Technology Technician

Technology Technician (Design Technology and Food Studies)

Location: Nottingham NG13 0AX

Salary: £24,404, pro rata to £17,622 per annum

Hours: 31.25 hours per week, 39 weeks per year term time (38 working weeks plus 5 inset days)

The Academy is a member of The Academies Trust, an established and supportive MAT. Their community spirited academy benefits from committed parents, governors and students whose excellent behaviour is testament to their holistic pastoral and values system.   Their unique and individual culture as an academy is strengthened by belonging to the Federation and their investment in trust wide CPD, mentoring and talent management results in excellent retention levels as staff build and progress their careers within and across the Trust academies.  The academy has excellent road and rail transport links and is easily accessible from all major towns and cities in the region including Lincoln, Newark, Grantham and Nottingham. 

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and driven individual to join their technology department providing vital support to both Food Studies and Design Technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Working in food & DT, preparing resources for all classes and ensuring classrooms and cupboards are set for lessons
• Assisting teachers with all aspects in the smooth running of department
• Preparing, assembling, setting up, checking, issuing and retrieving materials, components, apparatus, tools and equipment.
• Organising practical requirements, including storage, providing safe and ready access.
• Ordering resources online
• Providing advice, assistance and support to students during practical activities
• Maintaining safety standards in relation to the provision and maintenance of practical resources.
• Setting up and operating systems for the management and control of practical resources, eg stock control, location and availability of materials, and equipment, and updating maintenance records.
• Co-ordinating the use of practical resources and facilities.
• Ensuring the availability of suitable materials, equipment, etc for practical activities, including discussion with, advice and feedback to teachers.
• Ensuring the observance of safety procedures and safe working practice within the technician service, and also providing advice and support to teaching staff in these matters.
• Providing advice regarding the practical needs of the curriculum.
• Undergo formal or in house training on specialised tools and equipment where necessary.
• Trialling practical activities. 
• Maintaining and checking equipment, apparatus, facilities and practical resources to meet safety standards.
• Administering of first aid. (Training given).
• Liaising with all appropriate staff within the school relating to the technician service.
• Liaising with professional colleagues in other establishments, for reasons of professional development.
• Completing requested photocopying for the Technology department.
• Filing worksheets, exam papers, etc.
• Weighing out ingredients for upcoming practical’s.
• Providing support in lessons for staff and pupils.

 This list is not exhaustive and you may be required to undertake any additional duties with the general scope of this role as determined by your line manager. 

Skills and Qualifications

• GCSE English and Mathematics, grade A-C or equivalent.
• Level 3 First Aid Qualification (or willing to work towards one)
• Good communication skills:  oral and written.
• Ability to prioritise workload and organise work schedule.
• Ability to work with confidential and sensitive data
• Accurate Record Keeping
• Ability to communicate and work professionally with colleagues, and students.
• Ability to work effectively as an individual or as part of a team. Using initiative.  
• Flexible attitude to training requirements.
• Willingness to act as a First Aider for the school (training will be provided)

Benefits

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, please click apply to complete your application.

Closing date: Wednesday 20th November 2024

Interview date: w/c 25th November 2024

The Federation of Academies Trust is committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive environment for all. Their aim, embedded in the Trust Values, is to enrich their workforce at every level and they encourage applications from all under-represented groups.

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The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The position is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

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