Science Technician Apprentice

Some of your key duties and responsibilities will be to: 

Prepare, set up and clear away apparatus, chemicals and materials for practical science lessons Check equipment before and after use, ensuring it is safe and fit for purpose Prepare solutions and assemble specialist equipment for demonstrations and experiments Return all equipment and materials to appropriate storage following use Maintain laboratories and preparation areas in a clean, safe and orderly condition Carry out routine cleaning of equipment, glassware, sinks and work surfaces Ensure safe storage of chemicals, equipment and resources in line with regulations Report faults or breakages and assist with basic repairs where appropriate Monitor stock levels of chemicals, equipment and consumables Assist with ordering, checking and storing deliveries Maintain accurate records of stock, including inventories and usage Work in accordance with health and safety policies, including COSHH and CLEAPSS guidance Ensure safe handling, storage and disposal of chemicals and materials Highlight any safety concerns to the Senior Science Technician or teaching staff Support safe working practices within practical lessons Provide practical support to teaching staff, including assisting with demonstrations where appropriate Support students during practical work when required, under supervision Contribute to the smooth running of practical science provision across the department Undertake the Level 3 Laboratory Technician apprenticeship, delivered by CSR Scientific Training Participate in training, review meetings and professional development activities Apply learning from the apprenticeship to develop skills within the role

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:

We would expect the individual to progress into a Science Lab Technician or a Senior Science Lab Technician.

Employer Description:

We are proud to be an outstanding girls’ grammar school, as confirmed by Ofsted in November 2022, where we were judged outstanding in every category. NGHS was recently ranked #1 in Shropshire and #42 nationally for GCSE in the Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026. We have also received national recognition for our work in Mental Health, Holocaust Education, and Kindness, including the Be Kind Award and the AcSEED Award.

We are very much a family and a team at NGHS; our colleagues work exceptionally hard to help each student to achieve their potential and they also support each other. We take staff well-being extremely seriously and our Well-being Charter is included in our recruitment pack to show you what we do.

Our trustee board is incredibly supportive and experienced. Their drive and ambition for the school keeps us on our toes, but they are passionate about enhancing opportunities for all students. We are heavily oversubscribed and hold an annual entrance test. We have, on average, 120 girls in each year group. The sixth form is also oversubscribed, and we take students from a number of 11-16 and 11-18 high schools as well, of course, as our own Year 11s.

Working Hours :
Monday - Thursday: 8.00am - 4.00pm. Friday: 8.00am - 3.30pm. Term Time Only

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