DT Technician

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; West of England; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in the West of England is seeking a DT Technician to provide support to teaching staff and enable students in engaging lessons. This role does not require specific educational experience, and offers on-the-job training. The institution values kindness, fairness, and aspiration, and offers various professional development opportunities and benefits including a local government pension and discounts on services.

Benefits

Commitment to CPD and development

Local Government pension with up to 19% Employer contributions

Up to 30% discount with Microsoft & Dell

Discounted gym membership

Life Assurance - 3 x Death in Service

Cycle to work scheme

Dedicated counselling service

Qualifications

• Experience working with different materials and equipment is necessary.
• No specific education experience required as on-the-job training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and administrative support to teaching staff.
• Enable students to receive a full experience of DT in engaging lessons.

Skills

Experience with various materials and equipment

Interest in teaching and developing student skills

Job description

Job title: DT Technician
Salary: CSET 11 £24,790 FTE, £10,373 prorated
Hours: 18 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (TTO + INSET)
Working days: to be discussed at interview
Contract type: Permanent
Location: The Castle School, Thornbury

About the role

You will provide technical and administrative support to teaching staff, including in-class support with lessons. You’ll be enabling our students to receive a full experience of DT in engaging lessons.

About you

You would need experience in working with a range of different materials and equipment, however, you do not need to have specific education experience as we can provide on-the-job training. If you are interested in considering a career move into a role which includes your design, manufacture and/or DT background but also an opportunity to contribute to developing student knowledge and skills, this position could be for you.

About us

Here at The Castle School, situated in the suburbs of Thornbury, we are proud of our strong track record of academic achievement and pastoral care for our students. We are passionate about teaching and learning; our students’ experience of education has a long-lasting impact and prepares them for life beyond school.

At the heart of what we do is our vision to be an exceptional school at the heart of the community where every student has the curiosity, skills and confidence to make the world a better place. We value kindness, fairness and aspiration and expect that our students and staff will work hard, be kind and respectful to one another.

We can offer you:

• A commitment to CPD and development to allow all staff to thrive, including collaborative support within the school and the Trust
• Commitment to inclusivity and fostering of diversity
• Values, ethos and vision that are lived
• An open and honest culture
• Local Government pension with up to 19% Employer contributions
• Up to 30% discount with Microsoft & Dell
• Discounted gym membership
• Life Assurance - 3 x Death in Service
• Cycle to work scheme
• Dedicated counselling service

To register your interest, please complete an application form detailing your relevant skills before 9.00 am on 12th August. Interviews will be held in the final 2 weeks of the summer holidays. If you require any adjustments during the process, please let us know.

Depending on the number of applications received, we may close the advert early. If you do not hear from us within a week after the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted. We encourage you to join our E-Teach Talent Pool to stay updated on future opportunities.