Design Technology Technician

“Pupils, and students in the sixth form, flourish at this school. They are immensely proud of their school and its history. Pupils experience an ambitious curriculum that is successfully designed to build a deep and secure body of knowledge over time. They are exceptionally well prepared for the next stage in their education.” (Ofsted 2022)”

Design Technology Technician   

Grade 3 SCP 6 - 11, £23,893 - £25,979 per annum (FTE) (Pay award pending)

£20,985 - £23,541 actual pro rata salary (dependent on continuous service and experience)

Full-time, 36 hours 40 minutes per week, Term Time only plus 2 weeks

Permanent

We are looking for an enthusiastic and energetic Design and Technology Technician, to provide technical support to the staff and pupils within a vibrant Technology Department in an outstanding school.

This is an exciting and varied role which involves supporting with the preparation of resources and equipment, assisting in classrooms during lessons and maintaining equipment and health and safety. You must be able to work both independently and as part of a team, show initiative and enthusiasm for design technology, and enjoy working with students.

A working knowledge of a range of D&T techniques (e.g. Graphics, Resistant Materials, Construction) with a level 2 qualification in a relevant subject area is essential, together with and a knowledge of, or willingness to learn about CAD/CAM.

DATA Safe Working Practices training will be provided.

• We are looking for someone who:
• Has an NVQ Level 2 or above in a related subject or equivalent experience
• Experience of using engineering equipment and machinery, including centre lathes, pillar drills, band & circular saws, as well as experience of CAD/CAM
• Have a knowledge and understanding of relevant health and safety risks in the design technology area
• Experience of using ICT to support completion of work tasks
• Has good communication and interpersonal skills to give technical advice and guidance to others both spoken and in writing and build effective working relationships with pupils and staff across the school
• Able to work on own initiative

Working for The Blue Coat School means that you would be part of the Cranmer Education Trust, a successful, growing Trust which prides itself on looking after its people, offering a high level of support and access to expertise. This is an excellent time to join the team, as we develop collaborative structures and systems to enhance and support our growing family of schools.

Alongside The Blue Coat School, the Trust is made up of primary and secondary schools across Oldham and Rochdale. The Trust also incorporates a teacher training school and the East Manchester Teaching Hub and a MFL hub, which support the training and development of new and existing teachers across the North West of England. For further details please visit:

 https://careers.cranmereducationtrust.com/. 

This position will be based at The Blue Coat School, Oldham, but may from time to time require travel as necessary to collaborate with other schools which are all locally based. 

We offer:

• Opportunities for professional development in a growing Trust
• A strong school community that places children, families and staff at the heart of everything we do. 
• A supportive team who will work with and alongside you to achieve the very best 
• LGPS career average pension scheme including life insurance and dependent's pension 
• Generous holiday entitlement and sick pay scheme, increasing with length of service 
• Central Oldham location close to good transport networks

The Blue Coat School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Cranmer Education Trust follows safer recruitment practices. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and appointment is therefore subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service.

For further information please refer to:

• The Cranmer Education Trust’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy Trust Policies | Cranmer Education Trust
• The Trust’s statement on the employment of ex-offenders, in the vacancy Supporting Documents section.
• The job description and person specification for further information regarding the safeguarding responsibilities of the role.

Follow the link Cranmer Education Trust - Careers site to apply for this vacancy. Please note CVs are not accepted.

Closing date for applications:     Friday 12 July 2024 at 09:00

Interviews:                                     Thursday 18 July 2024

Start Date:                                      02 September 2024

The Cranmer Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer and will provide reasonable support to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process.