Reprographics Technician

THE ROLE

To provide a proficient Desktop Publishing service to meet the needs of the Academy and to ensure all photocopying equipment is operational for all staff to use.

In this role, some of your key responsibilities will include:   

• ensure all copiers in the academy function correctly and are adequately supplied with paper, toner and other consumables
• liaise with and co-ordinate the third-party provision of engineers to minimise copier downtime
• undertake bulk requests for copying, printing, binding and similar as requested by staff
• procure paper, card and similar consumables and ensure an adequate supply for the whole academy
• produce Desktop Publishing resources for departments and staff as required, including resources, booklets, forms and similar
• create high-quality teaching materials, using desktop publishing and a range of finishing products
• manage a balanced level of multimedia resources by acquisition of new stock and discarding of inappropriate material in line with whole school policies

WHO YOU ARE

You will have a good working knowledge of Desktop Publishing software with experience of operating copiers in a reprographics environment and be able to use school data systems e.g. SIMS, CMIS.

WHO WE ARE

The Grange Academy is a state-funded secondary in Bushey, Hertfordshire. We are part of Future Academies,  Multi-Academy Trust which includes three primary schools and seven secondary schools in and around London and Hertfordshire. We are motivated by a mission of social change and reducing educational inequality. We are unique in our approach to a knowledge-rich curriculum, and a strong emphasis on raising young people’s aspirations and outcomes through the teaching of classical and traditional subjects. Our children and young people study a bespoke curriculum developed by researchers at our Curriculum Centre, which places a focus on developing their cultural literacy and their awareness of the forces, words and events that have shaped our society today.

THE BENEFITS 

• The chance to make a difference to children’s and young people’s lives. Future Academies is of the belief that all children have the right to enriching education through a knowledge-rich and child-centric approach: our teachers can therefore make a dramatic impact on the lives of these children.   
• Fast career progression. Because knowledge and intelligence, rather than length of service, are lauded and rewarded at Future Academies, teachers and support staff can quickly take up great responsibility, adding to their already exceptional experience and knowledge, joining the SLT or writing for the Trust’s Curriculum Centre, where our in-house textbooks are produced.   
• Excellent CPD. The Trust is knowledge-centric and encourages CPD at all levels with excellent opportunities for swift career progression, within the Academy and Trust. This includes Leadership Development opportunities.   
• Knowledge-rich staff team. You will be working with a supportive leadership team, cohesive staff body, and very purposeful environment with excellent resources. Being part of a Trust of schools enables you to share knowledge across a wider range of educational professionals.

HOW TO APPLY

If you are interested in applying for the post Reprographics Technician  at The Grange Academy, please click on the Apply button to complete an online application form.

Closing date: 4th December 2021 at Noon

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Future Academies reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date; therefore, early applications are encouraged.

We look forward to receiving your application.