safe laboratory practices, including the storage and handling of chemicals and materials
  • Experience preparing equipment and materials for practical Science lessons
  • Excellent organisation and stock control skills
  • An understanding of health and safety procedures within a laboratory environment
  • A reliable, proactive and adaptable approach to supporting the Science department

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

  • A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
  • CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
  • Market leading rates of pay
  • TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £200 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are interested in this Science Technician position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

EMAIL: [email protected]
CONTACT NUMBER: 0121 200 3224

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

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