Design Technology Technician
Hinchingbrooke School
Cambridgeshire
- New
- Salary:
- Scale 4, point 7-11 (FTE: £25,584-27,269)
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- As soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 2 December 2024
Job overview
2 days per week, term time + training days only
We seek to appoint a suitably experienced and enthusiastic part-time Design Technology technician to support the continuing development of this large and busy department.
This is a unique opportunity to work alongside our current highly experienced and knowledgeable technician one day a week, taking sole responsibility for the role on the other two days.
Full training is offered for any aspects needed to fulfil the full job specification.
The technician’s role is extremely varied and is integral to the smooth running of the department supporting teachers to deliver the exciting and developing Design Technology curriculum for students from 11-18 years.
The role focuses on supporting teaching and learning in the product design, resistant materials, graphic products and CAD CAM areas of design technology and therefore the successful candidate will have a particular interest and aptitude for woodwork and metalwork, with computer aided design and manufacture experience being an advantage. The safe running of the department is a key part of the role, working closely with the Head of Department, and machine maintenance and health and safety aspects form a key part of this.
We have 4 well equipped workshops and a refurbished dedicated computer suite. There is a large, dedicated Technicians preparation area and stores. Equipment and machinery include: table saws, wood lathes, laser cutter, 3D printers, Milling machine, CNC router, engineering lathes, welding and braising facilities, alongside all other standard machinery.
This role would suit a candidate who is passionate about practical work, has good levels of IT skills, organisational, budgeting skills and would like to work with a team of experienced teaching professionals passionate about their subject and students.
If you would like further details about the role or to visit the department, please email Mark Schmidt, Head of DT mschmidt@HBK.acesmat.uk
Closing date for applications: Monday 2nd December 2024, 10am.
Please email completed application forms and covering letter to jobs@hbk.acesmat.uk
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About Hinchingbrooke School
A mixed, large 11 to 18 Secondary school, in beautiful grounds on the edge of Huntingdon next to Hinchingbrooke Country Park.
Our Mission is to provide a high-quality education for all our students, so that they learn and achieve well, and develop as well-rounded young people who are ready to take the next steps in their own personal learning journey.
Our values
We value: Hard work, High standards, and Kindness.
Our 3 Key focuses
1. This is how we learn well
2. This is how we teach and
3. This is how we behave
At Hinchingbrooke, we believe it is the quantity and the quality of what we know that largely determines how ‘clever’ we are. We believe in explicit teaching of the powerful knowledge that young people need to thrive in the world of the 21stCentury; this is why we have the Hinchingbrooke Approach to Teaching.
We believe in a ‘Warm-Strict’ approach to behaviour. Great behaviour is the best foundation for great learning; this is why we have the Hinchingbrooke Approach to Behaviour.
We are interested in recruiting teachers who embrace the professional obligation to continuously improve their teaching. In return, we offer a supportive and highly collaborative environment where you can make a difference to the lives of our wonderful young people.
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