School Technician

School Technician 

LGPS 12 to 18 (£21,589 – 24,313) based on experience

Start: As soon as possible, Easter or September 2020

Now that we have had a massive increase in numbers wishing to join us, an increase we attribute entirely to the massive improvement in standards at LBS, we need more staff in key departments. 

Principal Responsibility Areas

To assist Creative Arts, Technology and Science staff:

• In developing appropriate resources for teaching and learning under the direction of the Department leaders, to ensure that all Health & Safety requirements are met 
• To maintain and monitor consumables and equipment across the school to ensure all pupils are able to access a wide range materials and processes
• To assist teaching staff in promoting and raising the of these subjects within and outside our school 
• To support the development and delivery of Computer Aided Design, Manufacture, 
• To prepare materials & equipment for practical lessons 
• To maintain machinery and equipment in accordance with Health & Safety requirements 
• Carry out weekly Health and Safety checks on all equipment, machinery and chemicals and report directly to the Heads of Department 

Skills: 

• Able to contribute constructively to and work effectively as a member of a team 
• Able to work on own initiative within an agreed framework and set of objectives 
• Able to communicate effectively at a range of levels, e.g. with children, parents, other professionals, etc. 
• Able to contribute to the support of children in all areas of personal and educational development 
• Able to keep accurate records 

Experience:

• You will need to have a background in science (industry or school) and have experience of leading a team. You will be familiar with chemicals and scientific equipment.
• Some experience of working with young people and working in an educational setting 

Specialist Knowledge:

• Knowledge of Health & Safety, COSHH, IOSH,COMAH

Personal qualities: 

• Willing to help with extra-curricular tasks including supervising and transporting students to services 

Equality Issues:

• Able to recognise common forms of discrimination and to report this if detected 
• Some understanding of the issues in an urban multi-cultural context 

Physical Effort:

• The job is likely to involve some lifting of Technology material and equipment on a regular basis 
• The use of power tools and machinery will be a requisite of the role 
• Health and Safety training will be provided

Other information

To apply, simply click the button or, if you need further information, interested candidates should contact Raj Kang, Deputy Headteacher. 

Lordswood Boys’ School is part of the Central Academies Trust (CAT). CAT is a recently formed educational Trust with members and directors drawn from the highest achieving and highest profile schools in Coventry and Birmingham. Led by our Chief Executive Dr. David Kershaw MBE, the Trust incorporates members and directors from industry and higher education amongst other fields. Committed to raising achievement in challenging schools and to securing the highest of high equity, we will work relentlessly to change young lives in the Midlands. Any professional that joins in with our mission will have opportunities to work across our schools in the coming years as we seek to develop and promote our own staff into outstanding school improvement experts or leaders of curriculum innovation and world class standards in education. We do not lack ambition.

See what the media say about us: https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/birmingham-eton-astonishing-story-how-16202482 

Lordswood Boy’s School is among the most improved schools in England. 

2019:
Progress 8: +0.42
Progress 8 English: +0.32
Progress 8 Maths: +0.66

Lordswood Boys’ School is already one of Birmingham’s great educational success stories and we invite you to join us in our fabulous new, state-of-the-art building with our wonderful, engaging and highly intelligent and articulate young men. Come and see for yourself. 

We would be delighted to meet you and show you around the school or have an extended informal conversation with you, by telephone T: 0121 464 2837

For informal discussions, visits and other information:

E: r.kang@lordswoodboys.co.uk 

For application forms: 

E: n.williams@lordswoodboys.co.uk 

Candidates will be required to submit the names of two referees, one of which must be your most recent employer.

Closing date: 2nd March 2020, interviews week beginning 16th March 2020.

Apply today and join our amazing success story.