Lab Tech Apprenticeship

The post-holder will receive the training and support required to complete their apprenticeship. In accordance with the practices and procedures of the academy, ensure that a safe, effective, and efficient laboratory technical service is provided for the use of pupils and teaching staff.
To provide technical advice and assistance in the classroom to support pupils and assist teaching
staff with learning activities.

**Working week**

Monday to Friday term time only

**Wage**

5.28 per hour

**Qualification obtained**

Lab technician level 3

**Hours**

37 per week

Possible start date

January 24

**Key Responsibilities**
- To prepare and assemble apparatus and components for demonstration, class work assessments and examinations.
- When requested by teaching staff, to demonstrate the use of different equipment and materials regarding safety, including providing technical advice, assistance and supervision to pupils during practical’s, project work and assessments.
- To advise teachers, when required, particularly those teaching outside the specialism, being retrained or on probation. (See details below).
- To install, test and calibrate both existing and new equipment.
- Where applicable, assists the teacher with coursework, delivery of work programmes/lessons and assessments within the specialist area. (See details below).
- To construct and devise equipment to meet the changing needs of practical programmes, including the manufacture of teaching aids. To adapt apparatus and basic storage facilities.
- At the request of teaching staff, to provide practical advice and safety instructions to students.
- To construct and maintain the plug-in peripheral equipment for computers and electronic measuring devices.
- To ensure that equipment, materials, and apparatus, including teaching aids, are maintained in a serviceable and safe condition. To undertake repairs when necessary and, where applicable, recommend or arrange outside repairs, replacement, or maintenance. To ensure that any scientific debris or hazardous materials/spills are removed from the sinks, bench tops and other areas to provide a safe environment for cleaning staff and others.
- To deal with spillages/emergencies during practical activities.
- To ensure that gas and water taps are turned off, and that electrical connections, chemical solutions and other materials are left stored in a safe and secure condition ready for re-use.
- To monitor the condition and stock levels of all apparatus, reagents, and materials regarding shelf llife, safety, and economy by undertaking regular checks.

**Competencies**
- Effective use of ICT and other specialist equipment/resources.
- Full working knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice/legislation.
- Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities.
- Ability to relate well to children and adults.
- Good communication, planning and organisational skills.

**Values**
- Personal vision is aligned with ATTs high aspirations and expectations of self and others.
- Genuine passion and a belief in the potential of every student.
- Motivation to continually improve standards and achieve excellence above norms.

**Education**

Must have Maths and English at GCSE level A-C (4-9)

**About the employer**

The Iceni Academy is a mixed, all-through school located over two sites in Norfolk, England