DT Technician

Do you have experience of workshop support with a passion for DT?

The Trinity Catholic School are looking to appoint an DT Technician to join our hardworking and dedicated of Design Technology team. You will be creative with a flair for Design and Technology and will provide support through the preparation and ordering of materials for a range of Design Technology lessons. You will also be responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of machines and DT equipment to ensure the safe delivery of the DT curriculum.

You will be working 24 hours per week over a minimum of three days, the details of which can be agreed at interview. There is a degree of flexibility within the hours with an expectation that they are worked between 8am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday during the school term time.

About us

The Trinity Catholic School is a Secondary school and is located in Nottingham. We are an Ofsted-rated Good school.

We are part of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Multi-Academy Trust, bringing together the 36 Catholic Primary and Secondary schools in Lincolnshire, Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire.

You will:

• You will have previous practical experience of providing workshop support, cutting and preparing materials, and maintaining machinery. 
• Prepare resources e.g. cutting material, install, repair and maintain DT equipment, e.g. pillar drill, 3D printers.
• Provide support for the DT teachers by preparing materials and equipment for practical lessons.
• Be caring and supportive and committed to achieving excellent results.
• Support the students in the use of materials and equipment.
• Carry out health and safety checks.

Why work for us?

We offer:

• A salary of £14,052 - £14,773 per annum (OLOL Band 3 points 6 - 9)
• 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.
• Opportunities to develop within the school and make a valued contribution to our children's learning.
• Professional assistance through our Employee Assistance Programme– emotional, financial, and legal support to both you and your family by a team of qualified professionals.
• Health and wellbeing delivered through our occupational health provider.
• Staff discounts and a salary sacrifice scheme that includes a Cycle-to-work scheme. 

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. It is encouraged to contact the head of department to learn more about this role. Please contact the school office on 0115 9296251 to arrange a visit or to discuss the role further. 

How to Apply:

Please complete the online application form located on our vacancies page: Vacancies - Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Multi-Academy Trust (ololcatholicmat.co.uk)

Closing Date: Monday 2 September 2024 at 9.00am

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 out 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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