Design & Technology technician
Bristol Free School, Bristol, Bristol, BS10 6NJ22 days remaining to apply
Closing date
22 April 2025 at 9am
Date listed
28 March 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time, full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £25,183.00 - £26,409.00 Annually (FTE) NJC6-9; £25,183-£26,409 pro-rata
Design & Technology technician job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Design Technology technician to join the DT department at Bristol Free School.
Under the instruction/guidance of the Head of DT, you will provide support in the curriculum areas of Design and Technology with a focus on supporting lessons and the preparation and maintenance of resources. This includes supporting staff and students through coordinating the use and development of practical resources and facilities to ensure that the demands of high-quality DT teaching and learning are being met. The DT curriculum covers Product Design, Textiles and Food & Nutrition. The role is primarily product design focused but will incorporate aspects of textiles, food and other support as required.
The role is permanent and term time only. Specific working patterns can be discussed at interview.
The successful candidate will be committed to our school values of community, ambition and opportunity for all. BFS is an inclusive environment where support staff are highly valued and integral to our school community. Support staff at BFS always have young people’s best interests at heart. Central to our ethos are the positive relationships and personalised approach which we take with all our students. As a member of the BFS support staff team, you will be encouraged to be pro-active, take the initiative and look for ways in which you can better serve students through your role.
We offer flexible and family friendly policies, free flu jab, car parking, employee assistance programme, local government pension scheme, career development & continuous professional development opportunities.
BFS is part of Russell Education Trust, a multi academy trust comprising of 5 secondary schools and 1 primary spread across South England, facilitating best practice and shared practice across the schools, blended with local partnership working.
Please see the attached recruitment pack for further information.
BFS celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.
The postholder will be required to undergo criminal, teacher status, qualification, medical and reference checks as part of the recruitment process and must be willing to participate in further training as the job requires. All staff are expected to take responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students at the School.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are completely committed to safeguarding the welfare of our students. Those who work for us are expected to share this commitment, which will be fully tested as part of the selection process. Our policies, procedures and practices reflect our commitment to equality and diversity. Individuals will be selected for appointment based purely on their suitability for the post.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Bristol Free School
- School type
- Free School, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1277 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Bristol Free School website
Bristol Free School is a successful and heavily oversubscribed secondary school with a thriving Sixth Form serving the community of North West Bristol. We are a caring school with a highly qualified and committed staff, who recognise the importance of creative and challenging teaching alongside high professional standards. All staff and students are greatly valued and emphasis on student and staff wellbeing is central to our culture.
At Bristol Free School, we are committed to the young people in our care to encourage and inspire every child to fulfil their potential. We provide our students with the necessary skills to achieve academic and personal growth so they truly thrive, both socially and emotionally.
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