Technology Technician

Great Park Academy; Middle Brunton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living wage salary (accredited)

Excellent pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Free on-site parking

Professional development opportunities

Staff wellbeing activities

Career development across Gosforth/Gos

Job summary

Great Park Academy is seeking a Technology Technician to join the support staff in the Technology department, assisting with practical lessons, preparing teaching aids and resources, and ensuring health and safety standards.

The successful candidate will be a hands-on, adaptable team player with strong communication and organisational skills, and a willingness to develop professionally within Gosforth Group.

Qualifications

• Someone comfortable and/or with experience of working in a school environment.
• An enthusiastic person who will support within the Technology department.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• A flexible and effective team player.
• A problem solver with a high level of initiative.

Skills

Experience in a school environment

Enthusiastic team player

Excellent communication skills

Excellent organisational skills

Flexibility

Problem solving with initiative

Job description

We are seeking a Technology Technician be a member of the support staff team at Great Park Academy. You will be a creative, 'hands on' colleague, working within the Technology department to support with all practical lessons including preparing teaching aids and resources in accordance with health and safety. You may have experience as a Technician in a school already or you may have worked in another field and now wish to work in a school. The school has one full time Technician, and you will work alongside them.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

1. Someone comfortable and/or with experience of working in a school environment
2. An enthusiastic person who will support within the Technology department
3. Excellent oral and written communication skills
4. Excellent organisational
5. A flexible and effective team player
6. A problem solver with a high level of initiative

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

1. A competitive salary- as an accredited Living Wage Employer, you’re guaranteed a wage that meets, and often exceeds, the real cost of living.
2. Benefits including; excellent pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking
3. An opportunity to work with highly-skilled professionals
4. Enthusiastic and motivated students
5. An exciting and extensive commitment to professional development
6. A school with its community at heart
7. An exciting programme of staff wellbeing activities
8. Wider career development opportunities to be involved across Gosforth Group

The Trust is committed to equality, inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.