Senior Design & Technology Technician (Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy)

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a progressive academy that focuses on transforming the lives of children and young people. This role is pivotal in supporting the Design and Technology department, ensuring a safe and engaging learning environment. The successful candidate will thrive in a collaborative atmosphere, contributing to innovative educational practices while enjoying a supportive workplace culture. With a commitment to personal and professional development, this position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in education and foster the growth of future generations. If you're passionate about education and eager to support students, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Private Health Insurance

Retail Discounts

Wellbeing Days

Professional Development Opportunities

Flexible Working Arrangements

Qualifications

• Reliable and organized individuals are preferred.
• Experience in supporting D&T departments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide core support in the smooth running of the D&T department.
• Assist in creating a positive learning environment for students.

Skills

Health and Safety Compliance

Time Management

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Job description

Location

Beaconsfield Drive, Blurton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 3JD

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£29,093.00 - £31,067.00 Annually (FTE)
Grade 5 Point 15-19, Term Time Only / 37 hours per week (Pro rata salary £25,024.38 - 26,722.32)

Closing Date

12:00pm, 12th May 2025

Start Date

ASAP

Positions Available

Interview Date(s)

TBC

About this Role

Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more

Be part of a team where passion meets purpose, as we work together where the challenge is greatest to change the lives and build the futures of children and young people.

At Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy, we are seeking reliable, organised, flexible, and enthusiastic applicants to join our team in providing core support in the smooth running of the D&T department, in particular engineering.

Key Skills:

• Excellent health and Safety Compliance
• Good Time Management
• Communication and interpersonal Skills
• Attention to detail

The ideal candidate will be confident and proactive in supporting a busy D & T department. Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy is a warm and inclusive environment and supports the continued high levels of academic achievement attained by pupils. Our innovative curriculum offer provides staff with opportunities to be creative within their subject area whilst ensuring students are developed both personally and academically.

At Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy, we go the extra mile for our young people. We are committed to providing outstanding teaching and learning to enable every child to be the best that they can be. We strive to create a safe place where all students can learn, thrive, and achieve no matter their background.

Why work for Ormiston?

Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach – they are our greatest asset.

We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, your work will have purpose and meaning.

Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys…

• The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before – being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive
• Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children – a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve
• Being part of a team and community where you belong – being part of a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities

A supportive environment to grow your career – an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits. We will offer you:

• Professional and personal development
• Excellent support from an experienced team
• Friendly staff and motivated students
• A comprehensive range of extra-curricular activities
• Innovative approaches to reducing workload, improving wellbeing, and work-life balance whilst retaining high standards

Wellbeing is at the core of our people strategy, so we offer a range of practical and holistic measures to support your health and wellbeing, from private health insurance to retail discounts, with access to emotional support services and salary sacrifice schemes for bicycles available to all OSSMA employees. A wellbeing day which allows staff to request 1 day off within term time. An empowered workforce with a genuine voice in improving the Academy further. This is an exceptional opportunity to make a difference to the future of education with an academy that is ever improving and striving to be outstanding. If you share the academy's vision and ambitions, possess a strong desire to work within an ethos of creative collaboration and partnership and want to have a positive impact on young people, families, and our community, then we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please view the following video for a further insight into our Academy OSSMA Recruitment Video

For an informal discussion or to arrange a tour of the academy, please contact Lacey Mellor, HR Partner, via email at [e-mail]

Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. We embrace diversity and promote equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.

All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references, and an enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

Contact Details

Mrs L Mellor
01782 882200
[e-mail]