Design and Technology Technician

Design and Technology Technician

Kingsbury School

Grade E - £23,500 to £23,893 (£9,876 to £10,042 per annum pro rata to weeks worked)

18 hours per week, (preferable over three days 8.00am until 14.00pm). This is negotiable.

Term time plus teacher training days (39 weeks)

Permanent – to start as soon as possible.

Could you use your technical experience to inspire the next generation and share your passion to make a difference in children’s futures?

We are currently seeking an energetic and experienced Design and Technology Technician, to provide the highest standard of technical support and day to day assistance to our Technology team.

The role is integral to the effective operation of the faculty and will entail support in the popular subject areas of resistant materials and product design. You will be required to prepare for practical lessons, support teaching staff and students across all key stages with the use of all machinery including saws, drills and also use of laser cutters.

This hands-on role will provide you with an opportunity to showcase your creative flair and pass on your skills and expertise to young students; providing them with the tools to help fulfil their career ambitions in engineering or design.

You will prepare materials, machinery, equipment, components, resources, tools and fixtures for focused demonstrations, and ensure that all hand tools are available and in good, safe condition. You will also be responsible for ensuring the maintenance of the machines is up to date and ensure that Health and Safety requirements are met under the direction of the school.

You will be joining Kingsbury School at an exciting time as we are part of Castle Phoenix Trust and are very proud of our achievement to secure a good Ofsted outcome. Being part of a Multi Academy Trust facilitates an opportunity to further develop our strategies to continue to invest in and develop our staff and, most importantly, bring about the best possible outcomes for our students who deserve the very best.

We will ensure you receive a comprehensive induction programme; every day will be different and we will play to your strengths. We also offer a range of benefits which include the local government pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, free parking and an employee discount scheme and a commitment to staff wellbeing and recognition through our wellbeing committee. We also have an annual conference for all support staff across our Trust, with a focus on wellbeing.

Kingsbury has a great deal to be proud of, with a relentless focus on excellence and a desire to continuously improve. If you have the passion and determination to be a valued part of our team, we would love to hear from you.

Application deadline: 9.00am Wednesday 10 April 2024

Interview Date: w/c 15 April 2024

If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date for applications, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.  

Please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2023.  

These posts are exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Trust is committed to safeguarding, promoting the welfare of children and young people, and creating a culture of vigilance and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and vigilance.