Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the post of Apprentice Science Laboratory Technician at The Oxford Academy. An Apprentice will be working within our multidisciplinary Science Department and under the direction of the Senior Science Technician in school laboratories. It is a vital role to support classroom activities in the science subjects.

Training and Qualification

Work As an apprentice, you'll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You'll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff. What you'll do at work Through the training provider, CSR Scientific Training, you will undertake a Level 3 Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship which will include: Fully recognised apprenticeship qualification - Level 3 Laboratory Technician On-the-job competency training Theoretical knowledge - BTEC Level 3 Applied Science The majority of your learning will be completed online once a week with some face-to-face practical sessions / exams in Sutton Coldfield. 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. Where you'll work The Oxford Academy Sandy Lane West Littlemore Oxford OX4 6JZ

Required Skills & Qualification

Essential qualifications GCSE in: 2 more GCSEs (grade 4) English (grade 4) Maths (grade 4) Science (grade 4) Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know. Skills Communication skills IT skills Attention to detail Organisation skills Problem solving skills Administrative skills Number skills Analytical skills Logical Team working Creative Non judgemental Other Working in a secondary school supporting students. This is a vital role to support classroom activities in the science subjects. This vacancy will close early if a suitable candidate is found sooner than the closing date. Do not delay your application.

Employer

RIVER LEARNING TRUST

Oxford, OX4 6JZ

Provider

CSR SCIENTIFIC TRAINING LIMITED

About Employer

The Oxford Academy is a warm, friendly and vibrant school that is built on an ethos of high expectations for all and a belief that every child will be successful - academically, personally and as a lifelong contributor to the wider world. Our inclusive Christian values underpin all that we do. Staff at our school have a firm belief in the power of education to shape children's lives for the better. The Oxford Academy is centred on a culture of excellence where we respect each other, are self-motivated, determined, responsible, have a thirst for learning, and a strong sense of pride in belonging to the Academy. We are committed to providing educational opportunities of the highest quality for all our students and we believe in educating the whole child. We aim to deliver a broad education that is ambitious, varied and stimulating in a caring environment that creates well-rounded individuals who excel and benefit from our approaches to teaching and learning. At the Oxford Academy, we are inclusive and a school for all in our community. We work to meet the needs of our students - whatever it takes. The Oxford Academy is driven by raising aspirations, expectations and achievements for all. We are very much outward facing and seek to engage with local, national and international partners, in order to build an ambitious network of support for the children in our care. Our fundamental aim is to create vibrant and dynamic learning experiences, so every child has the opportunity to become an ambitious, confident learner.