Apprentice Science Technician at The City Academy, Hackney

Job description

About this Role

COLATis driven by an unwavering ambition to bethe best. We believe exceptional people createoutstanding schools, transforming lives and shaping the future of everystudent. We have academies located in north, south and east London combiningthe heritage and tradition of the Corporation of London with a genuinelyinnovative, enterprising, and entrepreneurial ethos. We are also committed toproviding training and development to all our staff, plus excellent careeradvancement opportunities within our evolving Trust.

We:

- believe strongly in the transformationalnature of education operating schools in areas of significant disadvantage.

-understand that strong outcomes lead to improved life chances for our students,so we are unapologetically results driven.

-adopt a 'warm/strict' approach, combining high expectations with care andsupport meaning that we never compromise on standards or expectations

-ensure that no student's background becomes a reason for low expectations.

providean environment where students can learn without disruption

-maintain exemplary standards of behaviour, with systems, rituals and norms thatinstil strong habits

-take great pride in fostering an exceptionally positive learning environmentand we work meticulously to maintain our strong ethos and culture.

About the Role

We are seeking to appointan Apprentice Science Technician for a September 2026 start. If you arefascinated by Science and have good practical skills, this could be an idealopportunity to earn, whilst developing your skills towards a career supportingScience teaching in schools.

The apprenticeship will befull time, 35 hours per week, during the school terms. Four days each week willbe spent on-site, with one day a study day working towards a Level 3 Laboratory Technician qualification. This is a fixedterm appointment for 20 months up to May 2028 to cover the duration of thecourse.

This busy role offers bothvariety and challenge. As ScienceApprentice at The City Academy Hackney, you will join a large and successfulScience department, based in well-equipped laboratories. You will be supportedby our Senior Science Technician in preparing laboratories and materials,setting up apparatus and equipment, storing and maintaining stock, disposing ofmaterials and ensuring that health and safety requirements are met. You will also have the chance to be hands-onin classrooms, supporting teaching staff and students during lessons.

You will have a genuine enthusiasm for Science and be passionate about supporting our students' success. You will have Maths and English GCSE at grade 4 or equivalent, with some experience of handling scientific equipment, and a basic understanding of good health and safety practices. The personal qualities needed include good time-management, effective communication skills and the ability to work flexibly as part of a team.

About you

You will be

-fully aligned with our approach, understanding the critical role that all staffplay in supporting a behavioural and learning culture.

-highly effective and will strive to surpass what has been achieved.

-committed to creating an environment that promotes academic, creative,sporting, linguistic and personal achievement.

This is an exciting time to be part of the City ofLondon Academies Trust, and we very much hope that you will be inspired to wantto join us. We are committed to investing in the next generation of COLATpeople who will embody the Trust's culture, values and ethos.

If you are keen to start on anexciting career path as a Science Technician, we encourage you to apply.Candidates must address the person specification in no more than 1,000 words.Applications must be submitted via the My New Term portal.

Closingdate: Monday 6 July 2026, 9am

Interviews are scheduled to take place in the week beginning 6 July 2026

City of London Academies Trust supports Equal OpportunitiesEmployment.

Cityof London Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting thewelfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share thiscommitment and to undergo appropriate checks in line with Keeping Children Safein Education, including enhanced DBS checks and a willingness to demonstratecommitment to the standards which flows from City of London Academies Trustvision and values.

Our schools are based in the heart of an evolving community in Hackney, and we value the diversity of our workforce. We welcome candidatesfrom all backgrounds to join our team.

Therole is covered by part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and therefore the abilityto speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

Cityof London Academies Trust Company Registration No. 04504128.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

04-07-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No