DT Technician

The Hastings Academy; Hastings; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hastings Academy is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic DT Technician within the Technology Department. This role involves coordinating resources, supporting the Technology curriculum, ensuring health and safety, and maintaining order in the Technology department. A commitment to innovative teaching methods and student engagement is essential for success.

Benefits

Automatic annual pay increments

Generous Pension

27 days annual leave plus statutory Bank Holidays

Health and Wellbeing support

Personal Development Day

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Cycle to Work scheme

Retail Discount program

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinating the use of practical resources and facilities.
• Providing technical support, assistance and advice regarding the practical needs of the Technology curriculum.
• Taking responsibility for health and safety within the Technology faculty.
• Maintaining good order of the Technology department and its resources.

Job description

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Working Pattern: Term time only + 5 days (40 weeks)
Actual Starting Salary (calculated pro rata): £21,622 per annum

Salaries are paid in 12 equal monthly instalments

Do you have an interest in Technology and would like to make a difference to our students?

We are seeking to appoint a motivated and enthusiastic DT Technician within the Technology Department. This is an excellent opportunity to join the department and be a part of making innovative approaches to the development of the Design and Technology curriculum.

Responsibilities include:-

• Co-ordinating the use of practical resources and facilities
• Providing technical support, assistance and advice regarding the practical needs of the Technology curriculum, including liaising with teaching staff and support staff outside the department
• Taking responsibility for health and safety within the Technology faculty
• Maintaining good order of the Technology department and its resources

Please refer to the attached job description for further details.

The Hastings Academy

At The Hastings Academy, our core aim is to nurture a sense of community while fostering qualities like aspiration, self-worth, and respect for learning. We believe in equipping students with the skills and character to succeed in both education and beyond. Our innovative curriculum emphasises essential qualifications and lifelong learning skills, preparing students to thrive as responsible global citizens.

Effective communication and mutual support between parents and the school are key for student success. We celebrate achievements and address challenges collaboratively, with form tutors and heads of house playing crucial roles in students' journeys.

The academy has a published admission number of 180 (900 pupils in total) and hosts a special facility for up to 10 young people with speech, language, and communication difficulties.

We truly value the experience, dedication, and commitment of all our employees and believe in the power of motivated and happy staff. This is why we seek to enrich and reward our employees wherever we can, by offering a wide range of exciting and useful employee benefits. These include:

• Automatic annual pay increments: Pay progression is not linked to performance and all our staff benefit from automatic pay progression (subject to the maximum salary for the role). Cost of living awards are also reviewed annually.
• Generous Pension: Safeguard your future with financial security throughout your retirement. Employer contribution rate of 18.9%.
• Holiday Entitlement: Take advantage of 27 days annual leave per annum (FTE), plus statutory Bank Holidays.
• Health and Wellbeing: A strong commitment to your health and wellbeing including; onsite Wellbeing Champions, designated Mental Health Ambassadors and an annual day devoted to your health and wellbeing. This day provides the opportunity to spend valuable time catching up with colleagues, as well as some ‘Time for You’ to do whatever most enhances your wellbeing.
• Personal Development Day: One day annually dedicated to your personal development which could include volunteering, training or a seminar (self-funded).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to free and confidential counselling services, providing support for both work and personal issues.
• Cycle to Work: Build exercise into your commute, with our cycle-to-work programme, offering a £2K loan to purchase a bicycle.
• Retail Discount: Savings with hundreds of retailers including gym, private medical, dental and online GP service, as well as eligibility for the Blue Light Discount Scheme.