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Laboratory Technician Apprentice (Level 3) - St John Fisher Catholic School, Chatham
Location: Chatham, United Kingdom
Job Category: Education
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Job Reference: 821e7bd0566a
Job Views: 8
Posted: 09.02.2025
Expiry Date: 26.03.2025
Job Description:
Working for St John Fisher Catholic School
St. John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School has a proud history of educating our local Medway community. Established in 1964, we are the only Catholic secondary school in the local authority. One of seven secondary modern schools in the area, we are a diverse community, proud to educate Catholic students as well as those of other faiths and none.
Our community of staff is incredibly supportive of each other, and our personalised CPD programme means that everyone’s career development is supported in a way that is specific to them. We are passionate about work-life balance, finishing lessons early on a Wednesday afternoon so that CPD and meetings can largely take place during normal school hours, and we provide counselling services free of charge to those who need them.
The school is looking to appoint a Laboratory Technician Apprentice to join the excellent Science faculty to continue the positive trends of results for pupils. Two real strengths of the team are the sense of openness and willingness to assist one another.
We are now seeking an enthusiastic individual to join the team as a Level 3 Laboratory Technician Apprentice!
The Package
* Starting salary: £7.55 per hour
* Working hours: 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday (8am - 3.30pm) - term time only
* Strong public transport links & on-site parking available
* Regular training and CPD opportunities
What will I be doing as a Laboratory Technician Apprentice?
Working with the Senior Science Technician, your role will be to co-ordinate the use of practical resources and facilities and help meet the practical needs of the science curriculum, including liaising with teaching staff and support staff outside the department.
* Supporting the technical team within the science department, including assisting in practical classes, carrying out demonstrations (if required), preparing resources, assembling apparatus.
* Designing, constructing, and modifying apparatus.
* Carrying out risk assessments for technician activities.
* Setting up and caring for plant and animal collections.
* Preparing standard solutions, purifying chemicals, treating waste.
* Supporting the development of new procedures, processes, and resources to support curriculum and legislative changes.
* Maintaining resources, ordering new stock, and keeping accurate stock records.
* Ensuring the department’s resources are maintained to the required standards.
* Giving technical advice to teachers, technicians, and pupils/students.
Staff Development
* Participate in induction training, staff review processes, and professional development opportunities.
* Assess development and training needs and discuss with line manager.
* Set your own targets before any development activity and review and evaluate the activity after completion.
* Keep personal records of all staff development activities.
To carry out any other relevant duties as may be reasonably required by the Headteacher.
What could the future look like?
There’s no limit to what you can achieve while working with St John Fisher School. Their team is at the heart of what they do, and they are looking for someone who wants to play a key part in that long term. As a successful applicant, you have the potential to secure a full-time position with the business at the end of your apprenticeship.
This apprenticeship program serves as a stepping stone towards a rewarding career in testing, with the added opportunity to become a registered Technician (RSci Tech).
What will you bring?
Qualifications
It’s about enthusiasm, not school results. We’re looking for someone with the right attitude and aptitude to fit right in at St John Fisher Catholic School.
About you
* We’re looking for an apprentice who is committed to ensuring that every child at the school has access to the best possible education.
* Organised and enjoy taking a methodical approach to your work.
* Be a team player and work as part of an effective team.
* Be prepared for a challenge as you take on activities to ensure the needs of the school are met.
* To succeed in this apprenticeship, you’ll need bags of enthusiasm, be a fantastic collaborator, and be hungry to learn!
Please note, because of the nature of this position, you must live within a 45-minute commute to site, and will be required to undertake a DBS check prior to starting at St John Fisher Catholic School.
So how does the apprenticeship work?
At Tiro, you’ll devote a minimum of 6 hours of your working week on ‘off the job’ training. This can include theory training and practical training. Together this will count towards a Level 3 Laboratory Technician apprenticeship.
Want to know more? Check out the apprenticeship standards here.
Eligibility
You’ll need to be over 16, not in full-time education, have lived in the UK for 3 years, and have the right to work in the UK.
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