Science Technician
Thomas Telford UTC
Wolverhampton
- £25,975 - £25,976 per year
- New
- Salary:
- £25,976 FTE (£22,318 Pro rata - 38 Weeks + inset days Term Time Only) + Additional £250pa for First Aid Support if added to the rota
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2026
- Apply by:
- 11 July 2026
Job overview
Job Purpose
Under the guidance of senior staff, to provide support within the science department providing technical, practical and administrative assistance, enabling teachers to concentrate on the provision of a high standard of science education in line with the National Curriculum.
Key Responsibilities
To prepare all resources/equipment for teaching or for demonstration purposes including making up chemical solutions for lessons within time scales, in order to support learning activities.
To undertake routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment, resources and materials to ensure a safe and orderly working environment.
To assist with stocktaking, ordering and taking delivery of supplies of chemicals, equipment, stationary and other resources, in conjunction with the Senior Technician, as required in line with National Curriculum requirements.
To clean the equipment/resources/work area after use including chemical/biological spillages, ensuring own safety and that of colleagues and pupils.
To check/test equipment/resources for safety, reporting any faults/problems/damages to Subject Leader to ensure that planned lesson activities can be undertaken.
To undertake repairs to equipment within own capabilities whenever possible
To arrange and monitor safe, secure and orderly movement and storage of laboratory equipment and resources, ensuring that Health, Safety and COSHH guidelines are complied with.
To ensure that chemicals are disposed of safely in line with Health & Safety regulations and COSHH guidelines. This may include the safe disposal and handling of radioactive materials.
To liaise with, and provide support to the teaching staff in relation to the preparation and delivery of new units for the National Curriculum, for example; to assist with research, experiments and the testing of new equipment.
To provide advice and practical support to students and staff and advise compliance with safe working practices.
To contribute to meetings and discussion forums with students and staff as appropriate.
General
To support student recruitment events when required
To organise and coordinate other events for the students when required.
To take part in the UTC enrichment programme
Provide first aid support
Attached documents
About Thomas Telford UTC
- Thomas Telford UTC
- Cambridge Street, Wolverhampton
- West Midlands
- WV10 0JR
- United Kingdom
Our Vision
The Thomas Telford University Technical College has been established to provide the young people of Wolverhampton and the surrounding region a unique combination of excellent academic achievement and first-class preparation for their future.
Our specialism, which is built around opportunities to Innovate, Design & Build, will give our students a distinct advantage in seeking professional and technical careers within the Built Environment and related IT industries. The combination of employer mentors, extensive work experience, an employer-led project-based curriculum, specialist facilities and a professional work environment will provide an outstanding education for all our learners. Our students will leave Thomas Telford UTC with the qualifications, skills, experience and professional work ethos that will enable them to reach their highest aspirations. Plus, our partnerships with the Thomas Telford Multi Academy Trust, employers and the University of Wolverhampton will ensure that we are able to support them beyond their graduation and throughout their career.
Mission Statement
We are proud to announce the inception of a new school from the Thomas Telford Multi-Academy Trust that opened to Year 7 students for the first time in September 2020, which sees the collaboration of the outstanding Thomas Telford School with Thomas Telford University Technical College. The strengths of the two schools have come together to offer students a truly ground-breaking opportunity.
You will enjoy working in state-of-the-art facilities, with a calm positive and respectful environment.
Our Offer
- Broad and balanced Curriculum.
- Strong Emphasis on STEAM Subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Maths).
- Superb Learning Environment.
- Excellent Enrichment Opportunities.
- First-Class Employer Engagement.
- State-of-the-Art Facilities.
- Unrivalled Academic & Technical Education.
- Real Life Research & Development Projects.
- Extensive Support from the University of Wolverhampton.
- The Introduction of T-levels and to Remove the Artificial Barrier That Exists Between Vocational Qualifications and A Levels.
We expect great things from our students, teachers and parents working together with commitment and dedication to achieve success.
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