Role: Apprentice Science Technician
Academy: Outwood Academy City Fields
Start Date: September 2025
Salary (Actual Salary): £20,301
Working Pattern: 37 Hours per Week, Monday to Friday, Term Time Plus Five Days
Being part of Outwood Academy City Fields is about bringing high-quality opportunities and experiences to our diverse school. We wish to employ someone who can provide meaningful engagement and help all children, staff and visitors thrive in the areas they work.
City Fields is a multicultural school in the heart of the Wakefield community. Our school supports the local community and the wealth of opportunities our diverse background brings. Anyone wanting to take on this role should be prepared to challenge themselves to meet the needs of a diverse community.
Ofsted noted that putting ‘students first’ is something that directs and guides actions each day. ‘Because leaders set such a strong example of their high ambitions for pupils, other staff mirror these aspirations’. ‘Outwood Academy City Fields is a school where leaders want the very best for pupils’ in whatever walk of life they engage in.
We are seeking to recruit an Apprentice Science Technician to provide technical support to the Science Department. Duties will include preparing materials and resources for lessons, setting up equipment for practical sessions and assisting teaching staff with practical and examination work.
The successful candidate will work towards a Level 3 Laboratory Technician Skills qualification and will have the ability to be able to work independently and in a team, have initiative, and good organisational skills.
It is vital that you are able to prioritise your workload and ensure that strict deadlines are met whilst working under pressure and maintaining confidentiality at all times.
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