Design & Technology and Textiles Technician

George Salter Academy is a friendly, happy and vibrant 11-18 academy, serving a multi-cultural community and we are looking for a confident and motivated individual to join our team. The main purpose of this role is to support the Design & Technology and Textiles departments in all aspects of practical work and demonstrations. This is an exciting opportunity to work with our amazing students in a supportive environment.

The successful applicant will be able to work on their own initiative, have good organisational skills and work well under pressure in order to facilitate and actively contribute to high quality teaching and learning. The successful applicant will play a vital role in supporting the delivery of Design & Technology and Textiles lessons via practical, administrative and classroom support.

You will also benefit from being part of Ormiston Academies Trust, a MAT of 43 primary and secondary academies. The Trust’s vision is for all young people to have access to the highest academic, social and practical skills required to achieve their full potential. OAT support all staff so that they can enhance and develop their professional skills whatever their role within the trust.

Ormiston Academies Trust is an ethical sponsor, committed to improving the life chances of young people. GSA shares their vision for all young people to have the highest academic, social and practical skills to allow them to lead a fulfilling life.

To discuss the position or arrange a visit, please contact Head of Faculty, Lakshmi Devi, via e-mail at Lakshmi.Devi@georgesalter.com. To apply for the role, please submit an application via the above link. Please note that CVs will not be accepted. 

The deadline for applications is Sunday 3rd November 2024 at 5pm. Interviews will be held shortly thereafter.

George Salter Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered. 

All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children's Barred List. 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related expectations, can be found here:   https://www.gov.uk/governement/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974