Technology Technician (Soft Materials)
Contract type: Part Time Job Share
18 hours per week – Wed to Fri 08:30 to 14:30- 6 weeks per year
Start date: ASAP
The Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic, experienced technician or “creative, practical person” to provide support to our Technology Department. The successful candidate will be expected to manage, maintain and prepare materials in readiness for lessons across the Faculty and support the teaching staff in delivering the curriculum.You will assist with class demonstrations, maintaining equipment and workspaces, assisting with practical lessons, general cleaning/housekeeping duties and ensuring a safe and efficient learning environment.
What We’re Looking For- Experience working as a Food/Textiles Technician or the ability to learn.
- Strong subject knowledge and organisational skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- A commitment to safeguarding and enhancing the learning experience of all students.
Why Join King Edmund School?
This is a school with immense potential and a powerful sense of purpose. Under new leadership, we are creating something exceptional—step by step, brick by brick. You will be joining a committed, talented team at a moment of transformation, where your contribution will help shape our school’s success story.
Come and be part of something extraordinary!
The school day lends itself to a good work/life balance with the teaching day ending at 14:10. The school offers an extensive support programme, including mentor/buddy system, Initial Teacher Training support for Early Career Teachers (ECTs) or for those seeking Qualified Teacher Status (QTS / QTLS), a system of twilight training sessions, as well as excellent development opportunities.Staff benefits include free car parking, onsite gymnasium and swimming pool as well as staff recognition schemes.
If you are currently considering a career move, we would very much like to hear from you. Please visit the vacancies section of our website (https://kes.essex.sch.uk/join-our-community/staff-vacancies) and complete the ‘Quick Apply’ application form and submit a copy of your CV.
We also welcome and encourage telephone calls on 01702 560904 to register an interest or to find out more about the school and the role. If you wish to arrange an informal conversation or visit to the school prior to interview, we would be delighted to welcome you to KES prior to the closing date, to offer you the opportunity to get a real sense of the school first hand.
To arrange a visit, please email your request to Mrs Andrea Atkins – HR Manager at recruitment@kes.essex.sch.uk and provide your availability, as well as a contact telephone number.
The King Edmund School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment and undergo an enhanced DBS check as part of our Safer Recruitment & Selection Procedures.