Science Technician Apprentice
Aston Manor Academy
Birmingham (B6 4PZ)
Closes in 18 days (Friday 24 July 2026)
Posted on 6 July 2026
Contents
Summary
Kick-start your career in education and science with a Science Technician Apprenticeship at Aston Manor Academy. Gain hands-on experience supporting practical lessons, preparing equipment, maintaining resources, and creating a safe learning environment. If you are enthusiastic about science, we would love to hear from you.
- Wage
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£13,520 to £21,479.90, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
- Training course
- Laboratory technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Apprenticeship duration will be 18-24 months depending on if a Level 3 BTEC is included.
You will be contracted a full working week; Monday – Thursday (8:00 – 4:00) and (Fridays 8:00 – 15:00).
32 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 2026
- Duration
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2 years
- Positions available
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1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
- Preparation of teaching aids
- Preparation and clearing away of materials/samples for both class-work and examinations
- Assistance with and/or support of open evenings, exhibitions, etc.
- Routine maintenance and simple repair of equipment
- Planning and co-ordination of the general maintenance of equipment
- Arrangement for the repair of equipment with outside agencies
- Where trained to do so, and subject to the availability of appropriate equipment sharpen handsaws, drills and other tools
- Where trained and authorised to do so, and subject to the availability of appropriate equipment, operate and maintain circular saws, handsaws, drills and other tools
- Carry out safety checks in accordance with laid down instructions and codes of practice
- In the event of chemical spillage, ensure to liaise with the BSS that workshop floors, walls, benches and fittings are properly cleaned
- Be aware of the appropriate and safe storage of chemicals and where necessary inform other members of staff of known hazards
- Safe disposal of chemical preparations and toxic substances in accordance with relevant codes of practice
- Organisation of stock and stores
- Maintenance of inventories of departmental stocks of equipment and material
- Assistance with budget preparation for replacement and new equipment, tools and materials
- Requisitioning materials and equipment to main adequate stock levels after liaison with the Head of Department
- Liaison with the Head of Department regarding the use of new information technology equipment
- To undertake a range of duties appropriate to the Technology Department, in accordance with those duties performed by technicians
- To look after small groups of students giving technical support as and when requested
- Individuals have a responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people he/she is responsible for or comes into contact with
- To ensure all tasks are carried out with due regard to Health and Safety
Where you'll work
Phillips Street
Aston
Birmingham
B6 4PZ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
CSR SCIENTIFIC TRAINING LIMITED
Training course
Laboratory technician (level 3)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
What you'll learn
Course contents
- Comply with health and safety policies and procedures including HASWA, COSHH, risk assessments, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), manual handling, emergency procedures.
- Maintain excellent housekeeping, in accordance with organisation Standard Procedures
- Order and control stocks of laboratory materials where required
- Identify, organise and use resources effectively to complete tasks applying the concepts of resource efficiency e.g energy, water and waste
- Adhere to internal and external regulatory requirements e.g. GLP, GMP, GDP
- Prepare for, and perform, laboratory experiments, tests or tasks following any specified methodologies to provide reliable, accurate data e.g. weighing, pipetting, filtering, spectroscopic techniques, chromatography techniques
- Demonstrate technical competence in the use of specified instruments and equipment
- Report faults and seek diagnostic advice to maintain equipment in good working order, including calibration where required
- Complete documentation proficiently
- Keep accurate records of laboratory work undertaken and results
- Contribute to the preparation of reports.
- Use simple statistical techniques for data presentation and evaluation e. g calculation of median and standard deviation, production of graphs
- Demonstrate problem solving techniques including identification of sources of error and how they can be reduced e.g. human error
- Use standard software packages and applications e.g. Microsoft Office suite
- Use Laboratory Information Management systems to support their work
- Address non-routine problems with samples and instrumentation, within defined areas
- Identify relevant information from scientific sources e.g. supervisors, literature etc. in order to contribute to solutions
- Participate in continuous performance improvement of systems and processes relevant to the work environment e.g. workplace organisation techniques, accreditation (e.g. ISO, UKAS) and proficiency testing.
