Design Technology Technician

Design Technology Technician

Scale 3 (points 5-6)

Actual Salary - £20,451 to £20,760

32.5 hours per week - 38 weeks per year

Required from September 2024

We are seeking a self motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team to

support the Technology Faculty in the effective and efficient day-to-day running of the school’s workshops and design areas, in order to enable staff and students to raise standards.

The successful candidate will be in charge of setting up equipment for lessons and ensuring machinery is regularly maintained. You will be in charge of ordering materials and keeping stock up to date. Teamwork will be a key skill as the successful candidate will be required to work with technology staff and will also be required to work with and support Year 11 students with their NEA practical work. Health and Safety is of the utmost importance and working with the Head of Faculty, you would need to ensure risk assessments are completed and kept up to date. You would need to complete training to use machinery safely and attend all other mandatory training required by the school.

The school believes in Committed to Success for All and continuing professional development and developing the skills and knowledge of our staff through a thorough appraisal system.

As an employee you will have access to the Local Government Pension Scheme and instant access to the Schools Advisory Service that offer a range of wellbeing services that includes;

• Access 24 hours a day to a GP helpline where you can have a telephone conversation for you and close relatives.
• Access to Physiotherapy
• Access to a counselling service
• Free 12 week Weight Management Programme
• Support for stress management
• Lifestyle Screening
• Relationship Counselling
• Long-term condition support - support for you and family members where you or a member of your family is suffering from a long-term condition such as cancer, Multiple Sclerosis or Motor Neurones disease. This list is not exhaustive.
• Private Medical Service
• Stress Counselling

Child places at Redden Court School are available for staff who are employed at the school.

Redden Court School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful for this position you will be expected to apply for a disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service before appointment is confirmed.

References will be sought on shortlisted candidates before interview.

We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. Applications are welcome from all sections of the community regardless of gender, gender identity, ethnic origin, disability, age or sexual orientation.

If you would like more information please contact Mr Sarel Bosman, Head of Technology Faculty on 01708 342293 or email

sbosman@reddencourtcloud.co.uk

If you would like to become a member of our thriving and successful community, please apply via ‘Mynewterm’ which can be accessed here by the deadline of Friday the 17th May at 12pm. Interviews will take place Thursday the 23rd May. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient suitable applications for the role. If you are interested in the role, please submit your application as early as possible.