Design Technology Technician

West Lakes Academy; Egremont; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

West Lakes Academy is inviting applications for a permanent posts within the Technology Team. The role is term-time only (40 weeks per year) with pro rata salary based on working hours and health and safety standards, providing resources and support to staff and pupils.

Working hours are negotiable up to 37 hours per week. Training will be provided and the successful candidate will help maintain stock levels and support curriculum technicians as needed.

Qualifications

• No previous experience is required for this post; full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of resources and provide support to staff and pupils.
• Help maintain stock levels, ensure safe storage and identify future requirements.
• Under supervision, provide information and assistance to staff and pupils while adhering to health and safety standards.
• Occasionally support other curriculum technicians as required.

Job description

PERMANENT POST

GRADE D, POINT 1 TO 3 (£29,542 TO £30,515 FTE, £25, 948.33 TO £26, 802.96 PRO RATA)

PRO RATA SALARY BASED ON WORKING HOURS

Working hours negotiable - up to 37 hours per week, term-time only (40 weeks per year including INSET and out of term working).

West Lakes Academy are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, conscientious and self-motivated person to join the Technology Team. This is a key role in providing a welcoming and safe environment for staff, students and visitors.

We seek a conscientious, adaptable technician to support the Technology curriculum.

Under the instruction/guidance of senior staff, to provide assistance and information as required in the preparation of resources, maintenance and support to staff and pupils. Ensuring requirements are followed, meeting both the health & safety standards and the requirements of the classes involved.

Includes helping to ensure that stock levels are maintained, safely stored and future requirements are identified. With occasional assistance to the other curriculum technicians if required.

This is a busy and varied role and candidates should have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills. Although advantageous, the post requires no previous experience of working in a school setting. Previous experience is desirable however full training will be provided for the right candidate.

Changing Lives Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and also past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References and a Self-Disclosure Form will be sought prior to interview. In accordance with KCSIE 2023, online searches may be carried out as part of the recruitment process.