Description
Location: Townsend Ave, St Albans, AL1 3SJ
Working for St Albans Girls' School (STAGS):
Working at STAGS is exceptionally rewarding. Our students make outstanding progress and leave school with excellent qualifications and the self-belief to help them to build a successful future. Our expectations are high for both students and staff, and we all strive to continually improve and develop our practice. We have a fantastic Senior Leadership team who are highly thought of, and who endeavour to understand where we can improve and do better.
We are consistently in the Top 100 Secondary Schools in the country and ss a member of ATLAS Multi Academy Trust, we offer excellent professional development opportunities for all. As a result, colleagues have a wealth of opportunities to develop their careers, with many promoted internally.
We are genuinely committed to the wellbeing of all of our staff. We have a Positive Workload Working Group in operation as a commitment to all of our staff and understanding their job roles. Staff views are important, we ask (via survey), and we offer a range of wellbeing support which includes free health checks, flu jabs, access to mental health first aiders as well as financial support and guidance.
You can view our website here.
The Package:
At Tiro, we make great things happen for people. And that starts with you. In this role you’ll receive:
* Starting salary £17,405 per year
* 37 Hours a week
* Monday to Friday, 8:00AM - 4:00PM
* Early finish at 3:30PM on a Friday!
* Term Time only (plus 5 additional days)
Visitors to the school often comment on the positive atmosphere throughout and how exceptionally friendly and supportive our staff are, with staff social gatherings very well attended and include getting together at Christmas time and at least one BBQ in the summer term.
A comprehensive list of our benefits and why STAGS makes such an excellent place to work can be found here .
What will I be doing as an Apprentice?
Your main responsibilities will be to provide practical support for the teaching, assessment and examination activities taking place in science laboratories. You will support across all curriculum areas in science, and ensure that all apparatus, equipment and chemicals provided are in good condition.
Other duties will include:
* Prepare experiments and set up equipment as requested by teaching staff
* Clear used apparatus from teaching room after lessons
* Wash and clean equipment
* Clear up and make safe laboratory spillages
* Make/develop new items of equipment where possible
* Maintain and, where possible, repair/service equipment
* Inform Senior Technician when stock levels are low
* Assist with the issue/collection of text books where possible
* Ensure confidentiality and security of examination material
* Follow all relevant health and safety procedures (e.g. CLEAPSS and COSHH)
* Undertake training as appropriate
What could the future look like?
When you join St Albans Girls' School (STAGS), the possibilities for your success are limitless. As a successful applicant, you have the potential to secure a full-time position within the company at the conclusion of your apprenticeship.
Through practical training on the job, you will acquire new skills and gain the competence and responsibility required for laboratory testing. This apprenticeship program serves as a stepping-stone towards a rewarding career in laboratory testing, with the added opportunity for the apprentice to become a registered Science technician (RSci Tech).This program unlocks a multitude of career paths, granting you access to diverse organisations across various sectors. Whether it's the chemical and pharmaceutical industries (primary and secondary), biotechnology companies, nuclear enterprises, analytical science services, or educational institutions, the doors are wide open.
This apprenticeship can also help pave the way for further educational and professional advancement. You may choose to pursue higher-level qualifications through one of our Degree Apprenticeships such as Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Applied Bioscience or Applied Chemical Science.
Rest assured, your hard work and determination will not go unnoticed!
So how does the apprenticeship work?
At Tiro we’re obsessed with changing lives through science and technology apprenticeships so we can’t wait to have you on board.
Over 21 months, you’ll devote a minimum of 6 hours of your working week on ‘off the job’ training. This can include theory training (for example, virtual lessons & online learning), alongside practical training (for example shadowing, mentoring, & time spent writing assignments. Together this will count towards a Level 3 Laboratory Technician apprenticeship. You’ll be trained by an expert tutor from Tiro as well as an experienced mentor at STAGS, who together, will make sure you develop the knowledge, skills, and work habits you’ll need to succeed in your career. Being an apprentice is hands-on, so you’ll get the chance to learn things you might otherwise not have experienced in a university or college environment.
The best part? You’ll be earning a salary while you gain your qualifications, meaning no huge student loans to pay back at the end of the programme!
Requirements
Qualifications
It’s about enthusiasm, not school results. In our experience the most successful apprentices are those who have drive to find out more about the sector, can be up front about what they do and don’t already know, are considerate, self-reflective, and impatient to learn the job role!
Experience
Whilst previous experience is great, we at Tiro are always open to wildcards. We’re not just interested in experience and qualifications; we’re looking for someone with the right attitude and aptitude to fit right in at STAGS.
Skills & Characteristics
To succeed in this apprenticeship, you’ll need bags of enthusiasm, be a fantastic collaborator and be hungry to learn!
Even if this doesn’t sound quite like you, but you still think you could do a great job in the role, get in touch. We’re always open to wildcards.
Eligibility
There are some minimum requirements you’ll need to meet in order to do an apprenticeship, these are rules set by the UK Government.
For this apprenticeship, you’ll need to be 18 or over, not in full time education, have lived in the UK for 3 years and have the right to work in the UK.
If you don’t quite meet these minimum requirements yet, let us know you’re interested here and we’ll get in touch to discuss this further with you.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Vacancies are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and references.
We're Tiro (pronounced ‘Tea-ro’ as in white, two sugars).
In Latin, it means novice, recruit, apprentice, beginner and soldier. The perfect name for a company that’s been helping fearless apprentices to join ambitious businesses since 2005.
We believe that great apprenticeships help everyone. There are remarkable apprentices out there just waiting to be found, and fantastic employment opportunities waiting to be filled.
Our work will never be just about getting bums on seats and pocketing our commission. In our own small way, we’re helping to change the world – finding people that are working on COVID vaccines, finding new ways for technology to help humanity and helping to tackle the big issues of the day, like climate change. As well as helping people – young and old – to find their way.