Design and Technology Technician
Meadowhead School Academy Trust are looking to appoint a highly motivated and well-organised person to join our team of Technicians in providing an effective and efficient support service to our Art, Design and Technology Faculty.
The successful applicant will be based predominately within the Design and Technology department but may also be required to provide cover for colleagues in other areas within the faculty.
This is an interesting and varied role which will include, under the direction of the Head of department, the ordering and distribution of stock and equipment, preparation of materials for lessons, managing/maintaining machinery and equipment and supporting students in accessing learning experiences.
A background in Design and Technology would be an advantage although full training will be provided.
Staff benefits include enrolment onto the enhanced package for Smart Clinic which provides occupational health and well-being support for all employees.
If you would like to join our school, where every person matters, please submit your application by the closing date below
SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT
Meadowhead School Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.
Any position that involves working with children requires declaration of all convictions/cautions regardless of whether these are deemed as spent and a DBS check will be carried out before any employment commences. Should you be shortlisted for this position, you will be asked to declare any convictions.
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with children.
References will be obtained before interview at shortlisting stage and may be used in the interview process. If previous employment has included working with children, then at least one referee must be from this employment regardless of whether this is the current or most recent employment.Any gaps in employment must be detailed and an explanation provided in the relevant section.