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  • Start date details

    February/March 2025

  • Closing date

    24 January 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    8 January 2025

Job details

Job role

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Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time

Contract type

Fixed term

Full-time equivalent salary

£9.50 Hourly

Apprentice Science Technician job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our science team for an apprentice science technician. The apprentice will be working in a school environment and will be trained by a hugely experienced colleague to prepare science practicals in Physics, Biology and Chemistry for Key Stage 3 and 4. They will also be trained in relevant health and safety matters, chemical handling, and biological hazards. They will learn how to make up different solutions of chemicals and have the opportunity to support in a classroom once fully trained.

The post is for 30 hours per week. 40 weeks per year. This would ideally begin at 8am to help ensure daily preparations are in place and end at 2.30pm but precise timings can be negotiated if needed.

Minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above (including Mathematics and English Language and a Science subject) or equivalent or having acquired relevant experience.

Daily tasks will involve:

  • Tracking the senior technician for training
  • Preparing lesson requests
  • Liaising with teachers
  • Simple repairs of equipment
  • Laboratory and equipment checks

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

Through the training provider, CSR Scientific Training, you will undertake a Level 3 Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship which will include:

Fully recognised apprenticeship qualification - Level 3 Laboratory Technician

On-the-job competency training

Theoretical knowledge - BTEC Level 3 Applied Science

The majority of your learning will be completed online once a week with some face-to-face practical sessions/exams in Sutton Coldfield. 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.

The apprenticeship is expected to last between 18-24 months.

The Romsey School is a very special place - a wonderful environment in which to work and learn. Our entire curriculum is based around our shared values of care, aspire and include. All students enjoy the very best experiences during their time at Romsey and leave us inspired, confident, fulfilled and ready to rise to the challenge of their future.

The Gateway Central Servicesis an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Gateway Trust is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service.

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About The Romsey School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary
School size
1130 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
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Our vision is to provide a world class education for our young people.

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