Technician

1 month ago

Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Birmingham City Council Full time

Hours per week: 36.5 plus 5 days, Term time only

Moseley School and Sixth Form

College Road

Springfield

Birmingham

B13 9UU

Telephone number:

Contact email:

Contract type: Permanent

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who is interested in science to join the school. This post is a vital role in the school, and allows our students to learn scientific principles via practical work and using excellently prepared resources.

The successful applicant will join our Science Department and help to deliver the practical equipment and resources to students ranging from Year 7 to A-level. Through prepared demonstrations and equipped class practical's, the students are enthused about the world of Science and its principles.

Do you have a real passion for helping children succeed in science?

Our ideal candidate have;

  • evidence of an interest in working with young people
  • be Proactive, flexible and adaptable
  • be able to work under pressure and to deadlines, and produce accurate results
  • a sense of proportion and humour
  • the Ability to plan and organise tasks effectively
  • the Ability to use IT

    Core Purpose:

    To provide support for teaching staff within the Science Faculty, under the supervision of the Senior Science Technician, by providing resources and materials to ensure students receive creative and effective practical sessions allowing them to achieve or surpass their expected levels of progress.

    Responsibilities:
    • to prepare materials and samples for class work and to assemble materials for cataloguing and stocktaking
    • to support teachers and students in practical lessons and where authorised to do so by a member of teaching staff, to demonstrate the safe and effective use of equipment and activities to students
    • to prepare cultures, plates, solutions and models in accordance with specified procedures
    • to maintain plants and aquaria within the Science Faculty
    • to make sure laboratories and prep rooms are kept in a clean and organised fashion
    • to be aware of the appropriate and safe storage of chemicals and adhere to this at all times
    • to understand and follow relevant procedures at all times i.e. Health and Safety
    • to undertake the preparation and clearing away of apparatus and materials
    • to ensure that all staff, including teachers, are aware of the dangers of leaving equipment in an unsafe condition i.e. breakages/spillages and to emphasise the danger of not informing the technician(s) immediately when such circumstances arise
    • in the event of a chemical spillage, to liaise with the Senior Science Technician to ensure laboratory floors, walls, benches, equipment and fittings are cleaned appropriately
    • to assist with stock taking within the Science Faculty, in particular the annual stock take
    • to assist with exhibitions and displays for events as appropriate i.e. Open days and parents evenings
    • to assist colleagues to update all relevant classroom Notice Boards linked to the curriculum area on a regular basis to ensure a stimulating and exciting learning environment for students
    • to be willing to help support with any science clubs
    • to assist with the preparation and usage of ICT software and hardware

      Interviews will be held on Wednesday 12 June 2024

      This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act Therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

      How to apply

      Please visit our school website recruitment page for further information regarding the role and details about our school.

      We welcome visitors to the school. Please contact us if you would like to arrange a visit.

      Please contact the Recruitment Team if you would like further information regarding this role or the school in general please email us on



      This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.

      Applicants please note: This post is not part of the City Council and the successful candidate will not hold a Birmingham City Council Contract of Employment. Please use the contact details in the advert for information on actual employment conditions.

      Rehabilitation of offenders: This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

      An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates.

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