Technician - 36.67

Co-op Academy Florence MacWilliams; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Free onsite gym

Free flu vaccinations

Co-op member discount

Job summary

Co-op Academy Failsworth is seeking a Technician to support teaching and school staff across science, ensuring a safe learning environment for pupils and colleagues. The role involves contributing to the school's health and safety standards and participating in relevant meetings.

You will work within a values-led academy focused on inclusion and safeguarding, with opportunities for ongoing professional development and involvement in a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent in relevant discipline is essential.
• 5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4-9) or equivalent.
• Current First Aid qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Promote inclusion, equality and diversity and uphold opportunities for all.
• Uphold and promote the school's values and codes of practice.
• Follow school policies on customer care, data protection, ICT, health & safety, safeguarding.
• Prioritise health and safety and contribute to the security of the school.
• Engage in workplace learning and development as per the training plan.
• Attend relevant meetings and undertake other duties commensurate with the grade.

Skills

Communication skills

Friendly and patient demeanor

Attention to safety

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent

GCSEs including Maths and English

First Aid qualification (desirable)

Job description

Your Role

At Co-op Academy Failsworth we are looking for a Technician.

To support teaching and other school support staff undertaking a range of tasks and duties, facilitating high quality teaching and learning for pupils and students with respect to Science. To provide a safe working environment for pupils/students and other colleagues.

Standard Duties

• To understand the importance of inclusion, equality and diversity, both when working with pupils and with colleagues, and to promote equal opportunities for all.
• To uphold and promote the values and the ethos of the school.
• To implement and uphold the policies, procedures and codes of practice of the School, including relating to customer care, finance, data protection, ICT, health & safety, anti-bullying and safeguarding/child protection.
• To take a pro-active approach to health and safety, working with others in the school to minimise and mitigate potential hazards and risks, and actively contribute to the security of the school, e.g. challenging a stranger on the premises.
• To participate and engage with workplace learning and development opportunities, subject to the school's training plan, working to continually improve own performance and that of the team/school.
• To attend and participate in relevant meetings as appropriate.
• To undertake any other additional duties commensurate with the grade of the post.

Why us?

At Co-op Academy Failsworth, is a fully inclusive, popular and over-subscribed 11-16 comprehensive Academy with almost 1500 students on roll. In June 2024 OFSTED rated the school good. We are located 3 miles from Manchester city centre, situated 1 mile from junction 22 of the M60. Our priority is to recruit the very best of staff for our Academy. Our staff enjoy working at our academy and you would be welcome to speak to them about their experience of working at the Academy. The academy is very focused on staff wellbeing.

Ofsted

"Pupils are happy to come to school. They enjoy making friends and they are supportive of each other".

"Pupils appreciate the support and care that is provided by staff. This helps pupils to feel safe".

"...pupils engage positively with their learning. As a result, behaviour in class and during social times is usually calm and orderly".

"Subject curriculums are well designed. The 'powerful knowledge' that the school wants pupils to learn is clearly identified. Subject content is introduced in a logical order so that pupils build their knowledge over time".

"Teachers have good subject knowledge. They select appropriate activities to support pupils to learn the intended curriculum".

"The school has introduced a rigorous and well-structured approach to assessment. This supports staff to deliver the curriculum effectively, pre-empting pupils' difficulties, identifying misconceptions and gaps in pupils' knowledge and then using this information to plan for future learning".

The school's behaviour management system is underpinned by the trust's values, including 'be yourself always' and 'succeeding together'...pupils live up to these values and are considerate towards each other.

"Learning is rarely disrupted by poor behaviour".

All our values are based upon the values of the Co-op Group, which will inform our behaviours.

Self-help

We do not expect to be spoon fed - we will try to do things for ourselves in the right way and at the right time.

Self-responsibility

Everyone should act in a responsible way around the academy site and in the local community. We take responsibility for our own learning; we want to become independent learners.

Equality

We are proud to be part of a very multicultural academy, with students from all over the world; it is important that we treat each other with respect and accept that others may be different from ourselves. We should all have equal chances to succeed.

Equity

We want to look for the best in each other. Rewarding others fairly to encourage all types of achievement.

Democracy

We will contribute our ideas to make the academy a success.

Solidarity

We can achieve more by working together, rather than as individuals.

Our Values

• Succeed together
• Do what matters most
• Be yourself, always
• Show you care

So, if you believe in our values, we would love to hear from you!

Benefits include:

Our employee benefits package includes:

1. Competitive Salaries and pension schemes
2. A superb and comprehensive range of CPD activities to further develop your career
3. 11 Day Half Terms
4. Centrally planned curriculum
5. Responsive teaching
6. Investment in 2 hours CPD per week
7. Access to counselling services
8. Free parking
9. Free onsite gym
10. Free flu vaccinations
11. You'll get being a Co-op member, you'll get a Co-op colleague discount card. This gives you a 10% discount in our Co-op Food stores.
12. Co-operative flexible benefits (discounted line rental and broadband package, family care advice and cycle to work scheme)
13. Discounted gym membership and leisure activities which includes discounts on Merlin Entertainments (Sea Life, Legoland etc), Virgin Experience Days, SuperBreak and many more!
14. Co-operative Credit Union: save directly from your salary and receive a competitive dividend. Borrowers can benefit from very competitive interest rates & terms (in comparison with other high street lenders)
15. Co-op Funeral care benefit
16. Season ticket and rental deposit loans

And More!

The Trust is also committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnerships.

Qualifications

NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent in relevant discipline essential pass

5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4-9) or equivalent essential pass

Current First Aid qualification desirable

desirable

Skills

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

Commitment to maintaining a clean and safe environment for students and staff essential

Personal Attributes

A friendly, patient, and approachable manner, with the ability to communicate effectively with students essential

Safeguarding Information

Co-op Academies Trust as an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf.

Co-op Academies Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced check by the DBS and satisfactory references. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles.