Design & Technology Technician
Sir John Thursby Community College, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 2AT19 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
10 February 2025 at 9am
Date listed
21 January 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: Part-time 19.5 hours per week (flexible hours) / Term-time only + 1 week
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- £11,161 - £11,517 pa
Pay scale
- Grade 4 Pt 4-6
What skills and experience we're looking for
“We are characterised by how we treat our people”
We are incredibly proud of our ambitious, curriculum focused, research-driven school. Our vision is built around the principles of ambition, respect and belonging and we have a strong commitment to the development of our staff as outstanding professionals.
We wish to appoint a highly organised, flexible and enthusiastic person with good practical skills to assist our forward-thinking Design & Technology department.
This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to contribute to our work and benefit from an excellent environment, where all staff are encouraged to progress their careers with us. We have great facilities ensuring that our students and staff have the best learning environment in which to achieve. SJT is a very positive community, with our recent staff survey showing that over 95% of our staff enjoy coming to work and are proud to be part of our school.
The Design & Technology faculty offers students the experience of Food, Textiles, Product Design, CAD, CAM and Graphics.
Working within the Product Design area, candidates will require confidence in using and maintaining a range of specialist tools and equipment. Experience of using a range of machinery (including Pillar drills, Circular-saw, and Belt sanders is essential, along with the ability to use hand tools. You will also be able to follow Policies and Procedures to ensure safety and compliance within the department and be able to prepare materials for the workshop. A knowledge of CAD software (Techsoft) would be an advantage but training will be provided.
What the school offers its staff
The successful candidate will fully embrace our ethos of Ambition, Respect and Belonging whilst bringing fresh ideas that will build on current strengths and achievement. A core pillar of our “belonging” ethos is that all in our community are known, valued and loved. We want all staff to share this commitment.
Further details about the role
For an application pack please:
- download from the college website: www.sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk
- or telephone 01282 682313
- or email recruitment@sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk
Send your completed Application form (only the version attached) stating which post you wish to apply for to: recruitment@sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk
Closing date: 9am Monday 10th February 2025
Shortlisting: Tuesday 11th February 2025
Interviews: Week commencing 24th February 2025
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure and a range of other recruitment checks. Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
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About Sir John Thursby Community College
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1117 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- Email address
- l.clayton@sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01282 682313
Mainstream, Foundation, LA maintained, 11-16 Secondary School.
Sir John Thursby Community College is a mixed 11-16, multi-cultural, fully inclusive college which values all students, staff and our community partners. We have over 1,000 students on roll and over 150 staff enjoying working together to provide the best for everyone.
In 2016 Ofsted rated us GOOD in all areas. Our facilities are exceptional for 21st Century learning.
Arranging a visit to Sir John Thursby Community College
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email l.clayton@sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk.
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