Design Technology / Art Technician

Dixons McMillan Academy opened in September 2014, we are incredibly proud of our scholars who do what it takes for as long as it takes to be successful.
Our academy will build to its full capacity of 720 scholars from Year 7 to 13 over the next 4 years, providing an exciting and unique opportunity to work with a talented team in building an outstanding school from its foundation.

We have very high expectations of staff, but we value them highly. We invest heavily in staff development and as a growing school will offer many career opportunities in the coming years.
We are seeking to recruit a suitably qualified technician to provide general support to staff and scholars in lessons and in extra-curricular activities.
The successful candidate will be working in a busy, dynamic DT/Art department and will have a key role within the team. The preferred applicant would have some scientific/engineering background and an A level or higher qualification in a DT/Art subject.

Contract type: Full time – Term Time Only plus 1 week
Contract term: Permanent
Salary: Level 2 – SCP 15 - 17

This role involves the preparation of materials and equipment for DT/Art lessons, maintenance, repair and construction of equipment, ensuring safety standards are met, assisting staff and scholars in Science lessons as appropriate, stock taking of materials and equipment, and a range of administrative tasks.
Good communication skills are essential to this role along with a keen interest in working with children. The successful applicant will demonstrate initiative, enthusiasm and flexibility as well as technical competence. Ideally you will be able to use and apply mathematical skills to be able to calculate molarity of solutions etc.

Above all, we are looking for someone who is fully committed to the vision and ethos of the Dixons group of academies; someone who can contribute fully to a can-do culture and a continuous drive for improvement; and someone who has at their heart the happiness, well-being, self-esteem and progress of everyone at the school. S/he will also have a strong understanding of what makes a Dixons school different and successful.

More information about the post and a downloadable application form can be found on our website: http://www.dixonsma.com/index.php/vacancies.
All potential applicants are encouraged to visit the school prior to application. Please see our website for our next recruitment event or contact the Mrs K Metcalf - PA to the Principal.

Recruitment event: 9th June 2016
Application Close date: 13th June (noon)
Start date: September 2016

The academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undertake a DBS enhanced clearance for the academy.