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Design Technology Technician - Part-time

Goodwin Academy, Deal

  • Ref:KCC886-4023-213S
  • Posted:06/08/2021
  • Pay:£7,886 - £8,842 Term time - 20hrs per week
  • Start Date:1st September 2021
  • App Close Date:08/08/2021 at 23:45
  • Interviews:TBC

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We require a Design & Technology Technician to join Goodwin Academy to provide support to the Design Technology Department. Term time, 20 hours per week across 4 days.

 

Your new role:

As Design & Technology Technician, your work will be directed by the Head of Design & Technology and you will be responsible for

  • Providing professional and reliable support to DT teaching at the school
  • Managing the day to day running of the workshops
  • Ensuring that Health and Safety standards are met throughout the D&T department
  • Assisting with managing the day to day running of the workshops and extra-curricular activities

 

What you’ll need to succeed:

  • ‘C’ grades or above at GCSE level (or equivalent) in Science, English and Maths
  • An ability to use wood and metal working tools
  • Good craft skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Effective ICT skills
  • Experience of working with children and young people - committed to supporting students
  • Understanding of the educational system and current developments
  • Ability to motivate and to support learning
  • Working knowledge of computers and possibly CAD/CAM would be an advantage. 

Training in the electrical testing of portable appliances and health and safety training will be provided.

 

What our Trust will offer you:

  • The opportunity to work with and support happy and well-behaved children who are excited about learning and work with parents who are supportive of our school values and ethos. 
  • A stunning teaching environment and state of the art technology
  • Vast support network from senior leaders within the school and our trust
  • Outstanding CPD tailored to you, wherever you are in your career
  • A 24/7 employee assistance programme which provides counselling and support / advice on a wide array of areas

 

What you need to do now:

If you are interested in working in our school, benefitting from a supportive network across our large academy and our Trust and you are keen to progress your career, then please apply today!

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

To arrange an informal telephone conversation please contact Danni Bowden on d.bowden@tsatrust.org.uk 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check

Information about the school

We are passionate about nurturing our students to become confident, well-rounded and contented individuals who are equipped and ready to be successful for the world of work and the challenges of the 21st Century. We are committed to helping them to aspire to develop their academic and life skills which we deliver through our BEST Agenda – ‘Be Your Best

B = Brilliance, where students will be supported to be brilliant in everything that they do

E = Enrichment, where students will encounter a variety of educational opportunities outside of the classroom.

S = Society, where students will be encouraged to develop as responsible, active and informed world citizens, demonstrating mutual respect, empathy and community spirit.

T = Thinking, where students will join a global community of thinkers

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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.