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Casual Design & Technology Technician - Casual

Cornwallis Academy, Maidstone

  • Ref:KCC886-6913-618S
  • Posted:24/04/2025
  • Pay:£12.21 per hour
  • Start Date:Immediate
  • App Close Date:07/05/2025 at 12:00
  • Interviews:TBC-Interview may be held prior to closing date

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We are seeking a reliable and skilled individual to join our Design and Technology department as a Design & Technology Technician on a casual basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the smooth running of practical lessons and support the delivery of an engaging and safe learning environment. You will be essential in supporting in the production of materials and pack for the exam season.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Preparing materials and resources for lessons and student projects
  • Assisting in the development and construction of teaching aids and prototypes
  • Maintaining and monitoring tools, machinery, and equipment, ensuring all health and safety standards are met
  • Carrying out first-line maintenance and arranging annual safety inspections (e.g., PAT testing, LEV checks)
  • Supporting the department with administrative tasks including ordering materials and managing inventory
  • Occasionally assisting small groups of students with practical tasks under staff supervision

Person Specification:

  • Good general education with sound literacy and numeracy skills
  • Strong practical ability across a range of materials and tools
  • Good working knowledge of D&T software and equipment
  • Awareness of current Health and Safety legislation
  • Certification for machinery use (or willingness to undertake training)
  • First aid qualification (training provided if required)

This casual role is ideal for someone with flexibility who is able to commit to approximately 15 hours per week until July 2025. Working hours can be discussed and agreed upon with the department based on operational needs. This role could lead to a permanent role in the new academic year 2025/26 for the right candidate.

If you are enthusiastic about supporting education and have a hands-on, can-do attitude, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Applications will be considered as they are received and therefore this post may be fulfilled before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.

At Future Schools Trust, we are committed to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those who are differently abled, neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, and from different religious or belief backgrounds. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that individuals bring and believe they make our organisation stronger. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we are happy to support you.

 

Information about the school

Working at Cornwallis Academy is a great opportunity to develop your career by building on your current success with training opportunities available and those that hold a degree or are working towards their degree we will work with you to look at a suitable programme to form your route into teaching if this is the career route you would like to take.

Applications will be considered as they are received and therefore this post may be fulfilled before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.

How to Apply:

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including neurodivergent individuals. If you are excited about this opportunity and believe you are a great fit for our team, please complete our School Application Form, we are unable to accept CVs.

If you would like to take a look around our fantastic facilities and meet the staff that you could be working alongside, please email recruitment@futureschoolstrust.com to arrange a visit.

At Future Schools Trust, we are committed to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those who are differently abled, neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, and from different religious or belief backgrounds. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that individuals bring and believe they make our organisation stronger. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we are happy to support you.

All successful candidates will have to meet the person specification and will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

We regret that we are unable to respond to every application individually. If you do not hear from us, please understand that your application has not been successful on this occasion

Job Contact Information

Fax: (01622) 741866

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.