Job Description

Salary

24,626

Contractual hours

36.5

Basis

Full Time - All Year

Region

Fixed Term

Package

-on site Gym at most campuses
-Local Government Pension Scheme
-Car parking facilities near by
-Cycle to work Scheme
-Pluxee Staff Benefits
-Eye Care Vouchers

Job category/type

Support Staff

Date posted

15/12/2025

Job reference

REQ001763

We are seeking to appoint a Laboratory Science Technician to cover Maternity Leave until November 2026

The for this role has been attached, please refer to this for more detailed information on the role.

Closing date for applications is: 7th January 2026

Interviews have been arranged for: 15th January 2026

Introduction

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The College has four faculties and each has a Faculty Head, Deputy Faculty Head and a number of Heads of School. The faculty management team has a strategic and operational responsibility for the management and delivery of course programmes within a group of college departments. Each faculty will work within a remit specific to their area. The remit will outline the key focus areas for each faculty and will be subject to review by the College to reflect the goals, aims and strategic objectives and priorities within FE and the College.

Curriculum departments are grouped into faculties. The Head of School has a primary responsibility for the specific department and of individuals within a team, while the Faculty Head holds primary responsibility for the whole faculty and its targets

Aims of Job/Job Purpose

The post holder will provide technical support for science courses based in the Science, Access and A Level programme areas, including supporting the science team to ensure effective and efficient curriculum delivery and keeping an accurate inventory of equipment and consumables

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

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Prepare materials for practical sessions to deadline. Keep laboratories and clinics clean and tidy and maintain the prep room in an orderly condition. Work alongside and support the senior technician and lecturers in all practical lessons. Advise Lecturers as to alternative procedures or equipment. Complete and update risk assessments for practical activities and COSHH records for all chemicals. Liaise with the local fire service and other relevant external parties in relation to radioactive materials. Check equipment on a daily basis to make sure it is in a safe working order at all times. Have a sound knowledge of health and safety in the lab Attend and contribute to the divisional meetings. Attend the college's health and safety meetings and monitor health and safety in the science laboratories at all times. Undertake first aid duties and be responsible for updating first aid qualification as and when necessary. Monitor and maintain stock control Support at college open days and taster events. Any other duties, which are commensurate with the grade and nature of the post.

About the College

We are one of the largest further education providers in the UK, with eight campuses across the city. We are committed to ensuring students have the relevant skills, qualifications and experience for their future, whether that is to seek employment or continue their education.

Our vision is to be recognised as an outstanding educational and economical resource by, providing outstanding education, training that is primarily vocational in response to the needs of the learners, employers and other key stakeholders.

At South and City College Birmingham, equality, diversity and inclusion are integral to who we are and what we do. We are firmly committed to promoting and imbedding the key principles for all within our institution, from our learners to our staff, governors, employers, visitors and contractors.

The College has four faculties and each has a Faculty Head, Deputy Faculty Head and a number of Heads of School. The faculty management team has a strategic and operational responsibility for the management and delivery of course programmes within a group of college departments. Each faculty will work within a remit specific to their area. The remit will outline the key focus areas for each faculty and will be subject to review by the College to reflect the goals, aims and strategic objectives and priorities within FE and the College.

Curriculum departments are grouped into faculties. The Head of School has a primary responsibility for the specific department and of individuals within a team, while the Faculty Head holds primary responsibility for the whole faculty and its targets.

For further details about the role and how to apply:

If you require any information not specified in the , please contact the People Services Team by email to peopleservices@sccb.ac.uk

Safeguarding

The college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.

The successful applicant will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks. including, enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work.

All applicants will be required to provide a minimum of two suitable references covering a 5-year period.

An online search will also be carried out as part of our due diligence on all shortlisted candidates.

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 employers cannot take them into account.

Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Safeguarding is our top priority. We encourage all applicants to review our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, which outlines our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of learners.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore, the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.