Technology Technician

Great Park Academy; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living wage salary

Excellent pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Free on-site parking

Staff wellbeing activities

Professional development

Job summary

Great Park Academy is seeking a Technology Technician to join the support staff, working within the Technology department to assist practical lessons and prepare teaching aids and resources in line with health and safety guidelines. You may have prior technician experience in a school or another field, and will work alongside the existing technician.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adaptability, and a proactive approach to supporting students and staff in DT, Science and Food Tech areas.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a school environment
• Enthusiastic, supportive within the Technology department
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Excellent organisational skills
• Flexible and effective team player
• A proactive problem solver with initiative

Responsibilities

• Support practical lessons in the Technology department
• Prepare teaching aids and resources for lessons
• Assist with health and safety in the classroom and lab environments
• Work alongside the school's full-time technician and team

Skills

Oral and written communication

Organisational skills

Team player

Problem solving

Job description

Your Role

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.

Skills

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

Good organisational skills

essential

Experience

Experience of working in a supportive role

essential

Knowledge of Health and Safety in an education environment

Technician laboratory work in an education environment

Leadership

Adaptable - ability to adapt style to a variery of situations and people

essential

Personal Attributes

Ability to relate well to colleagues, staff and students

essential

Able to work constructively as part of a team and with a flexible approach to work.

essential

Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with students

essential

A commitment to child protection and safeguarding

essential

Willingness to work in DT, Science and Food Tech department

Safeguarding Information

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. This means certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide and you can view our Policy on the Employment of Ex-offenders on our website within Trust Policies.

Gosforth Group are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. References will be requested prior to interview for those candidates shortlisted. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, along with other relevant pre-employment checks.