Science Technician

Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School is looking to appoint a highly skilled senior science technician who has the ability to coordinate the practical element of one of most popular subjects. The successful candidate will be highly motivated, reliable and flexible. They will show initiative at all times and will help us on our journey to further improve pupils’ outcomes in Science.

The successful candidate will have experience of working in a laboratory or school and will be comfortable overseeing the organisation and maintenance of scientific apparatus and equipment, including inventory, storage and disposal of chemicals.

The successful candidate will be comfortable working closely with the senior science technician and will provide assistance in the monitoring and development of the practical elements of our science provision.

Archbishop Ilsley is a large oversubscribed Catholic Secondary School in Acocks Green on the border of Hall Green and Yardley, that caters for pupils between the ages of 11 and 18.  There are 210 pupils in each year and the sixth form is predicted to grow considerably over the next five years.  OFSTED rated the school ‘good’ when they last visited in June 2018.  Our GCSE results are strong and over 50% of last year’s Year 13 received a grade B; 25% achieved an A or A*.

Deadline for applications: Friday 14^th  February 2025 at midday

Please send your completed CES application form to recruitment@ilsley.bham.sch.uk

Interviews are likely to take place on the following date: Wednesday 5th February 2025