Design Technology Technician
The Buckingham School
Buckinghamshire
- £16,250 - £18,262 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- Bucks Pay Scale 2: £20,258 - £22,766 FTE
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Required ASAP
- Apply by:
- 6 February 2023
Job overview
35 hours per week , 39 weeks per year, (includes 5 INSET days)
Buckingham School is a popular, non-selective secondary school for pupils ages 11 – 18. We currently have more than 1100 pupils on roll and are continuing to expand. Our core virtues are Ambition, Confidence, Respect, Empathy, Resilience, Integrity and Curiosity. Our Virtues form the foundation of our culture and we believe strongly in our School Vision of Success for All.
The Governors wish to appoint an enthusiastic Design Technology Technician to assist Classroom Teachers and pupils with practical lessons. The applicant should have experience of workshop facilities, and use of manufacturing machines and simple ICT packages. Experience of maintenance of machines in accordance with Health and Safety regulations would be beneficial. The main duties will consist of: the maintenance of machines, tools and equipment, the ordering and preparation of materials and the assistance of teachers and pupils to achieve practical outcomes at all age groups.
The successful applicant would also be expected to help supervise students during their break times.
The position is to start as soon as possible and is for 39 weeks per year with the hours of work being 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday.
In return, we offer:
- Enthusiastic and friendly students
- Dedicated and hardworking teachers and support staff who are passionate about making learning exciting for students
- A supportive leadership team who are committed to moving the school forward
- Excellent professional development
- The opportunity to embark on the schools’ journey to outstanding
To access details relating to this vacancy and to download the required application form, please visit the school website The Buckingham School, or alternatively download the application form below or click the apply button. Please submit completed applications FAO Mr A McGinnes, Headteacher to aallen@buckinghamschool.org. We look forward to hearing from you.
Closing date: 9.00am, Monday 6th February 2023
Interview date: TBC
Please note that CVs will not be accepted for any posts based in the school.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expects all staff to share this commitment. We are also committed in promoting community cohesion, healthy school and young enterprise.
Attached documents
About The Buckingham School
Located in Buckinghamshire, The Buckingham School is a co-educational, non-selective setting with approximately 1,200 students, including a growing Sixth Form.
We are committed to providing the best possible opportunities for every child. We are a caring, supportive and inclusive school, where everyone works together to achieve their very best.
We place great emphasis on developing resilient students, who feel inspired by the school and the opportunities ahead of them.
Headteacher
Mr. Andrew McGinnes
Values and Vision
Learning and progress are vital to our values. We promote a vibrant, exciting learning environment for everyone, encompassing flexible skill development, technological capability, skilful communication, and entrepreneurship, as well as providing breadth of knowledge, creativity, and sporting opportunities, both within and beyond the classroom, for all learners.
Ofsted report
“Sixth-form learners’ achievement has improved because teaching is better in practically all subjects. Learners are very good role models for younger pupils and contribute much to school life. Pastoral care, especially in Year 7 and for those who have special educational needs or disability, is very supportive. Practically all pupils enjoy school and behave well. They all feel safe. The school prepares pupils very well for their future health and safety. Career advice is good. Pupils successfully learn about spiritual, moral, social and cultural issues blended with an understanding of citizenship and British values. In many lessons, pupils work extremely hard and are totally absorbed by high-quality and challenging teaching.”
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