Technology Technician

POST:           Technology Technician

REQUIRED:   As soon as possible

SALARY:       NJC Grade E 7 - 11 (£22,369 - £24,054) per annum (pro-rata)

HOURS:       Permanent – Part-Time 22 hours per week

LOCATION:   MAGHULL HIGH SCHOOL

The Governors are seeking to employ a School Technology Technician. The successful candidate will be an energetic and conscientious individual with a good degree of flexibility, as they will also be required to provide support within the Design/Technology department including Food Technology support. With limited instruction or guidance, the post holder will assist teachers in the preparation and maintenance of teaching resources and equipment for pupils.

The technician may also be required to support within lessons where specialist equipment is being used, or additional supervision/instruction is required.

Experience with CAD/CAM, metalwork/woodworking machinery and food health and hygiene would be an advantage.

Design Technology Department

The Design Technology Department currently consists of three teachers who strive to give students the best possible experience within the subject. 

The school is part of the Southport Learning Trust which also enhances our technology offer through school to school collaboration.

Resources

The Design Technology Department consists of two specialist workshops, two traditional classrooms equipped with computers, and fully resourced food classroom. Resources include a wide range of tools and machines including 3D printers.

Extra-Curricular Activities

The Department provide a range of experiences outside of the curriculum for students to build their confidence and explore and develop their talents, skills and abilities. We see these activities as an essential part of a good quality education programme.

For any enquiries about the post, please contact Miss N Bowen at bowenn@maghullhigh.com or telephone: 0151 527 3961.

For further information and application pack please visit www.maghullhigh.com

PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS CAN ONLY BE ACCEPTED ON THE MAGHULL HIGH SCHOOL APPLICATION FORM – CVs MAY ONLY BE USED AS A SUPPORTING DOCUMENT.

CLOSING DATE: Thursday 5th October, 9:30am

INTERVIEWS TO BE HELD:  week commencing Monday 9th October

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

ENHANCED DISCLOSURE

Southport Learning Trust is required under law and guidance to check the criminal background of all employees. Decisions to appoint will be subject to consideration of an enhanced disclosure, including a Barred List check, from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Because of the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).

The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.

Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosedcan be found on the Ministry of Justice website, which can be accessed here:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

In accordance with our statutory obligations under Keeping Children Safe in Education Southport Learning Trust is required to conduct an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which Southport Learning Trust might want to explore with you at interview.

A copy of our child protection and safeguarding policy can be found on our website https://www.maghullhigh.com/safeguarding/

The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.

Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the

Ministry of Justice website, which can be accessed here:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

In accordance with our statutory obligations under Keeping Children Safe in Education Southport Learning Trust is required to conduct an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which Southport Learning Trust might want to explore with you at interview.

A copy of our child protection and safeguarding policy can be found on our website https://www.maghullhigh.com/safeguarding/