Science Technician (Apprentice)

We have an exciting opportunity to appoint an Apprentice Science Technician on a Term Time only basis to join our team at Vale of York Academy. 

This role will enable you to work towards gaining a Level 3 qualification as a Laboratory Technician. You will work under the supervision and direction of teachers to support learning by providing technical assistance, through the coordination, preparation and maintenance of teaching areas and equipment for students. This will include assisting to prepare resources, materials and equipment for science lessons as directed.

20% of your working week will be dedicated to working towards your apprenticeship qualification which will be supported by our external training provider.

Job Details

Hours of Work: 37 hours per week (20% of this will be dedicated to working towards your apprenticeship qualification) term time only

Position Type: Fixed term in line with apprenticeship course requirements

Line Manager: Curriculum Lead for Science

Travel Required: No

Application Process

Please complete the online application form to apply for this role. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. You should use the information supplied with in the Job Description & Person Specification to make the best of your application by identifying some specific pieces of work you may have undertaken in any of these areas. Your application may be viewed in regard to some or all of the skill specific areas over the course of the selection process. Applications via agencies will not be considered.

Interviews will take place as soon as possible after the closing date.

Hope Sentamu Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks.

Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the Trust. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people.