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Design & Technology Technician

Design & Technology Technician

Firth Park Academy

Sheffield

  • Expired
Salary:
£20,444 FTE
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2022
Apply by:
10 July 2022

Job overview

NJC 7 FTE £20,444

Permanent, Full Time

37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

September 2022 Start

Firth Park Academy is proud to be a Good school and determined to become an Outstanding school. We are a wonderfully diverse family of students and staff where our vision is to inspire all students to lead remarkable lives. We offer the widest range of extra-curricular enrichment possible to ensure our students are rich in knowledge and character. We want students to achieve academic excellence, develop strength of character and above all else, be happy. Our school is: 

  • A stronger-than-ever ‘Good’ school as rated by Ofsted (February 2019). 
  • Home of an Extended School Day for Years 7 and 11 to ensure the broadest possible curriculum of academic learning and extra-curricular experiences 
  • Featured on CBBC’s series Our School 3, which highlights the successful transition students make into Year 7. 
  • A richly diverse community with students speaking more than 30 home languages. 
  • A leading school in our trust – Academies Enterprise Trust – the largest trust in the UK with more career development opportunities than any other.

We are looking for a proactive and organised individual to work as our new Design & Technology Technician to assist with the raising of standards and achievement of the Design & Technology department at key stages 3 & 4 within the Art, Engineering and Photography. You will work with the Head of department and class teachers who have identified target groups/pupils by working in the classroom and working in small groups assisting the teacher with the technical and practical delivery of lessons where appropriate.

In addition, you will prepare materials for practical lessons, look after the equipment and resources within the department. This is an exciting, hands-on job; ideal for someone who thrives when they're in a role where every single day presents differently and enjoys being a highly valued member of the team. 

Come and visit us to meet the team of students and staff who are making Firth Park Academy one of the best schools in our city: 

  • informal enquiries are welcome - please contact Dean Jones our Principal. on 0114 257 6238 or djones@firthparkacademy.org  
  • Join our team and build a wonderful career in a school you are passionate about with students you love to help learn. 
  • Check out the ‘career opportunity’ section on our website to find out more.

Closing date: 10th July 2022

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.  All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

In line with our safeguarding practises we are unable to accept CV’s, apply today by clicking the apply button. 

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Prevent Duty.

Academies Enterprise Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity.  Job share, part time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.  

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. 

Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Linkedin. Further details can be found on our careers page.

AET is recruiting for Teacher Training placements.  Please visit our website https://sites.google.com/aetschools.org/itt/ for further details.

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About Firth Park Academy

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About Firth Park Academy

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Firth Park Academy is a good school, with a strong team spirit, high expectations and driving ambition which have led to notable improvements. We are a fully inclusive school with a distinctively inclusive ethos and have the highest aspirations for and expectations of our students.

We continue to work tirelessly to ensure our examination results continue to improve, that students continue to feel happy, safe and cared for, one of our key aims is that everybody deserves the chance to fly; and that the students are challenged and developed academically by the stimulating and rewarding education they receive.

If you would like to find out more about Firth Park Academy contact: contactus@firthparkacademy.org  0114 257 6238

Who is Lift Schools?

Lift Schools is made up of 57 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 33,000 pupils across the country. We believe education can transform lives – and we want every child in our schools to achieve their full potential.

Our mission:

  1. We will provide an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day.
  2. With excellent leadership and teaching in every school, we will help children go on to lead successful and happy lives.
  3. We will work with others beyond our network to benefit more children and communities.

Every adult in a school has the power to transform lives, and that’s why talented people are essential to us. Our ambition to give every pupil the best start in life relies on our dedicated teachers, teaching assistants, senior leaders, and admin teams. We attract dynamic individuals and provide the space to reimagine what’s possible.

That’s why your career is as important to us as it is to you. We want you to develop, we want you to grow, and we want you to feel valued.

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