Technology Technician

Hampton Gardens School

Hartland Avenue, Hampton Gardens, Peterborough, PE7 8HR.

Hampton Gardens is an 11-19 free school which opened in September 2017 to an initial intake of 180 Year 7 students. When full, the school will accommodate 1200 students in years 7-11 and 300 students in Sixth Form. Hampton Gardens is part of the Hampton Academies Trust who also run the highly successful and popular Hampton College all-through school, Hampton Lakes Primary School and Dogsthorpe Infant School.  HAT schools have very close links and some shared staff.  

Required for September 2022

TECHNOLOGY TECHNICIAN

We are looking for a part time Technology Technician to provide support to teaching staff, mainly in the area of Food Technology, but also to support in Product Design, Textiles and Art according to the needs and priorities of the department. This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy and friendly department. 

The role will involve preparing resources for classrooms, maintaining equipment and machinery and ensuring that specialist areas are cleared and clean.

You will be an organised, adaptable and enthusiastic individual who is keen to play an active role in supporting the efficiency and effectiveness of the day to day running of the Technology Department.

This is a part time role of 5 hours per week (Fridays) and is term time only. There may be some flexibility in working days and hours, which can be discussed at interview.  All holidays must be taken during school holiday periods.

Salary (Grade 4)

Full-time salary (52 weeks) From: £18,887 to: £19,650

Actual salary (Term Time only) From: £2,120 to: £2,205

We welcome applications from candidates who:

• Have some experience or background in food technology and are keen to play an active role in supporting the efficiency and effectiveness of the day-to-day running of the technology department.

• Have consistently high expectations with the drive to help all students achieve their full potential.

• Are an exceptional team player and who enjoys supporting and working collaboratively with others.

• Share our vision to deliver outstanding education for children and young adults and the commitment to make a difference to outcomes and achievements of students who attend HAT schools.

What we can offer you in return:

• A fantastic working environment where students are enthusiastic and want to learn. All our schools have modern buildings, with light and airy classrooms, outstanding facilities and are situated at the heart of the community.

• We value our staff and recognise the importance of providing ongoing training opportunities. As a growing Trust we are also able to offer opportunities for promotion and fresh challenges as new roles arise regularly within the Trust.

• Our active Staff Wellbeing Group creates an effective channel for staff to be heard and underpins our commitment to cultivating a supportive working environment which allows staff to flourish and achieve their full potential.

• Our extensive induction programme supports staff every step of the way, and our buddy system gives new staff a supportive and knowledgeable mentor.

• Full access to the Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme which is designed to help staff deal with any personal or professional problems. Staff have access to free legal advice, medical information, counselling sessions, online self-help tools, factsheets and the wellbeing portal.

For further details please visit the HAT website: http://www.hamptonacademiestrust.org.uk/jobs/

Closing date: 9.00am on Friday 8th July 2022.