Design & Technology Technician
Parmiter's School, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 0UUThis job expired on 31 March 2025 – see similar jobs
Start date details
April 2025
Closing date
31 March 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
21 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
- £23,458.00 Annually (Actual) H5 plus London Fringe Allowance + Local Government Pension Scheme
Design & Technology Technician job summary
An exciting opportunity for a proactive and flexible team player to join our Design & Technology department. You will play an integral part in ensuring the efficient resourcing of the curriculum across all D&T disciplines. As part of the Design & Technology team you will assist in enabling the department to deliver a practical-based curriculum and extra-curricular opportunities in Product Design, Food and Textiles by ensuring the efficient provision and preparation of materials and resources.
The ideal candidate will have a background and keen interest in working with a range of materials and experience of various hand, power and machine tools. Experience of working in a workshop environment would be advantageous but is not essential. Strong communication and organisational skills are key to this role.
Ofsted (2024) commented “Pupils’ enthusiasm and excitement towards their learning is evident…Pupils conduct and manners are exemplary. They help and support their peers to do well. It is common practice to hold doors open for others and behave in a friendly, courteous manner. Adults enforce clear learning routines…Pupils sensibly transition between activities”.
The role is offered as full-time (37 hours per week) during the school term time and INSET days, however, applications from those interested in a part-time position will be considered.
We can offer:
A competitive salary with London fringe allowance and Local Government Pension Scheme
Bespoke CPD to suit your career goals
Staff well-being initiatives include an online GP service, an Employee Assistance Programme, subsidised use of an on-site electric vehicle charging and complimentary use of a new on-site fitness suite.
An admission policy prioritising the children of staff (a qualifying period may apply)
Lovely school grounds in leafy surroundings with ample parking.
Parmiter’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all members of staff to share this commitment. Applicants must declare any criminal convictions as the post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointments will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service and references from previous employers. We are required to conduct online searches for shortlisted candidates in accordance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance in order to identify any incidents or concerns which are publicly available online. We are an Equal Opportunities employer.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Parmiter’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all members of staff to share this commitment. Applicants must declare any criminal convictions. The post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointments conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service and references from previous employers. We are required to conduct online searches for shortlisted candidates in accordance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance in order to identify any incidents or concerns which are publicly available online.
About Parmiter's School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1464 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Parmiter's School website
Parmiter's is a partially selective 11-18 co-educational school of 1496 students, including 418 in the Sixth Form. Academic results are consistently strong and we remain the most heavily oversubscribed school in Hertfordshire.
Parmiter’s is an academy, receiving government funding as well as support from the Parmiter's Foundation, which owns the school and its site and continues to invest in the school’s development. Our accommodation, sports and many other facilities are exceptionally good, well-resourced and well-maintained.
In July 2024, Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in all areas, commenting, "Throughout the school, including the Sixth Form, pupils thrive. They receive an exceptional standard of education. Not only do pupils achieve high academic success, but they also develop into well-rounded, active members of society."
As a large secondary Academy, we have many opportunities for both teaching and support staff. Parmiter's is an exciting and enjoyable place to work. New colleagues are made welcome and supported by a comprehensive induction programme, which means that you quickly feel at home. Our involvement as a strategic partner of the Watford Partnership for Teacher Training has further broadened our CPD and INSET opportunities to support colleagues at all stages of their careers.
Parmiter’s School is committed to our vision statement:
Nemo sibi nascitur: our values of community, aspiration and opportunity
enable every individual to grow and flourish
With particular focus on:
the pursuit of excellence in all that we do;
providing a broad education designed to enable every young person to achieve their full potential and make the most of their talents;
creating a healthy, happy, disciplined and supportive environment which promotes an independent work ethic and a love of learning;
engendering respect for individuality and difference so that all will feel secure and equally valued;
nurturing a sense of social responsibility and spiritual and personal development;
fostering integrity, confidence, resilience, creativity, good manners and sensitivity to the needs of others.
Our primary aim is for each Parmiterian to be self-assured and caring, an active and well-rounded citizen with integrity, who respects others and contributes to society.
The Governors, Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team strive to recruit high-quality staff to the school. They are committed to maintaining high standards, encouraging and supporting effective personal and professional development and ensuring that Parmiter's continues to be a stimulating and progressive environment in which to work.
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