Technician for Design Technology

22 hours per week, term time only

This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful Art, Design and Technology department. We are seeking a colleague who is organised and keen to learn, and has technology workshop experience or the ability to learn skills within the environment. The successful candidate will report to the Head of Art, Design and Technology in providing technical support services for the department.

The purpose of the role is to provide support to teaching staff in the Design Technology department. The post holder will prepare and provide materials for lessons, ensure stock levels are maintained, support with ensuring all health and safety regulations is adhered to, undertake administration tasks, cleaning of equipment and facilities and make regular checks of all machinery. They may also support in lessons where appropriate and in negotiation.

The successful candidate will have daily contact with students therefore must have the ability to relate well to all young people.

Training and support would be given to any successful candidate, to upskill knowledge in IT and CAD/CAM, on workshop machinery, to work with woods, plastics and metals and gain expertise in health and safety procedures and routines.

This role would suit someone who is looking to explore the route into teaching with a passion for design technology, or someone who has worked within the engineering industry, or someone who has worked with young people in a learning environment and is keen to develop a creative subject focus role. It would also suit someone looking for a new challenge and a career change.

Altwood Church of England School is a Good (Ofsted 2017) school. We take pride in our learning community where our Gospel values underpin our drive for continuing success.

We can offer you a comprehensive induction package and professional development to support this role as appropriate. At Altwood Church of England School you will have the opportunity to have an impact on whole school development and make a real difference to the lives of students.

Further information about this post can be found on the school’s website www.altwoodschool.co.uk as well as the Support Staff Application form, we do not accept CV’s.

Prospective candidates are welcome to talk to Nicky Walker, PA to the Headteacher or email recruitment@altwoodschool.co.uk about this post.

Please forward completed applications via email to: recruitment@altwoodschool.co.uk or via post to:

Mrs N Walker, PA to Headteacher

Altwood Church of England School

Altwood Road

Maidenhead

Berkshire, SL6 4PU

Closing Date: Candidates are asked to make an application as soon as possible with a view to interviews being held in the near future

Altwood Church of England School has the responsibility for and is committed to safeguarding children and young people and for ensuring that they are protected from harm. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.