Technician (PE and Food Technology)
Kenton School
Newcastle upon Tyne
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Grade N4, Actual salary range: £15,997 to £16,976 pa, pay award pending
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 9 July 2020
Job overview
Kenton School is a vibrant and inclusive secondary school at the heart of the community in which we serve. With 1800 students, we are amongst the largest schools in the North East. At Kenton, we are passionate about providing the very best education possible for young people in our city, our region and nationally and our strong and committed team share our vision of ensuring all our students not only reach their potential but that they are confident, happy and resilient students who treat each other with compassion and respect.
We are seeking applications for the post of Technician to support our PE and Technology departments in the setting up and dismantling of equipment and resources, ordering stocks and supplies, and maintaining our databases. In Technology, the role also includes stock control and preparation of food for practical lessons. Candidates will also have the opportunity to be involved in wider school duties such as supervising students at breaks and lunchtimes and supporting parents evenings and school events.
We are seeking candidates with excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with both children and adults, combined with the flexibility to work across two very different curriculum areas.
As the role will involve setting up and dismantling large sports equipment such as full size trampolines and gymnastic equipment, candidates must be able to fulfil the requirements of this role. A knowledge of health and safety with the ability to carry out risk assessments is essential and we would be looking for the successful candidate to be willing to act as a designated first aider for which training will be provided. Previous experience working in a school setting would be an advantage as would relevant qualifications in either PE/sport or food/technology.
In return, Kenton School offers fantastic developmental possibilities due to its success, size, facilities and a forward-thinking management and staff working together to offer the best available chances for our pupils.
If you feel you have the experience, skills and attributes to succeed as part of our team, please complete the online form by selecting Quick Apply.
Closing date: Noon on 10 July 2020
Kenton Schools Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in all our schools and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are fully committed to ensuring that consistent effective safeguarding procedures are in place to support families, children and staff at school.
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About Kenton School
Kenton School is a mixed, mainstream, non-denominational secondary school in Newcastle upon Tyne. It caters to students aged 11-18 and has 2,010 pupils at full capacity, including 300 in the sixth form.
Kenton School was opened to pupils and staff on 17th March 1961 as a maintained comprehensive school. After 47 years in the original buildings, the school moved into new state-of-the-art premises in 2008.
Kenton School converted to academy status in 2012. In 2014, it formed Kenton Schools Academy Trust. This multi-academy trust opened Studio West, a new studio school, in West Denton in 2014.
Principal
Sinead Green
Vision and values
Outstanding teaching and learning for all students, so that knowledge is embedded and disadvantage is not a barrier to learning. All students reach their potential, so that they are well placed for life beyond school. Ensuring confident, happy and resilient students, who treat others with compassion and respect.
Ofsted report
“The school’s work to promote the spiritual, moral, social and cultural education of pupils and to prepare them for life in modern Britain is also a real strength. Pupils discuss current affairs regularly through the systematic personal, social and health education (PSHE) curriculum.”
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