Workshop Technician
Parkstone Grammar School, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7EPThis job expired on 24 June 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
24 June 2024 at 9am
Date listed
10 June 2024
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 4.5 hours per fortnight
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £23,500 to £23,893 FTE
Actual salary
- £2,373 to £2,413 Pay Award Pending
What skills and experience we're looking for
Role Purpose:
The primary role of the Workshop Technician is to provide efficient and effective practical support to the Design and Technology department, specifically in the Graphics and Resistant Materials workshop.
Duties:
The postholder will undertake a range of tasks within the Design and Technology Department and will need to work in an organised manner and be able to manage their time effectively, whilst maintaining a flexible and positive attitude.
Responsibilities and tasks:
- Managing the materials store
- Organising and preparing materials for lessons
- Maintenance and on-going care of equipment i.e. sharpening of tools
- Working alongside small group of students helping them with ideas and design issues
- Undertaking any other duties as may reasonably be expected
Personal qualities:
- A background in safe machinery use with basic maintenance (such as band saw, pillar drill, belt sander, milling machine and scroll saw)
- A great mind for problem solving
- A working knowledge of using and maintaining hand-held equipment such as planes, chisels and saws
- Background knowledge of engineering, joinery, electronics or a Product Design environment
- Willingness to share expertise with staff and students – sometimes through demonstrations
- Some computer aided design and or/computer aided manufacturing skills would be an advantage, but not essential, as we use a laser cutter, vinyl plotter cutter and micro router.
- A sense of humour!
What the school offers its staff
Parkstone is pleased to be able to offer all staff members the following benefits
Core Benefits
- A contributory pension scheme relevant to your role (including access to Teacher and Local Government Schemes).
- Occupational sick pay.
- Tailored Continuous Professional Development (CPD) through the South Central Teaching Hub.
- Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - confidential support network that offers expert advice and compassionate guidance 24/7 covering a wide range of issues, such as: Legal Information, Bereavement Support and Online CBT among much more.
- All staff are entitled to a ‘Golden Day’ once a year – a paid day off or part time equivalent.
- Free Yoga and Pilates sessions throughout the term.
- Termly Staff Wellbeing and Workload groups to raise and solve issues.
Flexible Benefits
- Cycle to work scheme
- Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme through Love Electric
Commitment to safeguarding
Parkstone Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure & Barring Service. The school is also committed to a policy of equal opportunity.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Parkstone Grammar School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1222 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Parkstone Grammar School website
- Email address
- recruitment@parkstone.poole.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01202605605
Parkstone Grammar School is an excellent place to work. Staff and students are happy, well cared for and well supported. We place a high priority on staff wellbeing and ensure that there are opportunities to support our staff. From free tea and coffee in the staffroom every day to activities such as Yoga and Pilates which are provided for free of charge. We also have an employee assistance scheme where confidential advice and support is available for staff as and when they need it. The staff wellbeing and workload committee meets regularly with the Headteacher to discuss all aspects of work in school to ensure that we have the best balance possible for staff to thrive.
Arranging a visit to Parkstone Grammar School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@parkstone.poole.sch.uk.
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