Design & Technology Technician
Wadham School, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 7NTThis job expired on 25 October 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
25 October 2024 at 9am
Date listed
11 October 2024
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 Hours per week – Term Time Only (plus INSET days)
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Grade 14.4 to 14.6 (£19,792-£20,459)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a supportive, passionate and enthusiastic Technician to join our Design & Technology Team, which teaches practical and classroom-based subjects ranging from Food Preparation and Nutrition, Graphics, Textiles, Product Design and working with Resistant Materials.
We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity to:
- Apply their practical and communications skills to support students in the classroom.
- Supervise the safe use of tools and machinery by promoting Health & Safety legislation.
- Complete a highly valuable role in preparing materials and equipment for practical lessons to support the D & T Departments.
- Demonstrate an artistic flair in design and food subjects where imagination and creativity can embellish the students learning experiences.
You are likely to be someone who:
- Has experience working in a school or similar setting with young people.
- Is excited to show your imagination and creativity in Design & Technology, which would inspire our students in their own creative skills and gain confidence in using different materials to their best abilities.
- Can problem solve and ‘think on your feet’ to provide practical solutions.
- Is flexible, able to work under pressure, meet deadlines and prioritise workloads effectively as well as being a team player who communicates effectively.
- Is organised, efficient and confident in their work and abilities.
- Has a commitment to the aims and values of comprehensive education, the school’s vision and ethos.
What the school offers its staff
Wadham School can offer you:
- A 37-hour working week (plus INSET days) term time only.
- An opportunity to access continuing CPD through TES Training and other applicable courses.
- Voluntary Pension Scheme through Somerset Council.
- Fulfilment, in knowing that you matter and the work you do makes a positive difference to the lives you touch.
Flexible working opportunities
Further details about the role
For further information and an application form please visit our website: www.wadhamschool.co.uk
Please Note: we do not accept applications by CV.
Visits to the school or an informal talk with the Headteacher are warmly encouraged.
For all enquires please contact Lorrie Mahoney on LMahoney@wadhamschool.co.uk
or telephone 01460 270127.
Wadham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Rigorous checks will be made of the successful applicant’s background credentials, including enhanced DBS checks and information on the public domain on social media platforms.
“Life in all its fullness” – John 10:10
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.
About Wadham School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 805 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Wadham School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- LMahoney@wadhamschool.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01460 270127
Are you looking to work in a Good school (Ofsted, June 2019) with a community working together for the best possible outcomes for young people?
Wadham School is friendly, vibrant and forward looking. It is an exciting time at Wadham School. We strive to be a school which uses an evidence based approach to teaching and an ethos and drive for the school to be much more than just learning in lessons. A varied programme of extra-curricular activities and house competitions provides an exciting opportunity for staff to be involved in the wider school community. At our core is an aim, through everything that we do, to develop a sense of hope, a hope which will encourage and support students in becoming the best that they can be.
The school serves a beautiful area of South Somerset with excellent links to the wider South West, Bristol and Bath and direct train links to London from Crewkerne itself and Taunton.
If the above gives you a picture of a community that you would be excited to be part of then the students and staff at Wadham School invite your application and would love to meet you.
Arranging a visit to Wadham School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email LMahoney@wadhamschool.co.uk.
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