Design Technician - Resistant Materials

22.5 hours per week, actual hours to be agreed with successful candidate
Contract term: Permanent.  Term time only + 1 week (39 weeks)

Northampton Academy is a transformational school serving a diverse community. We were proud to be judged 'good' by Ofsted in all areas in February 2016.  This is a great opportunity for someone intelligent, astute and ambitious to build on this foundation towards excellence and help us as we strive for excellence in everything we do.

Northampton Academy is looking to appoint an outstanding candidate to join our Design Technology Team.  We are seeking a Technician who is flexible, enthusiastic, highly motivated and have the ability to work as part of a team.

Applicants should have practical experience of working in a Design Technology / Engineering environment in schools or a commercial/industrial background in a relevant trade.

Key attributes:

• Able to prepare key stage three, four and five Resistant Materials and Engineering practical’s, whilst following health and safety regulations
• Ability to maintain machines in use within the Design Technology department
• Ability to show initiative and to prioritise one’s own work and that of others even when under pressure
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative and with resilience
• Self-motivating with the ability to multi task
• Confident use of ICT

If you can demonstrate that you have all of the qualities listed above and have a proven track record with the knowledge of how to achieve this, we would love to hear from you.

We will offer:

• An exciting role in a successful oversubscribed academy
• An opportunity to make a difference in the community
• Ongoing professional training and development as well as networking opportunities throughout the group of Academies and United Learning.

The post is being advertised with a closing date of 20th September, however we would like potential applicants to apply as soon as possible and reserve the right to withdraw the advert should we interview and appoint a suitable candidate earlier than the advertised closing date or extend the closing date should there not be a suitable pool of candidates by this date.

Northampton Academy is committed to equal opportunities and to the protection and safety of all students and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share these commitments.

The post will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure.

To Apply

Please click here to apply https://unitedlearning.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/1377624?cid=1567

Closing Date: Thursday 20 September 2018 at 4pm

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