Design and Technology Technician - St Bede's (Scunthorpe)

Do you have experience of working with young people?

Are you creative and passionate with a flair for design and technology?

We are looking for a creative, hands-on Design and Technology Technician on a permeant, full-time role on a term-time only basis, to join our team. You will work 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday and play an essential role in preparing materials, assisting lessons, and ensuring the smooth operation of the department. If you are detail-oriented and enjoy working in a dynamic environment, we would love to hear from you!

St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy is a Secondary school and is located in Scunthorpe. We are an Ofsted-rated Good school.

Why St Bede’s?

At St Bede's, part of Our Lady of Our Lourdes Catholic Mult-Academy Trust, our mission is to "Love, Respect, and Serve one another as disciples of Jesus Christ." We’re a close-knit community with a long-standing commitment to high standards, a nurturing environment, and a culture that supports personal growth. Our exceptional learning environment maintains the tradition of academic success, where over 94% of students go on to further education or training, along side our supportive community of passionate, talented team dedicated to providing the best for our students.

You Will:

• Be caring and supportive, and committed to achieving excellent results.
• Prepare and maintain materials, tools, and equipment for practical lessons.
• Support the students in the use of materials and equipment provide technical assistance during lessons and support demonstrations.
• Assist students and staff with the safe use of machinery and tools, including CAD/CAM systems.
• Monitor stock levels and ensure equipment is in excellent working condition, adhering to health and safety standards.
• Support the promotion of Design and Technology through displays and resources.

Why work for us?

At the St Bede’s Catholic Voluntary Academy we offer:

• A salary of £20,607 - £21,665 per annum (OLOL Band 3)
• A welcoming and inclusive working atmosphere with wonderful students who have a passion for learning and deserve the very best.
• A team of talented and highly committed staff in a supportive working environment
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff, one of the most competitive on the market, with employer contributions of above 20% in most cases.
• Access to first-class CPD opportunities with a specialist support staff CPD programme, and development opportunities.
• Professional assistance through our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Employee Benefits Lifestyle Savings scheme including cycle-to-work and gym membership scheme
• A range of employee benefits, including well-being support, a cycle-to-work scheme, and lifestyle savings.

For an informal discussion about the role and our school please contact the school at or phone on or email . Visits to the school are warmly welcomed, please contact the school to arrange this.

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How to apply: Interested? We warmly invite you to visit our school for an informal chat. To arrange a visit, or for more information, contact the school office at (01724) 245151.

To apply, complete the online application form on our vacancies page: Vacancies - Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Multi-Academy Trust

Applications must be submitted by Friday 8th November 2024. We reserve the right to close or extend the vacancy depending on application numbers. CVs will not be accepted.

Please visit our school website at Home - St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy - Scunthorpe

Closing Date: Friday 8th November 2024 at 9.00 am.

Interview Date: To be confirmed in November

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks including online searches are required for successful applicants.

You do not need to be a catholic to work for our Trust and we warmly welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities, and beliefs. This includes those of all faiths, the Catholic faith and those without a faith who are supportive of the Trust’s Catholic character and Christian ethos. This diversity is fundamental to our values and enriches the lives of the students within our schools.

Our Trust strives to be a supportive, inclusive, caring, and positive community where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We are committed to cultivating an equitable working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect and where every individual can fulfil their potential.

We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from people with a disability or long-term health condition.

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