DT Technician

Harrogate High School, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 4AP

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  3 March 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  14 February 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 5 hours per week Monday to Friday 8.15am until 1.15pm (working times may change based on timetable needs)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,027 - £25,183
• Actual salary: £13,575 - £14,228
• Pay scale: NJC Grade C/D scale point 3 - 6

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a flexible, dynamic and knowledgeable technician to support learning within all areas of Design & Technology, including Resistant Materials, Textiles and Food Technology at Harrogate High School. You will work 25 hours per week Monday to Friday 8.15am until 1.15pm (working times may change based on timetable needs).

Your main tasks will consist of:

• Preparing lesson resources to aide teachers in lesson delivery

• Maintaining levels of tidiness and hygiene across the 3 specialist classrooms (Kitchen, Workshop and Textiles)

• Assisting in the maintenance and organisation of stock and equipment

• Providing support/demonstrations within practical lessons

• Following the maintenance schedule for equipment and carrying out basic repairs where possible

You will be independent and organised with the ability to take initiative to best support teachers and students within the Design Technology department. You will have relevant experience or an interest in an element of the subject (Product Design, Hospitality & Catering or Textiles). You will be willing to complete training within school to attain DATA training certificates for workshop machinery and other relevant safety certificates. Candidates must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to relate well to students and staff of all levels

The successful candidate will have an awareness of safeguarding procedures within school and have had experience appropriate to working with children.

What the school offers its staff

Staff Welfare • Counsellor onsite weekly for private and confidential counselling sessions paid for by HHS.

• Personal leave honoured to allow for staff to attend significant events and celebrations.

• Dedicated staff room as a social space and private well-being room.

• Health Assured helpline for all HHS staff, providing emotional, legal and financial advice.

• Free access to the Wisdom app

Staff Support • Appraisal system that enables development around personal and professional practice, standards and behaviours.

• Instructional coaching programme to enable personal development – Staff opt in for this initiative.

• Personalised, high quality CPD programme, including opportunities to share best-practice.

• Leadership development opportunities through training, shadowing, mentoring and accredited courses.

• Clear calendared activity allows for personal planning and preparation.

Staff

Consultation

• Termly staff forum for staff to work collectively with SLT to find solutions and suggest ideas for further school improvement.

• Regular surveys and consultations with staff to ensure staff voice is regularly sought.

• Dialogue between local union representatives and the Headteacher to support staff well-being.

Wellbeing

Activities

• Weekly yoga sessions paid for by HHS.

• Staff led competitions, fundraisers and activities for all staff to join in.

• Weekly tea and coffee are served at the briefing.

• Milk provided by the school in the staffroom.

• Monthly coffee barista serving refreshments for all staff.

Workload • Maintained the early 2.30pm finish to allow for staff to leave site, supporting commitments such as childcare and dependents.

• 1265 hours respected and carefully planned through the HHS calendar to ensure that directed time is below this threshold.

• Fluid working practices.

• All new initiatives carefully assessed to consider impact on workload vs perceived benefit to students.

Staff

Recognition

• Reverse CARES postcards so that students recognise the hard work of staff.

• Thank You Thursdays to recognise the ongoing effort and contributions of staff across the school.

• Headteacher and Governors recognition awards.

• Nominations to local and national teaching and school awards.

• National Thank A Teacher Day nominations from parents and students who are encouraged to nominate, these are then celebrated by the

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Commitment to safeguarding

Northern Star Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post requires an enhanced DBS Criminal check. Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Job Description Design and Technology Technician.pdf - 251 KB (opens in new tab)

Person Specification - Design and Technology Technician.pdf - 138 KB (opens in new tab)

HHS Wellbeing CARES Charter.pdf - 70.2 KB (opens in new tab)

About Harrogate High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 720 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Harrogate High School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: recruitment@nsat.org.uk
• Phone number: 01756 707609
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/harrogate-high-school (opens in new tab)

Harrogate High School is a thriving 11-16 state-maintained independent academy to the North East of Harrogate with approximately 600 students.

We are a friendly, inclusive school small enough to give every student our personal care and attention, but large enough to provide a good breadth and quality of education. We place learning first for all our students, providing good quality teaching and a flexible curriculum within a culture of mutual respect and responsibility. We strongly believe that this is the key to raising the achievement of all our young people.

We are proud of our

Sustained academic improvements and creative curriculum.
Superb new facilities enabling all students to enjoy excellent learning environments.
Flexible curriculum and innovative teaching.
Personalised approach to personal development and well-being.
Shaping our future programme including outstanding careers advice and guidance.
Excellent transition programmes at every key stage and beyond.
Collective responsibility towards our own and wider community.
Our School CARES Values - Courage; Aspiration; Respect; Equality and Self Control

Arranging a visit to Harrogate High School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@nsat.org.uk.

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