Engineering and Design Technology Technician

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King Henry School ​​​​​​​are seeking to appoint an Engineering and Design Technology Technician, joining us as soon as possible. The role involves supporting teaching and learning within the Engineering, Design Technology and Food curriculum areas under the direction of the Director of Learning for Engineering and Design Technology. The successful candidate will provide an essential, comprehensive technical service to the curriculum areas, liaising with teaching staff and preparing materials before lessons. They will also be responsible for cleaning and maintenance of workshop equipment and machinery, keeping stock inventories, supporting students within practical lessons and doing small group demonstrations in the use of equipment and machinery, ensuring Health and Safety procedures are up to date and relevant risk assessments are carried out.

We are looking for a candidate that:​​​​​​​

• Is reliable and able to complete tasks effectively without direct supervision;
• Has good organisational skills;
• Is flexible and is prepared to take on a range of tasks;
• Is able to communicate appropriately with young people and adults;
• Is able to work as part of a team, contributing to the work of the Engineering, Design Technology and Food curriculum areas;
• Is prepared to undergo further training if required.

What we can offer in return:

• An excellent opportunity for those strongly considering a career in teaching as training routes may be made available in the future
• The opportunity to work within a department where our teaching staff are incredibly passionate about their subject area
• Fantastic opportunities for training and development

​​​​The working basis of the role is 36 hours per week, Term Time + 1 week inset. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Note that Leigh Academies Trust is currently supporting King Henry School to recruit exceptional staff who can make an immediate positive impact on the school community and all of its students. Click here to read about the potential transition of King Henry to Leigh Academies Trust in early 2023. This is a hugely exciting time to join King Henry School and for our staff to work together under the remarkable leadership of John Dixon, Principal.

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Our commitment to safeguarding: Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about this in our Recruitment Guidance. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Our commitment to equality and diversity: As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.