DT Technician

Harris Federation; London; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution, Harris Federation, is seeking a motivated DT Technician to join their supportive team at Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich. This part-time role involves assisting teachers and students with practical technology tasks, ensuring safety and effective preparation of materials. Ideal for individuals with a background in Design Technology and a passion for education.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Competitive rewards and benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience working with design technology equipment.
• Solid understanding of practical tasks in an educational setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist teaching staff with practical exercises and classroom setups.
• Advise students on tool use and ensure safety during activities.
• Support students with project materials preparation.

Skills

Health and Safety regulations

Design Technology equipment

Technical support in education

Education

Qualifications to A Level or equivalent

Job description

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We are looking for an experienced Design & Technology Technician to work three days per week, joining our team in supporting our students at Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich.

The salary shown is the full-time equivalent and will adjusted pro rata based on 38 weeks per year (term-time only), 22.5 hours per week; actual salary £15,194.38-£15,412.31.

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About Us

We encourage our students to be critical thinkers and promote these skills throughout the curriculum. A student at Harris Boys' Academy will learn how to engage critically with foreign affairs, religion and society, issues of citizenship and the media, so they acquire the skills, and recognise the value of, thinking for yourself and thinking in a well-reasoned manner.

We are very lucky to have an amazing staff team who work together, and a body of professionals who are striving to be the very best they can be. Our staff are on board, want to change futures and want to be better at what they do. Our students buy into this idea and when you have these two points together, you can make wonderful things happen. This is shown through our outcomes and if you speak to the boys and the parents of this school community.

Main Areas of Responsibility

As DT Technician, your responsibilities may include:

• Assisting and advising teaching staff on the preparation and layout in classrooms for practical exercises, running trials, demonstrations and helping students with learning activities as appropriate.
• Ensuring equipment and materials prepared for lessons are to the specification of the teacher requisitions, including making up special equipment or modifying from existing equipment as necessary from instructions supplied by the teaching staff.
• In conjunction with the appropriate teachers, advising students on the safe and proper use of tools and equipment and on the correct and safe way to carry out learning activities
• Advising staff, as necessary, on Health and Safety issues and on the best way to carry out practical work
• Supporting students prepare materials for projects
• Assisting in practical lessons and after hours activities when requested

Qualifications & Experience

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• Qualifications to A Level or equivalent
• Basic knowledge of Health and Safety regulations
• Experience working with a range of Design Technology equipment and resources
• Experience or solid understanding of working as a technician in a school or educational establishment, undertaking a range of practical tasks

For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.

Next Steps

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please send us an email, or call to arrange a conversation.

Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be helpful for you when completing your application, and throughout the recruitment process.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website.

Professional Development & Benefits

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.

Safeguarding Notice

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.

Seniority level

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  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education

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