Design & Technology Technician
Hitchin Boys' School, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1JBThis job expired on 8 December 2021 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
8 December 2021 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
17 November 2021
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Design and technology
Working pattern
- Part time: 37 Hours per Week, Monday to Friday Term Time only
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- 19698
Actual salary
- 16357
Design & Technology Technician job summary
We are seeking to appoint a conscientious and enthusiastic Technician to support the Design & Technology Department. This is a term time, full time position, although hours are open to negotiation for the right person.
The D&T department at HBS is staffed by 4 full time teacher and consists of 3 workshops, a multi-purpose design room, a food area and a wood preparation room. All students study D&T up to end of KS3 and as an option at GCSE and A level where we offer courses in Design & Technology, Product Design and Food & Nutrition.
The role involves assisting teachers with class practical work, preparation of equipment and materials for lessons both for demonstration and class use, placing orders and checking deliveries, maintenance of equipment, stocktaking, risk assessments and other tasks requested by the Head of Technology. The role is varied and will change on a daily basis.
The successful applicant will work with and around students and assist in practical lessons at times. Applicants should have a practical background and confidence to use a variety of workshop equipment. Training will be provided where appropriate certification is required. The successful candidate will be flexible, quick to learn and have good communication skills. They should be keen to work as part of a team in a busy environment but also be prepared to act on their own initiative.
Applications from those wishing to contribute to other aspects of school life outside the classroom are particularly welcome. Hitchin Boys’ School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be carried out for all posts.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
HBS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be carried out for all posts.
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About Hitchin Boys' School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1357 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Hitchin Boys' School website
- Email address
- brose@hitchinboys.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01462 432181
Hitchin Boys’ School (HBS) is a high achieving, over-subscribed comprehensive school with a mixed sixth form, which forms part of the highly successful Hitchin Schools’ Consortium. We have a history that stretches back nearly 400 years but embrace fresh thinking and a modern, vibrant curriculum. We have high expectations, excellent standards of behaviour and pride in our extra-curricular activities that lead to academically successful and well-rounded students who are well equipped for life beyond school.
Following Ofsted's visit to Hitchin Boys' School in September 2021, we were delighted to announce that we have once again received top marks by retaining the judgement of ‘Outstanding’.
Arranging a visit to Hitchin Boys' School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email brose@hitchinboys.co.uk.
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