Apprentice Science Technician

Key duties will include:

To provide specialist assistance and support to teaching staff in the preparation and assembly of teaching resources, apparatus and equipment To prepare and maintain laboratories and materials for use by staff and pupils, ensuring that an orderly, safe and healthy environment is provided for teaching practical lessons To contribute as appropriate, by supervising and advising on the proper and safe use of materials for practical activities, including teacher-directed support To maintain and undertake reasonable repairs to equipment and, where required, inform the senior technician or head of department To be responsible for the safe storage of equipment and materials and the disposal of waste products in accordance with the relevant regulations, guidelines and school procedures To maintain appropriate records for the control and allocation of relevant equipment and resources To undertake stock allocation activities and maintain appropriate records To support teaching staff with the organisation and preparation of displays of subject materials or pupils’ work To ensure that Health & Safety requirements and other relevant regulations (e.g. CLEAPPS) are adhered to and observed. This may involve undertaking regular checking procedures and risk assessments, as appropriate to the work area To carry out administrative tasks as required To participate in the first aid duty rota

Training:

You will undertake a Level 3 Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship with an Ofsted rated 'Outstanding' training provider, CSR Scientific Training, which will include: 

Fully recognised apprenticeship qualification - Level 3 Laboratory Technician On-the-job competency training Training will be delivered online with one site visit by a vocational skills coach to assess you in the workplace

Upon successful completion, apprentices can apply for professional registration as a Registered Science Technician, RSciTech, with either the Royal Society of Chemistry or Royal Society of Biology.

Training Outcome:

Upon successful completion, there may be a permanent role to apply for.

Employer Description:

The City Academy, Hackney offers all students an outstanding opportunity to learn and achieve in a purpose-built environment with access to the highest standards of teaching, support and challenge. We achieve those standards by promoting a working environment which pioneers innovation, professional development and the highest standards of teaching and support.

Our success is judged by excellence in examination results, standards of behaviour, sporting and creative achievement as well as the politeness, self-discipline and compassion of our students. It is important to us that students enjoy learning and feel safe and happy at school, and we enable them to develop the confidence, independence and self-awareness required for their future success and well-being.

Working Hours :
35 hours per week, TERM TIME ONLY, 39 weeks per year. Exact start and finish times to be confimed

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative