Advanced Design Technology Technician
Spen Valley High School, Liversedge, West Yorkshire, WF15 7LX13 days remaining to apply
Closing date
10 October 2024 at 9am
Date listed
11 September 2024
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £24,300.00 - £27,625.00 Annually (Actual) Grade 7 (SCP 14-17)
Advanced Design Technology Technician job summary
We are looking to recruit a Advanced Technician to join our Art and Design Technology teams. In this individual we would like to see a self-starter, someone who is proactive, enthusiastic and above all enjoys working with young people. The successful candidate will support the Heads of Department and Teaching staff in Art and Design Technology, planning ahead and preparing materials and equipment ready for lessons, in line with lesson plans.
Some workshop or transferable experience is essential with an ability to prioritise the requirements of the department and work independently to complete tasks is key to be successful in this role. Responsibilities will also include working alongside students in the classroom supporting their development of skills, maintaining adequate stock levels and ensuring that routine maintenance and repairs of equipment and machinery is undertaken. A knowledge of, or willingness to learn, the relevant health and safety requirements and, most up to date guidance and risk assessments is essential.
Applicants do require literacy and numeracy skills (at least GCSE grade C/4 in Maths and English) to qualify for this role. An up to date workshop accreditation is essential however, we are happy to facilitate this.
This role would suit someone who enjoys working with young people, who believes it is a privilege to be a part of their journey into adulthood, and who understands the challenges faced by young people growing up in today's world. Support staff are also part of our student coaching programme, being responsible for a group of students they can build relationships with and be the point of contact throughout the students’ time in school. It is important to us that all our staff enjoy working with young people, we expect all staff to be willing to support our students to ensure they have the best experience they can during their time at Spen Valley High School.
When joining Spen Valley you are entering a supportive environment where we pride ourselves in offering a wide range of CPD opportunities including a bespoke CPD package through the National College. Being a member of Red Kite Alliance, we receive support, advice and training from some of the most successful schools in Yorkshire. We encourage our staff not only in their involvement in various activities throughout the school but also to be proactive and come up with new and fresh ideas to engage and enthuse both our staff and students.
Staff Benefits include:
- Employee Assistance Scheme providing physiotherapy, counselling, health and nutrition/lifestyle advice and menopause support
- Pension (West Yorkshire Pension Fund)
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Staff Counselling (a personal & confidential counselling & support service)
- Varied Staff wellbeing Initiatives
- Use of school fitness suite
- Kirklees Vivup Scheme (saving money on shopping, days out, entertainment etc)
- Free flu vaccinations and eyecare vouchers
- Childcare vouchers
How to apply
We know that applying for a job takes a great deal of time and effort; it is therefore important that before you apply that you make sure we are the right school for you. To find out more, we ask that you look at our website, particularly our Trauma Informed Practices (Including our Relationship Policy) and if necessary, contact our HR Team to discuss the role further.
If you do wish to continue with your application, we ask that in your covering letter of application (supporting statement) you give specific information as to why you want to work in our school and what experience and/or qualifications you have, will make you the best candidate for the role.
Please note that all shortlisted candidates will have a tour of the school and the DT facilities on interview day.
For more information about the school please see our website at www.spenvalleyhighschool.co.uk or contact our HR Lead, Tracey Bland on 01924 405451 or by email hr@spenvalleyhighschool.co.uk.
All employees are required to promote and actively support the school’s responsibilities towards safeguarding and are subject to Enhanced DBS Checks.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Spen Valley High School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 969 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Spen Valley High School website (opens in new tab)
A Secondary School with just over 900 students
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