8 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    9 September 2024 at 10am

  • Date listed

    23 May 2024

Job details

Job role

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Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

Competitive salary

Design and Technology Technician job summary

We are proud of our inclusive school community and there is a real passion for teaching and learning in a supported and welcoming atmosphere that inspires risk-taking and creativity. As a school, we are committed to developing the whole person and it is a place where you can really engage students in their learning and develop as a teacher. The Latymer School is an oversubscribed high achieving, but caring Grammar School in North London. Visitors comment on the warm atmosphere and the high levels of participation in extra-curricular activities that encourage students to foster and nurture their skills and interests beyond the confines of the curriculum.

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Design and Technology Technician at The Latymer School, required as soon as possible. You should be highly organised with good interpersonal skills and previous experience of working in a similar role or setting.

The successful candidate will:

  • Be able to work in an encouraging and supportive manner with pupils.
  • Ordering and preparing material for schemes of work.
  • Order, maintain and prepare tools and equipment across a range of Design and Technology specialisms.
  • Maintain, arrange repairs, demonstrate and supervise the use of workshop machinery.
  • Ensure relevant Health & Safety regulations are implemented and adhered to and manage risk assessments as necessary.

The school provides a range of well-being activities, such as circuits, Pilates and facilities including good transport links, free parking, a cycle to work scheme, use of the fitness suite and even massages by a qualified masseuse. The school also runs a number of national and international trips, and we even have our own residential centre in a beautiful part of North Wales which staff also use. We value our staff and the importance of maintaining a healthy work life balance.

If you are interested in this post, please apply now - prospective candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible, as the school reserves the right to close the advert should we feel able to appoint an appropriate candidate.

The Latymer School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment is subject to a satisfactory ‘Enhanced with a Barred List Check’ through the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The Latymer School is an equal opportunities employer.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Latymer School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment is subject to a satisfactory ‘Enhanced with a Barred List Check’ through the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

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About The Latymer School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
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School size
1380 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18

The Latymer School is a high achieving, but caring Grammar School in North London. Visitors comment on the warm atmosphere and the high levels of participation in extra-curricular activities. Pupils at the school recently described the school as one “family” and it being a “real community”. We are very proud of our school and believe it is a place where you can really teach and develop your subject knowledge.

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