Design Technology Technician
The North School
Ashford, Kent
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Kent Range 4 / 5 pro rata (dependant on experience)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Immediate
- Apply by:
- 15 February 2018
Job overview
Term Time only – plus 5 training days. 37hrs per week (8.30am – 4.30pm)
£16,968 - £19,608 per annum (pro-rata salary : £14,381 - £16,545pa) dependant on experience.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join The North School as a Design Technology Technician, working within a strong and supportive team. The post will involve preparing and maintaining resources for teaching staff within the Technology and Creative Arts Departments. The successful candidate will also provide some administrative support to departmental staff.
The successful candidate will have evidence of practical skills, ability and training in relation to the preparing of teaching resources and materials for design technology and creative art lessons. Have a basic knowledge of equipment maintenance and health and safety in relation to safe use of tools and equipment. Candidates should also have adequate ICT based skills and knowledge.
In return we can offer excellent CPD opportunities and a supportive and friendly team to work with.
Further details about the school can be found on our website www.north.kent.sch.uk and further information about the vacancy can be obtained from the school via email at recruitment@north.kent.sch.uk
The closing date for applications: Midday, Thursday 15th February 2018
Interview date: To be confirmed.
The North School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Any successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure by the Disclosure & Barring Service.
The North School is an Equal Opportunities Employer
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About The North School
THE NORTH SCHOOL
The North School is a mixed high school which currently has approximately 1200 students on roll from years 7 to 11 and including a thriving Sixth Form.
The school was rebuild approximately ten years ago and has bright, modern, well equipped classrooms with lots of facilities, including a large car park.
The North School boasts the oldest school farm in Kent which is well stocked with all types of animals from cows to a tarantula and has a thriving and successful Young Farmers Club. The farm is situated within the school's Environment and Landbased Centre which also includes a fully functioning climbing wall.
The town of Ashford itself offers superb transport links to London and Europe and easy access to the Kent Coast. Ashford International station, from which you can catch the high-speed train to London St Pancras taking just 37 minutes or the Eurostar to Paris, is a mere 20 minute walk from the school. The Eurotunnel is 30 minutes from Ashford, or the port of Dover 40 minutes, both accessible via the M20 which you can also access easily from Ashford.
Ashford has grown in its popularity over the years as a destination for those to live and work. Originally a historic market town, it has recently seen a surge in development with plenty of accessible housing. It is also a popular destination for shoppers, with the McArthur Glenn Designer Outlet also just a stone's throw from the school. The town also offers many leisure facilities, including a Leisure Centre, two cinemas, plenty of gyms and many varied and interesting restaurants both in the town and surrounding areas.
There are several very good primary schools both within the town, local boroughs and surrounding villages , alongside excellent medical facilities and a large hospital, The William Harvey, with A&E facilities.
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