Design and Technology Technician
Twynham School, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1JF18 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
8 January 2025 at 8am
Date listed
18 December 2024
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week Term-time only (including INSET days)
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- £24,790 - £25,183 Pro-rata (£21,325 - £21,663)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity to:
- Provide specialist assistance and support to teaching staff in the preparation and assembly of teaching resources, apparatus and equipment.
- Take a lead role in the design, development and maintenance of any specialist equipment or other resources to support teaching and learning activities.
- Prepare and maintain classrooms and workshops, and materials for use by staff and pupils ensuring that an orderly, safe and healthy environment is provided for teaching activities.
- Contribute to teaching sessions as appropriate, by demonstrating / supervising / advising on the proper and safe use of materials for practical activities, including teacher directed support for individual pupils or assisting with practical project work
- Maintain and undertake reasonable repairs to equipment and where practical to do so or arrange alternative servicing by approved contractors.
- Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding and Child Protection policies.
Who we are looking for
We would love to hear from you if you:
- Have a vocational or academic qualification in a relevant subject area at NVQ level 2 or above, together with previous practical experience in an appropriate work area.
- Are familiar with safe and proper use of any specialist equipment for which the post will be responsible
- Would relish the opportunity to work in a forward-thinking and exciting organisation
- Passionately believe in the power of education to change lives
What the school offers its staff
About the Post
We have an exciting opportunity for a well organised and practically minded individual to support our friendly and forward-thinking Design and Technology department. The suitable candidate will be responsible for routine safety and maintenance checks, support classroom teachers during some practical lessons, prepare and order materials, and general resources to support the Design Technology department.
A general knowledge and experience of working within some of the following areas is required: Product Design (working with woods and plastics) Engineering, Textiles and Graphics. Any knowledge of working with Laser cutters, 3D printers, robotics and electronics will be an added advantage however full training will be given. You will also have a flexible and adaptable approach with the ability to work alongside young people and adults.
Twynham School is a very special place with an excellent reputation both locally and nationally. We are a heavily over-subscribed school where achievement is exceptionally high, students are well-behaved and eager to learn and relationships are very special. There is an energy about Twynham School; we are entering an exciting decade for the school, our MAT and our community. Successful applicants can be confident that they will be working in a truly great environment.
This is a truly exceptional opportunity for a talented colleague.
What we can offer you
- The opportunity to work with wonderful young people
- The opportunity to work with exceptional colleagues throughout our school
- High quality continued professional development and opportunities to progress
- Automatic membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Free on-site parking
You will also be keen to live our Twynham Learning employee values which are:
- Aim high
- Keep improving
- Don’t leave anyone behind
- See the bigger picture
Further details about the role
Any questions?
To discuss the post or your application, please contact Alison Brown (Senior HR Administrator) on 01202 495716 or email us at recruitment@twynhamlearning.com
How to apply
To apply for this vacancy, please submit a Job Application Form and Diversity Questionnaire by email to: recruitment@twynhamlearning.com
Only applications made using our own official application form will be accepted. You can download the form and questionnaire here: www.twynhamlearning.com/187/staff-vacancies
The closing date is 8th January 2025 at 8am.
Commitment to safeguarding
We value diversity and inclusiveness. We want our workforce to be representative of all sections of our community, so we give equal opportunities. We don't discriminate on age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy/maternity, race/colour/nationality, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation. We'll only consider people who can evidence their right to work in the UK. We're committed to robust Safer Recruitment processes to safeguard children. We undertake enhanced criminal records checks before appointment. Candidates must disclose all unprotected spent and unspent cautions and convictions. It is an offence to apply if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.
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About Twynham School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1771 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Twynham School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@twynhamlearning.com
- Phone number
- 01202495716
Twynham School is an exceptionally special place; a school which believes in the unlimited potential of every child, where people are valued above all and ultimately a place where every child can be successful. Our long-tradition of success is built on two vital pillars; high quality teaching and learning and, most importantly, the value we place on the very special relationships between students and staff.
Arranging a visit to Twynham School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@twynhamlearning.com.
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