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Design Technology Technician

Design Technology Technician

Blackheath High School

Greenwich

Salary:
£20,289 - £23,520 PA depending on qualifications and experience (Pro-rata salary £13,892 - £16,103)
Job type:
Part Time, Permanent
Start date:
October 2019
Apply by:
25 September 2019

Job overview

Blackheath High School has an exciting opportunity for a Design Technology Technician to work with teachers as part of a professional team to support learning across the department. 

Key responsibilities are the preparation and day-to-day maintenance of teaching areas and equipment, providing technical assistance to teachers and students and supporting all DT department events including co-curricular and outreach activities.     

The successful candidate should possess a good knowledge of Design Technology, with workshop experience, either academic or industrial. Experience gained within a school or college environment would be desirable.

About the Design Technology Department

The Design Technology department consists of a recently completed, dedicated space with a full range of equipment and resources ranging from traditional equipment such as workbenches, table and bandsaws to 3D printers and laser cutters. Within this, there is a dedicated prep room, office, Sixth Form area and workshop/studio. All staff have worked in industry and are also highly qualified and experienced both in and outside education. There is an open, dynamic, team based ethos that runs through planning, lessons and ultimately students’ education. 

About the School

Founded in 1880 by the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST), the UK’s leading network of independent girls’ schools, Blackheath High School is a selective school for girls aged 3–18 and was rated “excellent” in our most recent ISI Inspection (2014). We are fortunate to be located on the edge of the stunning Heath and within easy reach of historic Greenwich and Canary Wharf. Following an £18 million investment over the last five years, our brand new Senior School opened this year, and has been provided with state-of-the-art facilities to ensure that our school environment matches the excellent standard of education we provide.

There are many good reasons to work with us. Blackheath High School has a real sense of community, and you’ll be part of it. You’ll be part, too, of the wider GDST family and you’ll be in the company of some of the best and brightest people in independent education. We also offer a variety of benefits, such as:

  • Competitive salaries and pay progression
  • Access to extensive professional development opportunities
  • Training grants for qualifications
  • Generous pension schemes
  • Free life assurance benefit
  • A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
  • Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
  • A Cycle to Work scheme
  • Competitive terms and conditions of employment

For further details and an application form please click the apply button. 

Applications must be received by: Thursday 26 September 2019 at 12 noon.

Interviews will take place week commencing 30 September 2019.

Blackheath High School and the GDST are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

About Blackheath High School

Blackheath High School is an exceptional day school for girls aged 3 to 18. Our location helps to make it so, sitting on the edge of the stunning Heath and within easy reach of historic Greenwich and the buzz of Canary Wharf. We have galleries, museums, libraries and theatres on our doorstep, along with all the beauty of Greenwich Park and Blackheath. Our students benefit from the very best London has to offer.

Founded in 1880 as the first purpose-built school established by the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST), Black­heath High is a school with a long history of educating a rich social and cultural blend of students, thus re­flecting the cosmopolitan character of London itself. We welcome bright and engaging students, eager to benefit from the broad education we provide and offer a number of academic bursaries and scholarships to maintain the mix of socio-economic backgrounds within our student population.

Girls aged 3-4 years begin their exciting educational journey in the Blackheath High EYFS in a tailor-made setting in the centre of Blackheath Village. All activities undertaken in the pre-school are cross-curricular but follow the EYFS Principles and girls benefit from regular trips to the Forest School as well as the well-equipped outdoor play area.

Blackheath High Junior School delivers an all-round education: academic excellence within a balanced education for every girl at every stage. Within a safe, caring environment, girls develop the confidence to seize fresh opportunities and try new experiences.

The School enjoys a strong academic reputation. In 2023 the A level results were outstanding, with 72% of grades awarded A*-B, and GCSE results were similarly strong, with 74% of grades awarded 7-9. A dedicated and highly experienced group of staff provides expert advice to students who are applying to the University of Oxford or University of Cambridge, and to competitive courses such as Medicine, Veterinary Science and Dentistry. The vast majority of leavers secure places at Russell Group Universities each year.

Blackheath girls have poise, principles and character. There is no such thing as a ‘typical Blackheath girl’ and that is for good reason. This is a school where individuality is cherished and there is a culture of high expectations and open-mindedness. It is for this reason that our girls go on to such a diverse range of exciting and interesting careers all over the world.

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