Science Lab Technician Apprenticeship - Pool Hayes Academy Willenhall
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Position Overview & Specifications
Science Lab Technician Apprenticeship - Pool Hayes Academy Willenhall
Pool Hayes Academy is part of the Academy Transformation Trust family of academies.
Based in Willenhall, in the West Midlands, Pool Hayes Academy is an academy for 11-18 year old
students that retains strong links within our local community and beyond.
The academy draws its pupils largely from the Willenhall area. We have experienced substantial growth
in recent years and the academy is now a provider of choice in the area and is over-subscribed.
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing effective laboratory-based support
within the Science department of the academy, which will support our journey towards
Outstanding. You will be required to undertake a range of duties associated with the roles of an
apprentice and wider department.
Apprenticeship Summary:
- Monday to Friday (shifts to be confirmed)
- Wage: Fist year £5.28 per hour, increases to NMW for your age in 2nd year
- Term time only, 39 weeks
- Hours per week: 37 hours
- Expected duration: 21 months
- Training: Level 3 Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship Standard
- Location: Pool Hayes Academy, Castle Drive, Willenhall, West Midlands, WV12 4QZ
Key Responsibilities
- Every day, being an apprentice at PHA will bring new learning opportunities, as the successful
- Prepare practical materials and construct the apparatus needed for class experiments and
- Set out, clear away and washup from practical’s, including returning materials to their
- Be responsible for the general maintenance, cleanliness and tidiness of equipment and working
- Keep up-to-date with current practices and procedures through appropriate CPD, including
- Check and maintain stock levels of equipment, chemicals, books and stationery as appropriate
- Take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare and protection of children and
- Working to and within academy policies and procedures, including safeguarding, child
- Taking care of own and other people’s health and safety
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Education Support & Training Services
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Science Lab Technician Apprenticeship - Pool Hayes Academy Willenhall roles across LMP Group's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Education Support & Training Services.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £5 - £5 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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