Design Technology Technician
Downe House
West Berkshire
- £17,417 - £22,308 per year
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- May 2023
- Apply by:
- 11 April 2023
Job overview
Downe House school is looking for a full-time Technician to join our Design and Technology and 3D Design Department. You will provide high level support with preparation and organisation for lessons and the department, and general maintenance and care of tools and machinery in the workshop.
Previous experience in an educational setting would be helpful and knowledge of 2D/3D design and manufacture, as would experience of working to design and create outcomes in 3D. This position would be ideally suited for someone with a background in a wide range of disciplines such as engineering, carpentry or model-making.
For further details or to apply, please visit our website www.downehouse.net > Current Vacancies or alternatively call 01635 204712 or email recruitment@downehouse.net
Closing date: Noon on Tuesday 11th April 2023.
Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should a suitable candidate be appointed before the closing date.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and any offer of employment is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Check (DBS), satisfactory references, and social media checks.
At Downe House we promote equality of opportunity for all pupils and staff, both current and prospective, and we actively support an environment and culture that values diversity and inclusion.
About Downe House
Situated in the town of Thatcham, in Berkshire, Downe House is an independent secondary school for girls aged between 11 and 18. It is both a day and boarding school. There are around 580 students enrolled at the school, the majority of whom are boarders. Downe House School was established in 1907 in Charles Darwin’s formal home. It is located on 110 acres of land. There are 12 houses for those living on the campus. One of the houses is located in France where year eight students have the opportunity to spend a term.
Headteacher
Emma McKendrick
Values and Vision
Downe House aims to give every girl attending the school equal opportunities. The goal is for them to develop positive attitudes towards learning and become important figures in the local and global community. Children are encouraged to have excellent exam results, as well as personal development.
Ofsted report
“There is positive leadership and a proactive approach to the health and well-being of the boarders. The health centre provides an outstanding service to the whole school. The welfare of pupils is at the heart of all the work that is done and the systems that are in place to support this aim. The pupils are well protected from harm with a written child protection policy that is regularly reviewed. The headmistress is the designated person in charge of child protection and works closely in this area with other members of the leadership team. Good attention is paid to overall health and safety matters supported by robust policies and comprehensive risk assessments.”
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