Design Technology (DT) Technician
The Clarendon Academy, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 0DJ15 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
24 March 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
6 March 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 27 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 39 weeks per year including Teacher Training days
Contract type
- Permanent
Hourly rate
- £13.05 per hour (£25,183 pro rata per annum)
What skills and experience we're looking for
- Has strong interpersonal and communication skills and is able to work with a variety of students and staff;
- Is self-motivated, dedicated and consistent;
- Is a strong team player, good at building relationships;
- Has a confident, resilient and flexible attitude;
- Is highly-organised, able to work under pressure and meet deadlines;
- Is well presented with a professional approach;
- Can observe Health & Safety regulations fully and identify possible risks;
- Enjoys working with young people and supporting them in lessons.
What the school offers its staff
- An ambitious and vibrant place to work, with enthusiastic children and staff who are passionate about learning;
- A workplace where everyone feels valued and supported;
- Opportunities for training and progression;
- The support of Acorn Education Trust, with excellent opportunities to work with experienced colleagues;
- A supportive and clearly defined induction procedure.
Further details about the role
Clarendon Academy is looking for a skilled DT technician to provide support for teaching and learning in our Design Technology classrooms. This is a wonderful opportunity to join our dedicated team of technicians and be involved in preparing resources and equipment for lessons: hard materials: woods, metals and plastics, as well as maintaining machinery and ordering supplies. Previous experience of working in an educational environment is advantageous because you will need to be able to support students and staff in the workshops. A knowledge of basic engineering and/or mechanics would be highly advantageous, however full training will be given.
Required: ASAP. Working Hours: Part Time (27 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 39 weeks per year including Teacher Training days).Contract: Permanent.
Clarendon Academy is a thriving co-educational, non-denominational secondary school and sixth form, educating young people between the ages of 11 and 18. Located in the bustling town of Trowbridge, Wiltshire, and in easy commuter distance from Bath, we pride ourselves on being a centre of excellence and a place where young, enthusiastic children enter in Year 7 and leave us at the end of Year 13 as fully rounded young adults. We are part of the Acorn Education Trust, which provides exciting opportunities to collaborate and improve local education.
The successful candidate must be able to work with a variety of staff and students, possess a can-do and flexible attitude and be well-organised with a good practical aptitude. This is a varied and busy role, which involves producing accurate work to tight deadlines, so applicants must possess excellent time management skills.
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
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About The Clarendon Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1024 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Clarendon Academy website
- Email address
- aes@acorneducationtrust.com
- Phone number
- 01225 785210
Arranging a visit to The Clarendon Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email aes@acorneducationtrust.com.
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