Science Technician

POST: Science Technician

LOCATION: Shireland Biomedical UTC

GRADE: Band C SCP 5-8 £25,584 – £26,824 per annum pro rata (Actual salary £14,181 – £14,868 per annum)

HOURS: 22.5 Hours per week, Term Time + 2 weeks (Opportunity to move to full time from September 2026 (37 hours per week).

To start: January 2026

The UTC

This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity to be part of the team at a new UTC based in West Bromwich.

We became Shireland Biomedical UTC on 1st April 2022 admitting our first year 7 cohort in September 2022.

We believe:

• At SBMUTC we are committed to an inclusive education for local students at every ability level, a rigorous grounding in academic fundamentals and equipping students for the future through teaching them relevant and cutting-edge skills for the era in which they live.
• That every student should be safe, happy ambitious of themselves and respectful of all.
• To ensure the students have world class opportunities which allow them to compete with any students in the country.

Applicants will

• Passionate about improving the lives of our students
• Role model a commitment to excellence
• Be confident in using ICT systems
• Have experience of working in a science support role and health and safety
• Want to collaborate as part of a team
• Are flexible and adaptable, rising to the challenge of supporting the growth of the UTC
• Have high standards

In return we will offer

• Excellent career development opportunities
• The opportunity to be involved in the growth of the UTC
• Working within one of the flagship departments in the UTC
• Supporting environment
• ICT rich environment to support you in your role
• Additional employee benefits package

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its entire staff to share this commitment. All post-holders will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), including a Children’s Barred List check for post carrying out a regulated activity.

Closing date: Wednesday 10th December 2025

We reserve the right to close the application process earlier than the date stated above. You are encouraged to submit your applications as soon as possible.