Apprentice - Science Technician

Hours: 37 Hours - Term Time Only

Salary: £5.00 per hour (actual salary £8,214.00)

Contract: Fixed Term 2 years to complete course

Here at Diverse Academies Trust our people are truly at the heart of everything we do. We empower our colleagues to enable our students and pupils to meet the highest possible standards, and we recognise that all our staff have a role in improving student outcomes.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice to join our Science Faculty. If you are motivated to support students, have an interest in science, can demonstrate Manners, Determination and Teamwork and want make a real difference this could be the first step on your career journey within science and education for you.

We know that our staff team are our greatest resource. Therefore, we invest heavily in them and we know that this has helped us to develop our stable, supportive and high performing team with in the science faculty at The Holgate Academy.

We know that we have a lot to offer someone who wants to feel respected, appreciated and who is excited by the opportunity to develop new skills with in the different areas of science; Physics, Chemistry and Biology. If you want to be part of an exciting journey within the science faculty at The Holgate Academy, we would be delighted to hear from you.

More information about the Science Technician Apprenticeship Programme will be available to the successful candidate who will have the choice of courses/providers.

The successful candidate will:

• Have a wiliness to learn

• Have a keen interest in science

• Be a positive role model who can build a good rapport with students and staff

• Work as part of a busy science team

• Have the ability to organise and manage own workload and support the senior technicians 

• Deliver good level of accuracy, effective timekeeping and a proactive approach to problem solving

• Understand the importance of community.

In return you will benefit from:                  

• Full support and comprehensive induction programme                  
• A strong and caring ethos among staff and students                  
• Excellent CPD opportunities   
• Networking opportunities across Diverse Academies                  
• Salary sacrifice schemes/staff discounts
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of at least 14%
• Apprenticeship Training (with time to complete course work) 

If you have any questions about the role please contact Phil Bailey at The Holgate Academy on 0115 963 2104 or email PBailey@holgate-ac.org.uk 

Closing date:   19 October 2023

Start Date: Nov/Dec 2023

Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should we identify an appropriate candidate.

Diverse Academies and its Governors are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in their care and expects everybody working for the organisation to share this commitment. Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy. To this end any offer of employment will be subject to safer recruitment checks and clearances.

Diverse Academies is a multi-academy trust with a vision to inspire, to raise aspirations and to create brighter tomorrows. Across primary, secondary and special settings, we share a common mission to nurture curiosity, develop wellbeing and empower children and young people to go beyond their aspirations. Together, we believe we can make a difference in our diverse communities, and in the lives of those who learn with us and work with us.  

We empower. We respect. We care.