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Lead Design Technology Technician

Parkside Community School, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 2NS

Deadline is today

Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
3 July 2024 at 9am
Date listed
19 June 2024

Job details

Job role: Other support roles
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Part time: Weekly hours: 31.5 hours per week Weeks per annum: 39 weeks per year (includes 5 training days)
Contract type: Permanent
Pay scale: Derbyshire County Council Grade 6 - £12.39-12.62 per hour

What skills and experience we're looking for

Parkside Community School is seeking a Lead Design Technology Technician to provide support to teaching staff in the department. The main duties of the post will be the preparation of tools, equipment and materials for lessons and displays.

There is also a requirement to undertake a practical health and safety role for the department.

Core Tasks:

Prepare all equipment resources and materials required for classes studying in the area of technology at KS3 & KS4
Preparation of teaching aids and visual displays for use in design technology
Maintain all equipment as required and to ensure that all maintenance procedures are undertaken as specified by technical consultants and manufacturer’s instructions; and, where necessary, with appropriate authorisation, arrange repair of equipment
Assist in practical lessons as requested by the class teacher, supporting students and their learning
Set up for practical assessments and external practical examination procedures
Be responsible for the safe storage and use of chemicals and other hazardous substances within the department in accordance with COSHH and health and safety policies
Responsibility for maintaining records of resources and undertaking stock control procedures and procedures
Responsibility for ordering of materials as directed, maintain budget spreadsheet and to obtain sundry items as necessary for demonstrations, student tasks and projects
Keep up to date with new technology and developments, advising subject area staff as required and attending departmental meetings as required
Liaise with the site and premises manager for any maintenance issues, including annual tests within the department
Comply with the requirements of health and safety, other relevant legislation and school policies and procedures, and to comply with the school’s Equal Opportunities Policy
Undertake any other reasonable duties within the overall function, commensurate with the grading and level of responsibility of the job

What the school offers its staff

This vacancy is an excellent opportunity for a talented practitioner, who can have impact and make a positive difference to the lives of our young people. You will be joining Parkside at an exciting time in our incredible journey, as in April 2023 Parkside Community School joined Embark Federation as part of their trust and in November 2023 the school appointed a new Headteacher.

The school benefits from a skilled and committed staff and since 2019, Key Stage 4 external examinations show pupils’ progress to be amongst the highest in the Local Authority with Y11 Progress 8 outcomes at +0.48 in 2023, the second highest in Derbyshire. Our last OFSTED Inspection in September 2022 stated that we continue to be a good school and we strive to continue to provide the very best life chances for all students in our community.

The school will seek to invest in the successful candidate, offering extensive CPD opportunities to secure a permanent position. A CPD plan will be designed to ensure career progression in line with aspirations and personal goals.

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.