Design and Technology Technician

 St James’s CE High School 

Design and Technology Technician 

Permanent post to start January 2019 or sooner

Grade 4 SCP 17-21 £18,672 - £20,541 pro rata (actual salary £15,849 - £17,435)

37 hours per week, term time plus 5 days

Are you passionate about helping every child succeed and improve their life chances?

Are you prepared to work collaboratively for the benefit of young people?

Will you offer children the opportunity to experience “life in all its fullness” by doing what it takes, no matter what their starting point or social challenges?

If so, St James’s High School would love to hear from you!

We have a permanent Design and Technology Technician vacancy commencing in January 2019 or sooner subject to clearances.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our outstanding, outward looking, oversubscribed school. We are looking for a suitably experienced individual to provide technical curriculum support to the Design and Technology Departments. 

For further information we encourage you to contact Suzanne Walker, HR Manager on 01204 333 000. 

Previous school experience is not essential but would be advantageous. The postholder will work under the direction of the Head of Department and class teacher, dividing their time between the subject areas to meet priority needs. 

The post holder will: 

· have an understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities

· have a good understanding of health and safety and COSHH regulations in relation to both Design and Technology, and Food.

· be organised and be able to plan and prioritise effectively to meet deadlines

· be friendly, professional, able to communicate effectively and build effective working relationships with both students and staff

· have the Food Safety Level 2 qualification or be willing and able to attain this if we see it as a priority as our courses develop.

· have a conscientious and diligent work ethic

· be competent in the use of IT for online ordering, etc.

· demonstrate personal resilience and role model those personal qualities we wish to instill in our young people

· demonstrate personal integrity and professionalism

· be willing to work flexibly to meet the demands of a continuously improving department. 

· the postholder would have limited flexibility with working hours and would be required to assist with after-school events and on occasions other commitments beyond the usual working day, recognising the variable nature of workloads and deadlines. It must also be noted that the Academy strongly recognises the fundamental importance of a private and family life, and of adequate rest and recreation.

  

In return we can offer:

· fantastic facilities within a very successful department

· the opportunity to work with our motivated, ambitious and caring students. 

· a school culture that understands the importance of staff wellbeing and workload management. 

· fantastic opportunities for continuous professional development including weekly CPD sessions on a Wednesday afternoon facilitated by an early pupil finish. 

· a supportive and encouraging staff team

The schools of The Bishop Fraser Trust aim to offer:

· A high quality, inclusive and distinctive education

· A caring and nurturing environment based on our Christian values, recognising the uniqueness of each child.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to child protection screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and also past employment checks. References will be sought prior to interview. We are an equal opportunities employer.

To apply please download and complete an application form via our school website www.st-james.bolton.sch.uk and email to recruitment@st-james.bolton.sch.uk  ensuring that you provide a supporting statement of no more than two sides of A4.

The full recruitment pack can be downloaded under the Applicant Information Pack section.  

St James’s C of E High School, Lucas Road, Farnworth, Bolton BL4 9RU 01204 333 000.

Closing date: Sunday 28th October 2018 at midnight

Interviews to be held on: Monday 5th November 2018