CDT Technician, St Kentigern's Academy, 496.118 - WEL09630

West Lothian Council current; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Scotland seeks an individual to support the CDT department in a secondary school, ensuring a safe and inspiring learning environment. Essential qualifications include a SCOTVEC or equivalent in a relevant trade. This position values communication and teamwork skills, with a commitment to inclusivity in education.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a SCOTVEC or equivalent qualification in a relevant trade is essential.
• Good communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work with others as part of a team or on your own initiative.
• Ability to work responsibly with young people.

Responsibilities

• Support the CDT department and contribute to the delivery of practical and creative learning.
• Help create and maintain safe, effective, and inspiring learning environments for pupils.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Ability to work independently

Responsibility with young people

Education

SCOTVEC or equivalent qualification in a relevant trade

Job description

Overview

27.50 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, Permanent

West Lothian Council is committed to a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. We encourage groups currently under-represented, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethnic communities or from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds, to apply.

St Kentigern’s Academy is a Roman Catholic secondary school in Blackburn, West Lothian, with a current roll of around 1,065 pupils. The school has a strong reputation for inclusion, achievement, and community, with staff committed to delivering high-quality learning and teaching and supporting all young people to achieve their potential.

The CDT department consists of five teachers, led by an Acting Principal Teacher of CDT and supported by a Principal Teacher Curriculum with responsibility for Art, CDT and HFT. The department offers a broad range of practical and creative learning opportunities, including woodwork, metalwork, graphic communication and design and manufacture. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting this work, ensuring safe, effective, and inspiring learning environments for our pupils.

The senior leadership team comprises the Head Teacher, four Depute Head Teachers and an Area Business Support Manager.

Responsibilities

• Support the CDT department and contribute to the delivery of practical and creative learning opportunities (woodwork, metalwork, graphic communication, design and manufacture).
• Help create and maintain safe, effective, and inspiring learning environments for pupils.

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum of a SCOTVEC or equivalent qualification in a relevant trade is essential.
• Good communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work with others as part of a team or on your own initiative.
• Ability to work responsibly with young people.

Other

• This post is considered Regulated Work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scotland Act 2007. From 28 February 2011, preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer of employment by West Lothian Council.
• For further information please contact Jennifer Brydon, Area Business Support Manager: e-mail [e-mail]