Centre Technician

eTeach UK Limited; Otley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education provider is seeking a Centre Technician to support the construction curriculum at their Leeds Centre. This part-time role involves providing technical and clerical assistance, managing materials, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Ideal candidates will have good knowledge of stock ordering processes and possess Level 2 English and Maths qualifications. The position offers a supportive work environment with opportunities for further professional development.

Benefits

Incremental pay with annual increases

Fully funded progression route to teaching

Focus on work-life balance

Protected time for administrative tasks

Qualifications

• Experience in providing technical and clerical assistance.
• Ability to conduct risk assessments.
• Willingness to gain further qualifications in health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Ensure technical resources are ready for teaching.
• Maintain a clean and stocked teaching environment.
• Perform PAT testing on electrical equipment.

Skills

Knowledge of health and safety regulations

Experience with stock ordering software

Technical support skills

Education

English and Maths: Level 2 or above

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Centre Technician

Job type: Permanent – Part Time. Salary: £25,397 per annum (pro rata). Hours: 20 hrs per week (08:30 – 16:30). Location: Leeds.

We are Nacro. We see your future, whatever the past. We believe that everyone deserves a good education, a safe and secure place to live, the right to be heard, and the chance to start again, with support from someone on their side. That’s why our housing, education, justice and health and wellbeing services work alongside people to give them the support and skills they need to succeed. And it’s why we fight for their voices to be heard and campaign together to create lasting change.

What we offer

• An incremental pay offer with annual increases and increases which reflect your development in the role.
• Fully funded progression route to becoming a qualified teacher.
• Advanced progression options including assurance, coaching, and leadership qualifications to support your next career steps.
• An alternative to observations where we will support you to experiment and try new things in your practice.
• An average class size of just 8 students.
• Protected time for essential administrative tasks.
• A unique to industry focus on wellbeing with a genuine work-life balance, including annual leave available to request all year round.

Who are we looking for?

We are in search of a Centre Technician to join us at our Centre in Leeds, to provide general technical and clerical assistance to the construction curriculum areas in the college ensuring the smooth running of the curriculum areas such as ordering stock and equipment, setting up classrooms and practical activities, fixing equipment where possible, keeping tools in good condition, etc.

Key Responsibilities (but not limited to)

• Ensure the provision of products and materials are in good working order for teaching & learning purposes.
• Make sure that teaching areas, office space and stores are kept safe, clean and well stocked with relevant materials where appropriate (disposing of waste as appropriate).
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations affecting the curriculum areas.
• Prepare materials for students to work with, such as: cutting materials to size / shape ready for assembly.
• Confirm material stock, are checked, catalogued, maintained and stored appropriately.
• Perform PAT testing for electrical equipment.
• Prepare for internal and external events such as assessments, training, open events, displays and community activities, etc for staff and students.
• Carry out a risk assessment on classrooms and equipment on a regular basis.

Qualifications Required

• English and Maths: Level 2 or above OR equivalent experience / willingness to gain.
• Knowledge and experience using software to order stock and equipment such as NetSuite.

Desirable

• A qualification relating to Health and Safety or a willingness to gain.
• A first aid qualification or a willingness to gain.
• An Enhanced with Barred Lists DBS check is essential.

What are the next steps?

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