- Evaluate data, recognise and call attention to anomalous or unusual results
- Comply with health and safety policies and procedures including HASWA, COSHH, risk assessments, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), manual handling, emergency procedures.
- Maintain excellent housekeeping, in accordance with organisation Standard Procedures
- Order and control stocks of laboratory materials where required
- Identify, organise and use resources effectively to complete tasks applying the concepts of resource efficiency e.g energy, water and waste
- Adhere to internal and external regulatory requirements e.g. GLP, GMP, GDP
- Prepare for, and perform, laboratory experiments, tests or tasks following any specified methodologies to provide reliable, accurate data e.g. weighing, pipetting, filtering, spectroscopic techniques, chromatography techniques
- Demonstrate technical competence in the use of specified instruments and equipment
- Report faults and seek diagnostic advice to maintain equipment in good working order, including calibration where required
- Complete documentation proficiently
- Keep accurate records of laboratory work undertaken and results
- Contribute to the preparation of reports.
- Use simple statistical techniques for data presentation and evaluation e. g calculation of median and standard deviation, production of graphs
- Demonstrate problem solving techniques including identification of sources of error and how they can be reduced e.g. human error
- Use standard software packages and applications e.g. Microsoft Office suite
- Use Laboratory Information Management systems to support their work
- Address non-routine problems with samples and instrumentation, within defined areas
- Identify relevant information from scientific sources e.g. supervisors, literature etc. in order to contribute to solutions
- Participate in continuous performance improvement of systems and processes relevant to the work environment e.g. workplace organisation techniques, accreditation (e.g. ISO, UKAS) and proficiency testing.
- Evaluate data, recognise and call attention to anomalous or unusual results
Training schedule
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
- Theoretical knowledge - BTEC Level 3 Applied Science (if required)
The majority of your learning will be completed online once a week with some face-to-face practical sessions/exams in Birmingham (if BTEC is included).
Upon successful completion, apprentices can apply for professional registration as a Registered Science Technician, RSciTech, with either the Institute of Physics, Royal Society of Chemistry or Royal Society of Biology.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- Any / Other Subject (grade Grade 4 / C or above)
- Any / Other Subject (grade Grade 4 / C or above)
- English (grade Grade 4 / C or above)
- Maths (grade Grade 4 / C or above)
- Science (grade Grade 4 / C or above)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Presentation skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
Other requirements
- 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
- 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
About this employer
Equitas Academies Trust was formed in September 2012 and incorporates Aston Manor Academy (Secondary) and Chilwell Croft Academy (Primary). Both Academies are happy, exciting and inspiring learning environments for their children who are from a vibrant mix of cultures. The staff and Trustees have a great sense of pride in their schools and care passionately about the pupils they serve. We are consistently in the top 15% of schools nationally for achievement.
Aston Manor Academy serves a culturally diverse and economically disadvantaged catchment area yet year on year produces excellent results for its very deserving students. We firmly believe that one of the key hallmarks of Aston Manor Academy is the positive, friendly, and supportive ethos that enables all of our students to make progress, both academically and in their personal development. Aston Manor Academy underwent an ungraded Ofsted Inspection in May 2025 which confirmed that the school has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection which were outstanding. In addition, our Sixth Form is rated as one of the best for progress in Birmingham!
Aston Manor Academy are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, flexible and approachable Science Apprentice, the role has arisen due to the resignation of the long-standing current post holder.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Aston Manor is dedicated to retaining, upskilling and developing our colleagues. The apprenticeship offers an excellent foundation for a career in education and science support. Following successful completion, apprentices may progress into a permanent Science Technician role, with opportunities to develop into Senior or Lead Science Technician positions (if available). The skills and qualifications gained can also open pathways into laboratory management, STEM careers, or further study and teacher training
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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CSR SCIENTIFIC TRAINING LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000040752.
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Closes in 18 days (Friday 24 July 2026)
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