Technology Technician

Technology Technician

New Rickstones Academy

Conrad Road

Witham, ESSEX, CM8 2SD

United Kingdom

£13,058 - £13,585

Permanent, Part Time

30 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

October 2022 Start

Are you passionate about the education of young people and looking for a varied job where no two days are the same?

New Rickstones Academy is graded ‘Good’ (May 2018) and has a state of the art new building offering fantastic facilities for both students and staff. Over the last 7 years the academy has seen a huge increase in student numbers, with the number of students on roll more than doubling. The academy is now oversubscribed and our new build, which opened September 2022 further to meet this demand. New Rickstones Academy is a great place to work with a friendly and supportive staff team. Staff numbers have also increased and the academy is proud to boast high staff retention rates. Staff development is a priority with an extensive and hugely successful CPD (Continuing Professional Development) program to further develop our excellent staff. 

We are looking for a Technology Technician to support classroom teachers in the raising of standards and achievement of the technology department. This role will be supporting both food lessons and resistant materials lessons as well as helping in the Art department if required. You will prepare resources, equipment and ingredients, assist with practical lessons and undertake cleaning to maintain high hygiene standards. You will also monitor resources, equipment and ingredients, keep accurate records, place orders, and provide general administrative support to the teachers.

You will be a fast learner and able to organise your workload, working to deadlines under pressure. You will have good IT skills. plus excellent communication and interpersonal skills. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a busy and varied role. 

This role is 30 hours per week across 5 days, 39 working weeks. Exact working hours are to be agreed but are between 815am and 345pm, based on when practical lessons are timetabled. The role is due to start as soon as possible.

We welcome candidate tours. Please email athorne@newrickstonesacademy.org or call 01376 515 756 extension 230 for an informal discussion about the role and/or to arrange a tour.

Closing date : 3 October 2022 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

In line with our safeguarding practices we are unable to accept CV’s. Apply today.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Prevent Duty.

Academies Enterprise Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.  

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. 

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