Senior DT Technician

Teaching Vacancies; Leominster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Leominster is seeking a dedicated Design Technology Technician. The role involves supporting staff and students in the Design and Technology department, managing resources, and ensuring safety. Ideal candidates will possess relevant qualifications and experience with technology equipment. The school offers a supportive environment with a commitment to staff development and high educational standards.

Benefits

Opportunity to work in a well-regarded oversubscribed school

Commitment to staff development and wellbeing

Extensive range of extracurricular activities

Qualifications

• Experience of practical technology equipment.
• Knowledge of the use and safety features of a range of machinery important to design technology.
• Experience of working with children (desirable).
• Experience of working in a design technology environment (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Provide support for staff and pupils in the Design and Technology department.
• Manage practical resources and facilities in the department.
• Ensure a healthy and safe working environment.

Skills

Ability to maintain clean, tidy and hygienic working environment

Ability to follow instructions efficiently

Practical skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Time management skills

Education

Appropriate qualifications at Level 2 and above

Job description

Senior Design Technology Technician

Wigmore Academy Trust is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Design Technology Technician to provide support for the staff and pupils in the Design and Technology department. Based at the High School you would be responsible to the Head of Design Technology in co-ordinating the use of, and development of, practical resources and facilities, including the provision of guidance and support in meeting the practical requirement of the DT curriculum, as well as liaising with all areas of the school and outside organisations. You would also have overall responsibility for the observance of a healthy and safe working environment for the technical support service. You would be responsible for setting up and monitoring systems used in the management and control of practical resources, including both routine and non-routine checking, cleaning, maintenance, calibration, testing and repairing of equipment to the required standard.

ESSENTIAL Qualifications

• Appropriate qualifications at Level 2 and above which demonstrate the capability of managing a practical school environment

DESIRABLE Qualifications

• Food Hygiene Certificate
• English and maths at Grade C/4 or above at GCSE
• First Aid certificate

ESSENTIAL Experience

• Experience of practical technology equipment

DESIRABLE Experience

• Experience of working with children
• Experience of working in a design technology environment

ESSENTIAL Knowledge and Understanding

• Knowledge of the use and safety features of a range of machinery important to design technology

DESIRABLE Knowledge

• Knowledge of the use and safety features of a range of machinery important to the catering industry

ESSENTIAL Abilities and Skills

• Ability to maintain clean, tidy and hygienic working environment
• Ability to follow instructions efficiently
• Practical skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Time management skills

DESIRABLE Abilities and Skills

• ICT literacy
• Administrative skills

ESSENTIAL Personal Attributes

• Resilient
• Reliable
• Committed
• Honest
• Trustworthy
• Dedicated
• Patient
• Loyal
• Enthusiasm, warmth and a good sense of humour
• High expectations of self and others

ESSENTIAL Other Factors

• Good attendance record
• Outstanding references
• Willingness to undertake further training
• A commitment to high educational standards, which maximise the achievements of all pupils
• A commitment to equality of opportunity for all pupils
• A commitment to the school’s ethos and values
• Flexibility in the work environment
• A willingness to reflect upon experiences in a critical and constructive manner

Police clearance (DBS check)

Wigmore School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; the successful candidate must receive a satisfactory enhanced DBS check before taking up the post.

What the school offers its staff

• An opportunity to work in a school in beautiful rural Herefordshire close to the Welsh borders.
• An opportunity to work in a popular, successful and well-regarded oversubscribed school.
• A school with outstanding commitment to staff development and wellbeing
• A well-resourced department
• A friendly, supportive environment where every individual is valued.
• An absolute focus on high-quality teaching and learning
• An extensive range of extracurricular activities (sports, trips, clubs) in addition to academic learning
• A small school with a ‘family’ feel
• A supportive leadership team who encourages training and development of staff to enable them to be the best at what they do.
• Commitment to safeguarding