Design Technology Technician Covering Food and DT

Teaching Vacancies; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Bridgwater is seeking a full-time technician to support its Design Technology Department. You will prepare resources and maintain equipment for Food and Design Technology areas, contributing to the educational development of young people. The ideal candidate should have strong organisational and ICT skills, be detail-oriented, and have a passion for working with students. The role offers opportunities for professional development and is part of a team focused on improving student outcomes.

Benefits

Continuous professional development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Good organisational and ICT skills required.
• An eye for detail and passion for the subject.
• Proactive and flexible approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Support learning through preparation of resources for lessons.
• Maintain resources and equipment for Food and Design Technology.
• Work as part of a committed team to improve life chances of students.

Skills

Organisational skills

ICT skills

Attention to detail

Passion for subject

Flexibility

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a full-time technician to work as part of our team at Robert Blake. This role could be split as a job share to create two part-time positions covering Engineering & 3D Design and Food. You will join a team of staff committed to improving the life chances of all young people in their care. You will join an experienced Design Technology Department. You will be required to support learning through the preparation of resources for lessons covering our Food and Design Technology areas, as well as maintaining resources and equipment for both sections. You must have good organisational and ICT skills, an eye for detail, as well as a passion for the subject and working with young people. You must be proactive and flexible.

What the school offers its staff

Robert Blake School is a thriving non-selective school with just under 1100 students. The school is built on strong relationships and will soon be joining the United Learning Trust, whose mantra is ‘Children First’. It is an exciting and rewarding place to work, with an ethos of ‘Aspire | Achieve | Celebrate’ at its core.

The school is located less than 2 miles from Junction 24 of the M5 in Bridgwater and boasts a state-of-the-art facility. We are committed to the continuous professional development of our staff and offer opportunities for you to excel.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers, and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process adheres to the 'keeping children safe in education' guidance. Employment offers may be subject to checks such as: childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical assessments, online and social media checks, prohibition from teaching, right to work verification, and satisfactory references. Applicants must disclose any unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.