Technology Resource Technician

Inspire Learning Trust is a Multi Academy Trust based in Rotherham which also includes Oakwood High School, Sitwell Junior School, Thomas Rotherham College and Winterhill School. 

Oakwood High School is an oversubscribed 11-16 High School with a strong emphasis on respect for all; we are a ‘well led’, ‘good’ school where ‘pupils enjoy attending’ and ‘the vast majority of parents would recommend’.

We are looking to appoint an experienced and well-qualified candidate to join an enthusiastic, supportive and successful school as Technology Resource Technician.

• As a member of the Innovate Learning Zone, the successful candidate will provide technical support for the Technology department as part of the school Technician team.
• Candidates will have the skills required to work as a supportive member of a team and will have as a minimum GCSE A* - C or 9 - 4 in English, Maths and Science and a science qualification at an appropriate level.
• Candidates must be able to demonstrate enthusiasm to develop support for Technology and safe working practices. All school staff undertake whole school duties.
• Candidates will be truly committed to supporting pupils to achieve, have high aspirations for the pupils’ success and will contribute to ongoing planning with imaginative and dynamic ideas.   

The successful candidate will be truly committed to supporting the pupils to achieve, have high aspirations for pupil’s success and the success of the school in its move to outstanding. 

We Offer:

• A supportive and successful school where staff work in a way that encourages a positive work environment that is solution focused and proactive for all.
• A school with a way of working that encourages a positive work environment that is solution focused and proactive for all.
• And a positive working environment, we care about our pupils, and we care about our staff, all of whom know and appreciate that. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to be part of this, contributing to this culture and developing it further.

 Oakwood High School is a Leadership School for ITT Provision and recognised by Sheffield Hallam University as “a school of excellent practice” for NQTs. In addition, the school offers CPD routes through a Core Leadership Development Curriculum with the Learners First Schools Partnership. 

As a Trust we are truly community based and committed to developing a set of shared values through every aspect of our work. These values are the development of respect, responsibility, resourcefulness, resilience, reflection, risk taking and relationships.

We offer a positive working environment, we care about our learners, and we care about our staff, all of whom know and appreciate that. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to be part of this, contributing to this culture and developing it further.

Applicants are required to apply via our online application form which is available on our website: https://www.inspiretrust.uk/vacancies/

PLEASE NOTE we operate Safer Recruitment and we do not accept CVs or CV attachments, all applicants must complete an application form in full.

Inspire Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, other workers, and volunteers to share this commitment. The Trust is an equal opportunities employer, and we undertake to make any reasonable adjustments to a job or workplace to counteract any disadvantages a disabled person may face.

Our safer recruitment processes include online media searches which will form our due diligence checks pre interview. Employees will be subject to a comprehensive vetting process including references from current and previous employers, right to work in the UK, an enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.

All candidates are expected to read the Trust’s Safeguarding Policy accessible via our website: https://www.inspiretrust.uk/page-template/statutory-documents/