STEAM Technician
The New Forest Academy, Southampton, Hampshire, SO45 2PAThis job expired on 13 June 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
September 2024
Closing date
13 June 2024 at 12:19pm
Date listed
16 May 2024
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £26421 - £28770 per annum
STEAM Technician job summary
NJC 12- 17- £26,421- £28,770 (Actual salary) £22,686.49- £24703.47 (Pro rata salary) + AET Wellbeing Cash Plan + Car Scheme + Pension Scheme (LGPS) + Additional AET Benefits
Full Time, Permanent
37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
September 2024 Start Date
We are pleased to inform you that we are currently seeking a STEAM Technician to join our academy in September. The primary responsibility of the STEAM Technician is to ensure that the teachers have access to the necessary equipment and resources to offer exceptional learning opportunities for our students. Technicians play a vital role in supporting and enhancing our students' educational experiences.
STEAM encompasses Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. Therefore, as a STEAM Technician, you will provide support across all these disciplines. A suitable candidate may have a background as a science technician, engineer, or similar.
The main duties of the STEAM Technician include:
* In line with the instructions from the subject teacher, prepare the specified materials and equipment in time for the specified lesson. This will include preparing more complex equipment/experiments to enable the teacher to demonstrate experiments safely or preparing materials for pupils to use during lessons. Undertake regular checks of the more complex/sensitive equipment, ensuring annual maintenance/safety checks are completed - including all machine tools, pillar drill, band saw, heat treatment equipment, 3D printer, CAD and CAM machines.
* Assist teachers when required in the set up lessons and support the teacher in the delivery of key l practical lessons.
* Undertake daily cleaning of used equipment and maintenance. Undertake periodic cleaning of equipment in line with the Department timetable. Ensure that all allocated equipment and materials are stored safely and securely in order to prevent unauthorised access and potential accidents/misuse.
* Trial new and improve existing practical's test and ensure all practical is functional for each lesson
The ideal candidate will have excellent STEAM/ Technician knowledge and previous experience working as a technician within a relevant field. Specific science technician training can be given to a prospective candidate.
New Forest Academy is a successful and popular 11-16 community school adjacent to the New Forest National Park and we are proud to serve the South Waterside community in Hampshire.
As a small school we are fortunate to be able to really get to know each and every student. Staff who work here see this a real benefit and you will join a school where tailored CPD and effective communication is firmly embedded. We are a 'good' school, with outstanding features.
Our vision is to enable ambitious futures for all members of our academy community. We strive to ensure that expert teaching of our exciting curriculum allows students from all backgrounds to fulfil their academic potential. We achieve this by sequencing the most important and compelling knowledge backwards from ambitious curriculum aims, and adapting what we teach to our local context. Our passionate team of subject experts deliver chosen content through research-based, best practice approaches. We provide exceptional opportunities to develop the unique interests and talents of our students, and to prepare them for life in modern Britain. Strong relationships and first-class support across the community ensure that students are safe, happy and successful.
The role is due to commence September 2024.
Closing date: 15th June 2024.
Interviews are scheduled to take place as soon as possible.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
In line with our safeguarding practices we are unable to accept CV's. Apply today.
Academies Enterprise Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a robust, fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Academies Enterprise Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
Commitment to safeguarding
Trust-wide Safeguarding Policies and Guidance
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xx9JeXoOZqGWNwpks3UhEqn8Yi7Xjx5-3LIgS4MUJe0/edit#
About The New Forest Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 564 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- The New Forest Academy website (opens in new tab)
New Forest Academy is a thriving 11-16 comprehensive academy, educating children of all abilities. Through our business and enterprise specialism we challenge and encourage every child to achieve their full potential not just in terms of academic attainment but also in relation to the many extra-curricular opportunities and community activities that are on offer at the academy.
We are a fully inclusive academy, and believe in nurturing the talents and capabilities of all sections of our community. We continue the excellent work of our feeder schools and provide a huge range of curricular opportunities.
Our recent Ofsted inspection reported that our students enjoy coming to New Forest Academy, which contributes to the calm learning atmosphere you will find around the site. Click here for the Ofsted website and our recent reports.
Our aim is to enable students to leave New Forest Academy appropriately qualified and as mature, caring members of society, with the right level of qualifications.
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