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Design Technology Technician

Design Technology Technician

Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys

Greenwich

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Salary:
Scale 5 -10 depending on experience - £21,591 - £23,607 full time equivalent
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2020
Apply by:
5 June 2020

Job overview

Scale 5 -10 depending on experience

Hours, 8.15am – 4.15pm, Monday–Friday.

Term Time plus 2 weeks

Salary, £21,591 - £23,607 full time equivalent

Start date - September 2020

The Woolwich Polytechnic vision is ‘success for everyone’ and we are looking for staff that can bring this vision to reality. Woolwich Poly, part of the PolyMAT multi academy trust, is an all-inclusive boys’ school with a co-educational Post 16 and is rated Good by Ofsted. The school prides itself on a culture of high standards from staff and pupils. It is a demanding yet rewarding school where students and staff feel valued and supported.

We are seeking to appoint a skilled and enthusiastic Technician to join the Design and Technology (DT) Department. The post holder will assist the Head of DT, DT staff and students in a range of activities including textiles, graphics, electronics and resistant materials. Experience of working in a school environment would be beneficial as responsibilities will include preparation and support of practical lessons for Key Stage 3, 4 & 5. 

We are seeking a candidate who is enthusiastic about practical work and highly skilled in their understanding of materials, equipment and processes. They will also be enthusiastic about working with young people, helping support the aims of the department in encouraging young people to access STEM education and careers. The post holder will be asked to supervise extra-curricular clubs or workshops as well as contribute to the pastoral life of the school.

We are looking for a candidate who has:

• A genuine passion for Design Technology

• All the necessary certification for use of equipment

• The ability to skilfully use a range of tools, equipment and machinery

• Previous experience of maintaining and adjusting a range of machinery and recording of checks

• The ability to support practical workshop sessions with supervision, practical instruction and demonstrations. 

• The drive and enthusiasm to engage and inspire pupils.

• The dedication to improve the life chances of young people throughout the school.

As a member of staff at Woolwich Polytechnic School we can offer you:

• Opportunities for career progression

• Excellent professional development

• A contributory pension scheme

• Opportunities to collaborate with outstanding and dynamic teaching professionals

• Access to various discounts for a small monthly fee

• An employee assistance programme

• Season ticket loans

• Finders fees for personal introductions of staff that we employ

• Excellent catering facilities

• Secure on-site parking

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, including the need for the successful candidate to undertake a disclosure and barring check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The school is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. 

The closing date for applications is 5th June Interviews are scheduled to take place remotely week commencing 8th June 2020.

If you feel that this is a school for you, then please apply by completing the application form. 

We look forward to hearing from you.

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About Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys

Woolwich Poly is located in Thamesmead, a thriving multi-cultural and diverse area in the London Borough of Greenwich, where around 65% of our students have English as an additional language; Ofsted noted our outstanding ethos and curriculum.”This school has the best ethos, personal development and well being of any I’ve ever seen” We are also an inclusive community, 35% of our boys have special needs; we gained the Inclusion Chartermark several years ago.
Woolwich Polytechnic is a proud member of the PiXL group (Partners in Excellence). PiXL was formed with the aim of supporting and developing the GCSE results of thousands of students in many schools across London.

We are an inclusive school who celebrates its culture and diversity. We believe in giving young people the support they require, whatever their abilities, background or circumstances. The school’s success is based on thriving partnerships between pupils, parents, staff and governors. No one group works in isolation.

Being an all-boys' school, with a mixed post-16 centre, we are proud of the fact that our outstanding pastoral system adds to our ethos and success. Our post-16 partnership allows us to welcome both young men and women from all schools and backgrounds to contribute to our further success and expansion of our post-16 centre. We understand the pressures facing the students and we have a dedicated team of career specialists and personal counsellors to help advise and guide students throughout their time at the school where required.

All staff at the Poly are supported by a staff development programme and by effective line leadership and performance management processes. We have many staff that have gained internal promotions and made rapid career progression. This reflects on our ability to develop staff and reward outstanding contributions.  Indeed, our focus on professional development and maximising success has led to the recent establishment of Co-Headship, something that has increased our leadership capacity even more.

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