DT Technician

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a knowledgeable and enthusiastic individual to join our school as a technician in our Design and Technology department. We seek to appoint an enthusiastic and hardworking person to join our small but busy department. The Design & Technology departments comprises of the teaching of Design & Technology to A-Level and Food Preparation and Nutrition to GSCE. The role of a technician is to support the department in functioning within all aspects of Health & Safety, preparation of materials, working with small groups of students and maintenance of equipment. 

The technician is responsible to the Subject Leader of Design & Technology for:

• The safe and correct preparation of materials as specified by the teaching staff.
• The safe and correct storage of all tools, equipment and materials.
• Monitoring and maintaining all safety equipment.
• Routine cleaning, maintenance and repair of equipment.
• Manufacturing pieces of work for classroom use.
• Specialist cleaning and supervision of the machine areas and the Design & Technology teaching rooms.
• Maintaining an accurate inventory of department equipment.
• Manage stock control of consumables.
• Co-ordinating departmental stock re-ordering, utilising appropriate computer programmes (MS Office).
• Receiving and checking stock deliveries and signing off receipt of goods.
• Providing technical advice to staff and assist students where appropriate.

In addition, it would be beneficial if the technician could also:

• Assisting and instructing pupils in basic 2D and 3D skills, including the use of CAD/CAM
• Preparing and putting up display work.
• Organising/setting up exhibitions.
• Provide Health and Safety advice in relation to the Design Technology equipment.

Ideally, the candidate would have experience in some or all areas of D&T but full on the job training will be provided. You will need to be organised and be able to take your own initiative, you will need to be able to follow instructions and work flexibly across all the areas of the department.

Benefits of working at St Simon Stock Catholic School:

• Conduct of students is excellent and they are keen to learn and succeed
• A supportive and caring working environment for staff and students and a school wide focus on wellbeing.
• Working within our St Josephine Bakhita Support Hub, which is at the heart of the school.
• Dedicated and bespoke CPD time for all staff and personal development opportunities
• Access to Kent Rewards Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme which offers counselling, financial guidance, legal enquiries with access to online health and wellbeing resources
• Generous Pension Scheme

Our Offer:

We create an environment where our staff can thrive and enjoy the work that they do which enables our young people to flourish, gain confidence, achieve and be happy. We have a reputation for fostering a very caring environment and a great record for investing in staff training and development.

You are welcome to contact HR at HR@ssscs.co.uk if you would like to visit the school before submitting an application. 

For ease of applying, we are happy to accept applications directly using the APPLY NOW link.

Should you be shortlisted for interview, additional information may be requested at that time.

Closing date for applications: 30 November 2023 at 09:00 am

Start date: ASAP

All applicants need to have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for this role. This vacancy may close on or before the specified closing date depending on the volume of suitable applicants. If you are unsuccessful, we will contact you accordingly.

Safer Recruitment  St Simon Stock Catholic School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and this position is subject to satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.