Science Technician (Apprentice)
School 21
Newham
- New
- Salary:
- £13,000 per annum
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- September 2024 as soon as possible.
- Apply by:
- 29 July 2024
Job overview
Science Technician (Apprentice)
Apply by: 9am, Monday, 29th July 2024
Likely interview date: Thursday 1st August 2024
Job start: 01.09.24
Salary: £13,000 per annum
Location: Stratford, Newham
Contract: Fixed term initially for 18 to 24 months, full-time (with day-release one day
per week), subject to an Enhanced DBS check
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Science Technician to undertake an apprenticeship at School 21. You will be given day-release one day per week to attend college whilst undergoing your Level 3 Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship and will gain invaluable experience whilst working at the school for the remaining four days of the week. You will be an integral part of the Science Department and will assist with the delivery of an outstanding practical science curriculum. The technician will support the running and organisation of the science prep room.
Reporting to the Senior Laboratory Technician, you will have a vital role to play in the Science Department, both in support of teachers and undertaking various administrative matters. The primary responsibility is to ensure that pupils derive maximum benefit from practical lessons by communicating well with teaching staff to make sure that practical lessons are properly equipped.
Other important tasks involve the maintenance of records, chemicals and equipment and ensuring that all equipment is prepared safely and delivered/cleared away in a timely manner. It is expected that the laboratories are maintained in a safe and tidy fashion and that standard safety procedures are known and adhered to at all times. It would be advantageous if applicants had a basic knowledge of First Aid and a competency in ICT is necessary. You will have a scientific background preferably with Science A levels or equivalent qualifications or experience.
The role will suit someone with excellent communication, time management and organisational skills and someone who is able to show initiative and flexibility while balancing a range of scientific, health and safety, maintenance and cleaning responsibilities. We are looking for someone who can bring rigour, an eye for detail who has a passion for science to our established science team who teach across the middle, secondary and sixth form schools.
The apprentice technician will be responsible to the Science Team for:
- Establishing and maintaining an organised and safe Prep Room
- Developing requisition procedures and health and safety systems
- Timely delivery of requested practical materials
- Maintenance of equipment
- Stock control
- Occasional class demonstrations and in lesson support/support with educational visits
- Maintenance of laboratory supplies
Supporting the delivery of the Science Curriculum:
- Preparation of resources (including chemicals), selecting and assembling the correct apparatus
- Obtaining materials by local purchase
- Giving technical advice to staff
- Attending science meetings and offering suggestions that will support delivery of concepts through practical science
- Assisting practical classes and carrying out demonstrations where required by teachers
For more information see: www.school21.org.uk or e-mail careers@school21.org.uk.
To apply: Please visit the careers pages at www.school21.org.uk and complete an online application form or alternatively click here.
School 21 is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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About School 21
About School 21
School 21 is a pioneering 4 to 18 school in Stratford, East London, for girls and boys and children from all starting points and backgrounds. We are looking for the next cohort of teachers who want to continue to shape the school so that it stays at the forefront of innovation in education.
School 21 is a very special and different kind of place to work in. We empower staff to find their voice and their creativity. We offer collaboration and learning across ages and subjects. All staff have tailored programmes of professional development which results in extraordinary outcomes for the students. We offer multiple routes for progression through subjects and pedagogies. We believe strongly in developing the full potential of all staff.
The mission of School 21 is to empower young people to take on the world. Through a rich curriculum of ‘head’, ‘heart’ and ‘hand’ we want children knowing a lot, understanding themselves and making things happen. Our ‘dialogic approach’ to teaching helps children learn through talk and learn to talk and give everyone a voice.
We think schools should be places where children craft stunning work with real products, for real audiences and as a result of real teacher collaboration. Over the past few years our students have created immersive theatre productions depicting the French and Russian revolutions, built mechanical toys bursting with scientific craft. They have spoken out about human rights, ran campaigns to improve the biodiversity of Stratford and charted local history through photographs and poetry. Student work has been critiqued by directors and historians, professors and artists. All work is displayed, celebrated and challenged at termly Exhibitions of Beautiful Work where children tell us their stories of learning, drawing on their deep wells of oracy and well-being.
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