Design Technology Technician

King's Academy Binfield; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

King’s Academy Binfield invites applications for a Design Technology/Art/Food technician to support staff and pupils in our all-through academy. The role focuses on enabling a practical curriculum across DT, art and food areas with dedicated workshops, design labs and a ceramics kiln room.

The successful candidate will maintain equipment, assist with demonstrations and align with the Creative Arts team to foster a collaborative, high-performance learning environment.

Qualifications

• Background in Product Design, Resistant Materials and/or Engineering, or Food Technology.
• Experience in a Secondary School department is desirable.
• Team player who will get involved in wider academy life.
• Ability to motivate, inspire and support students.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching staff in the delivery of student practical work and demonstrations.
• Oversee and monitor stock levels and the preparation of equipment and tools for practical work.
• Provide technical support within the Design Technology and Creative Arts departments.
• Collaborate with the Head of Creative Arts and the wider team to support academy life.

Skills

Product Design

Resistant Materials

Engineering

Food technology

Team player

Job description

Inspire innovation. Foster creativity.

Support the practical curriculum in a bold and ambitious all-through academy.

Responsible to: Head of Department (Design Technology and Creative Arts).

Responsible for: Technical support within the Design Technology and Creative Arts departments.

Salary: KGA Band 4, points 4 to 6 ie £25,201pa - £26,473pa pro rata plus Outer London Fringe of £729pa, pro rata.

Actual Gross Salary £22,660pa to £23,122pa inc. OLF.

Hours: 8.00am to 4.00pm, Monday to Friday with a 36 minute unpaid lunch break. Term time only plus 2 days.

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, dynamic and innovative Design Technology/ Art/ Food technician to join our ambitious and growing Creative Faculty. This is an exciting opportunity to play an intrinsic role in supporting our teaching staff and ensuring our students have the tools they need to succeed in our all-through academy.

The department is a well-resourced and purpose-built facility, consisting of a suite of workshops, graphic design facilities, textiles, food technology rooms, and a ceramics kiln room.

Our technology provision is characterised by:

Curriculum Support: Supporting the Creative Arts team to deliver an engaging and varied practical curriculum.

Technical Expertise: Overseeing and monitoring stock levels and the expert preparation of equipment and tools for practical work.

Practical Delivery: Supporting teaching staff in the delivery of student practical work and demonstrations.

Collaborative Culture: Working closely with the Head of Creative Arts and the wider team to support the Creative Arts team and broader academy life.

We are looking for a candidate who is confident in supporting staff and students alike. The successful candidate will:

• Have a background in Product Design; Resistant Materials and/or Engineering; or food technology. Experience of working within a Secondary School department is desirable.
• Be a team player who is happy to get stuck in and involve themselves in the wider aspects of academy life.
• Have the ability to motivate, inspire, and support students to excel.

King’s Academy Binfield is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.