Design and Technology Technician
Maiden Erlegh School in Reading, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5SLThis job expired on 4 February 2022 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 March 2022
Closing date
4 February 2022 at 9am
Date listed
11 January 2022
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subjects
- Art and design, Computing, Design and technology
Working pattern
- Part time: 30 hours per week, term time only, plus 5 INSET days
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Grade 3, SP5
Actual salary
- £13,333
Design and Technology Technician job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work in the Design and Technology Department at Maiden Erlegh School in Reading.
We are a small and forward-looking department that encourages all learners to succeed in this subject. Our students are enthusiastic and enjoy working on a range of projects. We have won National Design Awards and Engineering Scholarships and encourage all students to solve problems through creativity. We pride ourselves on promoting extra-curricular activities.
Whilst the role of the technician is to work closely with the Head of Department, the work is varied and there are opportunities to advance and develop and be more teacher focused. The successful candidate must have the ability to work effectively as part of a team. Previous experience of working in an education setting is desirable. Experience in working with related tools and equipment would be advantageous, but training can be provided for the right candidate.
You would be co-ordinating the use of the practical resources and facilities within the Design Technology department in support of the curriculum. You would be expected to support teachers in delivering effective lessons.
We have a well-equipped workshop and a computer suite with laser cutter and 3D printers.
You should be able to communicate effectively, with the ability to work well alongside pupils and teaching staff, working collaboratively across the entire school.
Our school has a highly effective team of tenacious, optimistic and talented staff, supported by an experienced leadership team. We are interested in hearing from you if have a passion for education and supporting young adults to achieve their best. You will enjoy nurturing young people to grow in confidence and flourish personally. You will share our inclusive values of “opportunity, diversity and success for all” and you will have a willingness to develop your own practice in line with our ethos of continuous improvement.
The Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint before the closing date.
Maiden Erlegh Trust is an Ethical Leadership Pathfinder organisation and we are committed to safeguarding, equality and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are also committed to having the highest expectations of pupil/students and staff, and supporting everyone to reach their full potential. All employees of the school and Trust are expected to share these commitments. All posts require satisfactory employment checks and references and a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. All Leadership roles will require a Section 128 check
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.
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About Maiden Erlegh School in Reading
- School type
- Free School, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 892 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@maidenerleghtrust.com
Maiden Erlegh School in Reading is an ambitious, over-subscribed 11-16 secondary school in an urban context which is as committed to the welfare of students and staff as it is our high quality education. Our school benefits from excellent, modern facilities and teaching spaces and we are very proud of our vibrant, diverse and engaging students who work hard and have high aspirations.
Professional development is a strength here, thanks to our Teaching School. We offer a flexible CPD programme which staff can tailor to their own needs which includes coaching and training for new entrants to the profession and to support career returners. We are very happy to discuss flexible working arrangements including part-time working and job-sharing.
The school is a part of the Maiden Erlegh Trust which offers a range of career opportunities in our vibrant and successful schools. We have a proven track record of supporting ambitious staff to middle and senior leadership posts and our can offer Specialist Leader of Education and school improvement opportunities to the right candidates
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