Apprentice Science Technician
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Company: The City Academy, Hackney
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Location: London, E9 6EA
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £14,560.00 per year
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Sector: Health and science
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Ref: NAS-2000038622
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Application Deadline Date: 07/07/2026
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Start Date: 01/09/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: 35 hours per week, TERM TIME ONLY, 39 weeks per year. Exact start and finish times to be confimed
Brief Description
As Science Apprentice at The City Academy Hackney, you will join a large and successful Science department, based in well-equipped labs. If you are fascinated by Science and have good practical skills, this could be an ideal opportunity to earn, whilst developing your skills towards a career supporting Science teaching in schools.
Training to be Provided
You will undertake a Level 3 Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship with an Ofsted rated 'Outstanding' training provider, CSR Scientific Training, which will include:
- Fully recognised apprenticeship qualification - Level 3 Laboratory Technician
- On-the-job competency training
- Training will be delivered online with one site visit by a vocational skills coach to assess you in the workplace
Upon successful completion, apprentices can apply for professional registration as a Registered Science Technician, RSciTech, with either the Royal Society of Chemistry or Royal Society of Biology.
Future Prospects
Upon successful completion, there may be a permanent role to apply for.
Vacancy Detail
Key duties will include:
- To provide specialist assistance and support to teaching staff in the preparation and assembly of teaching resources, apparatus and equipment
- To prepare and maintain laboratories and materials for use by staff and pupils, ensuring that an orderly, safe and healthy environment is provided for teaching practical lessons
- To contribute as appropriate, by supervising and advising on the proper and safe use of materials for practical activities, including teacher-directed support
- To maintain and undertake reasonable repairs to equipment and, where required, inform the senior technician or head of department
- To be responsible for the safe storage of equipment and materials and the disposal of waste products in accordance with the relevant regulations, guidelines and school procedures
- To maintain appropriate records for the control and allocation of relevant equipment and resources
- To undertake stock allocation activities and maintain appropriate records
- To support teaching staff with the organisation and preparation of displays of subject materials or pupils’ work
- To ensure that Health & Safety requirements and other relevant regulations (e.g. CLEAPPS) are adhered to and observed. This may involve undertaking regular checking procedures and risk assessments, as appropriate to the work area
- To carry out administrative tasks as required
- To participate in the first aid duty rota
Other Information
- COLAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff
to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks - If you already hold a BSc or MSc in a closely related field, you will be ineligible for apprenticeship funding
- You must have been a UK resident for a minimum of 3 years to be eligible for this position
- To give yourself the best chance, please ensure your application is genuine and written in your own words. Applications created solely with AI tools may not be accepted