Senior DT Technician - Thomas Hardye

Dorset Council; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorset Council is seeking a technician for its Design and Technology Department, working term time plus inset days. The successful candidate will coordinate equipment maintenance and materials preparation and ensure a safe learning environment for students. This role offers opportunities for skill development and career progression within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

On-site nursery

Discounted local gym membership

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Experience in safe use of power tools.
• Effective communication skills with students and colleagues.
• Organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Maintain workrooms and equipment.
• Order and prepare materials for lessons.
• Support students with their learning projects.
• Maintain Health and Safety records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Knowledge of health and safety practices

Experience with power tools

Job description

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About the role

We are seeking to appoint a technician to support the Design and Technology Department on a permanent basis, working 37.5 hours per week for 39 weeks a year (term time plus inset days). Grade 5 SCP 5-6 pay award pending.

The successful applicant will work under the supervision of the head of department, primarily within resistant materials. Responsibilities include maintaining workrooms and equipment, ordering and preparing materials for lessons, supporting students with their learning and projects, and maintaining Health and Safety records within the department.

We require someone:

• Enthusiastic and committed to the learning needs of all young people.
• Organised, with excellent attention to detail.
• Experienced in the safe use of power tools and knowledgeable about health and safety practices.
• Effective communicator, able to maintain professional relationships with colleagues, students, and external contractors.

Carpentry or engineering experience and ICT skills would be advantageous.

We can offer:

• A friendly and supportive working environment.
• Opportunities to develop existing skills within a Multi Academy Trust, with potential for career progression.
• A generous pension scheme, on-site nursery, and discounted local gym membership.

For queries, please contact Simon Patel, Head of Design and Technology, via the school number. To apply, send a letter of application and a completed application form to Mrs. Anita Pullen, Headteacher's PA, at [email address] by the deadline. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Further Information

Wessex MAT will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates as part of safer recruitment checks, focusing on suitability to work with children. These searches will be conducted by a person not on the appointment panel to avoid bias and discrimination.

Wessex MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The role is subject to safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS and Children's Barred List check. The position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and related amendments.

The Trust values diversity and aims to reflect the communities it serves. Applications are welcomed from all backgrounds, and the recruitment process is fair and non-discriminatory under the Equality Act 2010.

This role is UK-based, and your right to work will be verified during the appointment process.

The pro-rata salary is based on hours and weeks worked, including paid leave and holidays. Salaries are paid monthly and adjusted if employment begins or ends mid-year.