We have a vacancy for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to take on the role of Science Technician within our dynamic Science Department. Science facilities at the school are excellent. The role will be to provide practical and technical support for teaching and learning across our 10 laboratories, including the preparation of materials, setting up of equipment for class practical sessions and maintaining equipment for use. Science qualifications at Level 3 and / or previous knowledge/experience of working within a laboratory environment is desirable. Training and support will be provided by our existing, highly skilled and experienced, technician. Start date: To be agreed with successful candidate Actual Salary (some negotiation for candidate with experience): £22,000-£23,000 (term time only); 37.5 hours per week, 190 days per year plus professional development days. Responsibilities: To ensure a safe and hygienic working environment in the laboratories and to implement all aspects of the Science safety policy. To be available for staff and students to assist them in their work. To be responsible for preparation of any materials that may be needed by staff and students. To be responsible for maintenance and upkeep of equipment and apparatus in Science areas. To report through the appropriate channels any malfunction or breakage of equipment or apparatus ensuring remedial action and the instigation of safety procedures when necessary. To assist with ordering, storing, monitoring and control of stock as directed by the Line Manager. To make full use of the information technology available. To maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour and to uphold the Nolan Principles. To have responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and to ensure that the Academy’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy along with e-Safety Policies are adhered to. To adhere to the Code of Conduct which is provided annually. All employees are expected to work within the confines of the Data Protection Act and to take appropriate measures to ensure the security and confidentiality of data. To adhere to the Academy’s Health and Safety Policy. School Term Time Role: Monday-Wednesday 7:30am-4:15pm/Thursday 7:30am-3:45pm/Friday 7:30am-3:30pm 30 minute lunch, 15 minute break morning and afternoon 37.5 hours per week, 190 days per year plus professional development days Please visit Walsall Academy's website https://walsallacademy.com/job-opportunities/ to view and download details and Walsall Academy’s Non-Teaching Application Form. Please send completed application forms for the attention of Mrs Turnbull to applications@walsallacademy.com. Walsall Academy is committed to safeguarding our students and all posts will require enhanced DBS check and standard pre-employment checks. Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) 2025, refers to the role of online searches as part of due diligence within the recruitment process. In response, all short-listed candidates will undergo an online search prior to interview. KCSiE also refers to the safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification, and whether the post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020)) provide 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. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.