Science Technician Apprentice

Harris Church of England Academy, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 6EA

27 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  31 August 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  4 August 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £7.55 Hourly Point 1 on Apprenticeship Scale for 1st Year. Term Time + 10 days. 8.30am-4.30pm M-F

Science Technician Apprentice job summary

KEY PURPOSE

To co-ordinate a technical service to the science department to ensure safe practices are observed; provide general care of science rooms, and support teaching and learning through preparation of resources and in class support. To learn all the requirements of a Science Technician role to enable you to achieve the requirements laid out in L3 Science Laboratory Technician, a full breakdown is in link below:

https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeship-standards/st0248-v1-2

This role includes on the job learning and successful completion of a L3 qualification. Support will be given to the successful candidate.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

The appointee will be line managed by the Head of Department for Science.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Support the Science Technician and Department

Prepare resources and assemble apparatus.

Prepare and provide equipment and resources for lessons, ensuring teaching areas and equipment are well maintained and organised.

Assist the Head of Science (HOS) in maintaining an up to date inventory for the departments equipment and manage this effectively to ensure all equipment is ready and available to use.

Construct and modify apparatus.

Give technical and health & safety advice to teachers, technicians and students.

Carry out risk assessments for technician activities with HOS.

Assist in practical classes and carry out demonstrations, providing appropriate advice.

Keep up to date with health & safety requirements and with developments in practical science e.g. attending courses and reading publications.

Disposal of waste materials.

Check fume cupboards, pressure vessels and first-aid kits; carrying out electrical and other safety checks; etc.

Organise, store and check the condition of chemicals and equipment.

Attend department meetings.

Set up and care for plant and animal collections.

Prepare standard solutions, purify chemicals, treat waste.

Check stock, prepare orders and keep stock records.

Maintain resources.

Collect, check and return equipment to stores.

General laboratory cleaning of bench surfaces sinks and fixed equipment, general cleaning and repair of equipment.

Support in other departments as and when requested to.

Support with displays.

Preparation of materials and visual resources for lessons.

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Harris Church of England Academy

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 874 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Harris Church of England Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/harris-church-of-england-academy

Harris Church of England Academy is a mixed, non-selective, Church of England secondary academy situated in Rugby, Warwickshire. There are approximately 720 students at the school between the ages of 11-16.

Harris Church of England Academy converted to academy status in 2014. It is part of the Diocese of Coventry Multi Academy Trust.

Headteacher

Mrs R Harrison

Values and vision

Harris Church of England Academy is more than just a place where students come to learn. It is also a place where a community develops and thrives. It is a place where we come together to support each other to achieve, whether it is in the classroom learning, on the sports field competing or on the stage performing, we know that success comes from us all working together.

Student progress will always remain a key priority because outcomes so often dictate future pathways and opportunities for young people.

Our educational vision is to create a community of lifelong learners who are anchored by a clear set of Christian values, passionate about realising their potential and have the capacity to contribute to their community, as well balanced and confident citizens. I have an absolute belief in the ability of all to achieve within a Christian ethos and to provide opportunities for young people to develop spiritually, morally, socially and culturally.

The ethos of the school is at the heart of everything we do, as education is not just about the academic results but about looking at the whole person. It is about teaching life skills to enable young people to succeed in whatever they choose to do. All that we do is underpinned by Christian values and mutual respect.

For our students, the vision will enable them to not only achieve their true academic potential, but also increase self-esteem, build resilience and self-belief in their God given talents.

Ofsted

"The school has a caring ethos and ensures that pupils are well looked after and kept safe."

"Leaders are preparing pupils well for a life in Britain."

"Pupils are proud of their school, which is calm and orderly at all times."

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