Technology Technician
Sawtry Village Academy
Cambridgeshire
- £9,407.59 - £9,752.48 per year
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Meridian Trust pay scale Grade 4, points 3-5, (£20,812 - £21,575
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1st July 2023
- Apply by:
- 29 March 2023
Job overview
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated Technician with excellent interpersonal and good organisation skills.
This is a great opportunity for someone with a passion for a variety of technology subjects. The role involves demonstrating effective organisation skills and knowledge to plan and organise students in the preparation of a range of activities in our Textiles, Design & Technology and Art lessons. The role will include setting up classrooms and clearing up afterwards.
The successful candidate will be required to work 19.5 hours per week, over three days (to be determined), 39 weeks per year (term time plus training days).
The Opportunity
- To support the curriculum areas with all practical lessons
- To support teachers to enable them to discharge their curricular responsibilities to all students
- A great chance to work with a variety of departments
The ideal candidate
- Good educational background with GCSE or equivalent in English
- Knowledge of subjects
- Have good communication skills, be highly organised and enjoy working in a busy school environment
- Be a team player, with a ‘can do’ solution focused attitude
Benefits of working for us include:
- Free on-site parking
- Eyecare vouchers
- Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme, offering mental health and wellbeing support
- Cycle to work scheme
- Reduced staff membership to the facilities at Academy Leisure, Sawtry
- Free tea and coffee making facilities
- Local government pension scheme
Meridian Trust is a successful multi-academy trust founded on its commitment to people and communities.
Our proven approach over more than a decade has elevated us to a respected and admired academy trust, a national leader in education and a source of great pride to the communities we serve. The Trust currently operates 28 schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire and has forged strong links within all these communities. We are committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all staff. To find out more about the Trust, please visit: www.meridiantrust.co.uk
Sawtry Village Academy is part of the successful and expanding Meridian Trust, a group of primary and secondary schools. Sawtry is a fast-growing village with excellent transport links to the North and South via the A1/A14.
For more information about the role please download the Recruitment Pack below.
Closing date for applications is: Wednesday 29th March 2023, 8.00 am
Interview to take place on: Friday 31st March 2023
The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as social media checks.
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About Sawtry Village Academy
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- Sawtry Village Academy
- Fen Lane, Sawtry, Huntingdon
- Cambridgeshire
- PE28 5TQ
- United Kingdom
Sawtry Village Academy is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational secondary school with sixth form in Cambridgeshire, serving students from the age of 11-18. The school, situated in Sawtry, Huntingdon, has over 900 students on record.
Sawtry Village Academy was awarded conversion to academy status in 2011 and joined the the Cambridge Meridian Academies Trust (CMAT) in 2015. In February 2022, we announced a voluntary merger with the Cambridge Primary Education Trust (CPET) and to mark the merger and the growth of the Trust, we announced a new name, Meridian Trust.
Headteacher
Simon Parsons
Values and vision
Sawtry Village Academy’s vision is for all students to achieve to the highest of their ability and to extend the boundaries of their learning and aims to provide a supportive and caring school environment for all students, their families and the local community. The school holds the following core values: “Achievement for all, valuing people, a high quality learning environment, the pursuit of excellence and extending the boundaries of learning.” The secondary school nurtures students to value their peers and celebrate each others success. Sawtry Village Academy wants to develop students as successful, confident, responsible and employable individuals who in turn will contribute positively to society as active and engaged citizens. Students are encouraged to get involved with extra-curricular activities to expand their experiences outside the classroom and learn new skills.
Ofsted
In September 2023, Sawtry Village Academy was inspected by Ofsted which graded us GOOD across all measurable categories with an OUTSTANDING Post-16 provision.
"The school is well led and managed. School staff are proud to work at Sawtry. They feel valued and motivated. The trust has a forensic understanding of the school. It has clear systems in place for supporting and challenging school leaders to ensure high standards for all pupils. A comprehensive programme of professional development opportunities is provided for staff. The parental community is overwhelmingly supportive of the school. One parent commented, ‘My child is thriving at Sawtry Village Academy and they are enjoying their time there."
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