Science Technician (Temporary) Dates: Apply by mid-day Monday 2 March 2026 Interviews – Thursday 5 March 2026 Salary: Grade 4 - £25,583 to £25,989 per annum - pro rata. Actual starting salary £18,299 per annum Contract type: Part Time – 30 hours per week – Term Time 6 additional days Contract term: Temporary Maternity Cover Required by: ASAP Required for March or April start, this is an exciting opportunity to join a successful and dynamic Science Department. This position is open to experienced applicants with at least an A-Level Science qualification. We are looking for a positive, proactive and confident individual who works well in teams and has good communication skills. You will be working in a busy, thriving and highly supportive Department and joining us at a time when more students are studying Triple Science and A-Level than ever before. Duties will include a wide range of activities such as preparing and setting up of practical lessons and trying out of experiments; routine administration; maintenance and cleaning of equipment in laboratories and our two preparation rooms, as well as safety procedures and testing, working in line with Health and Safety and CLEAPSS guidelines. To have a basic knowledge of Health and Safety matters would be ideal. It would also be desirable if the postholder held a full First-Aid certificate or had prior experience in a similar role and/or a commitment to immediate training. King Edward VI School is a popular 11-18 comprehensive school rated Good by OfSTED in 2022 with recognition of outstanding practice and a highly positive ethos. The school is well-regarded within the community and has a reputation for high quality teaching. Lichfield is a small, vibrant cathedral city which is easily accessible from the surrounding areas. For further information and all the documents you will need to make an application, please visit our website www.keslichfield.org.uk or email: office@keslichfield.org.uk This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure & Barring Service (Formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose all criminal convictions.