Design Technology Technician at All Saints Catholic College
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Job Reference #
EDV/2024/ASCC/20302
Location
Bradley Bar, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD2 2JT
Contract Type
Permanent
Contract Term
Part-Time
Salary
£8,581.00 - £8,717.00 Annually (Actual)
Grade 5
Closing Date
9:00am, 6th Jan 2025
Start Date
As soon as possible
Positions Available
1
Positions Available 1
Interview Date(s)
Early January 2025
Interview Date(s) Early January 2025
About this Role
This role is part-time and you will be working 15 hours per week.
The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic and self-motivated team player who will support 3D Design, regularly liaising and working closely with the Subject Leader.
As a DT Technician you will be responsible for using your initiative and ensuring a high level of support is provided to the Design Technology Department, to both staff and students, with preparation of materials and resources for lessons, assisting student learning on a one-to-one basis and with small groups, allowing students to achieve and make progress.
You will also possess the skills to be able to prioritise the requirements of the department and work independently to complete tasks.
Responsibilities will include working alongside students in the workshop, supporting their development of skills, preparing classroom materials/resources, maintaining adequate stock levels and ensuring that routine maintenance and repairs of equipment and machinery is undertaken.
A good knowledge of the required health and safety, most up to date guidance and risk assessment requirements is required, as is the possession of a wide range of practical skills including CAD/CAM, to be able to produce high-quality exemplar materials for projects.
Experience gained in other fields e.g., industrial, will be highly valued.
Essential Skills and Abilities:
- The ability to work as part of a team
- Show initiative and work independently
- Ability to prioritise and manage changing workloads and situations
- Adaptability to respond to the changing priorities of the department, school and students
- Flexibility to work within other areas of the Design Technology Department
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent practical knowledge and skills
- Ability to work closely and communicate effectively with students of high school age
- Be computer literate and willing to learn school systems
- Be confident in the use of, and able to maintain, the circular saw and bandsaw
Desirable Skills and Abilities:
- Be familiar with 2D design and Laser Cut
- Able to use CAM machines e.g., laser cutter
- Be confident in the use of working machines e.g., lathes
- Previous technician experience
- Some experience of electronics
- Industrial experience
What we can offer you:
At All Saints Catholic College, we aim to create a happy workplace culture through promoting a healthy work/life balance. We do that by providing a package of flexible employee benefits, including:
- An attractive pension scheme for both Teaching and Support staff.
- A high-quality wellbeing package including medical cover, counselling, physiotherapy, fast track medical cover, care service and a 24 hour GP-helpline.
- Care First Advice - a 24/7 information and counselling service.
- We are part of the Cycle to Work scheme. Tax free bikes and safety equipment can be payable by payroll deduction through a partnership with Cyclescheme.
- Free parking
Applications are invited from enthusiastic and highly motivated individuals who are able to work as part of the whole staff team, and who will support and uphold the Catholic ethos and practices of the school.
All Saints is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Therefore, we expect all workers, volunteers and employees to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including online searches and a satisfactory Enhanced Criminal Record with Barred List check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
It is an offence to apply for the role if an applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children (where the role involves this type of regulated activity).
A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
Related Documents
Contact Details
Claire Taylor
01484 426466
hr@aschc.com
Grade 5
About this Role
This role is part-time and you will be working 15 hours per week.
The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic and self-motivated team player who will support 3D Design, regularly liaising and working closely with the Subject Leader.
As a DT Technician you will be responsible for using your initiative and ensuring a high level of support is provided to the Design Technology Department, to both staff and students, with preparation of materials and resources for lessons, assisting student learning on a one-to-one basis and with small groups, allowing students to achieve and make progress.
You will also possess the skills to be able to prioritise the requirements of the department and work independently to complete tasks.
Responsibilities will include working alongside students in the workshop, supporting their development of skills, preparing classroom materials/resources, maintaining adequate stock levels and ensuring that routine maintenance and repairs of equipment and machinery is undertaken.
A good knowledge of the required health and safety, most up to date guidance and risk assessment requirements is required, as is the possession of a wide range of practical skills including CAD/CAM, to be able to produce high-quality exemplar materials for projects.
Experience gained in other fields e.g., industrial, will be highly valued.
Essential Skills and Abilities:
- The ability to work as part of a team
- Show initiative and work independently
- Ability to prioritise and manage changing workloads and situations
- Adaptability to respond to the changing priorities of the department, school and students
- Flexibility to work within other areas of the Design Technology Department
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent practical knowledge and skills
- Ability to work closely and communicate effectively with students of high school age
- Be computer literate and willing to learn school systems
- Be confident in the use of, and able to maintain, the circular saw and bandsaw
Desirable Skills and Abilities:
- Be familiar with 2D design and Laser Cut
- Able to use CAM machines e.g., laser cutter
- Be confident in the use of working machines e.g., lathes
- Previous technician experience
- Some experience of electronics
- Industrial experience
What we can offer you:
At All Saints Catholic College, we aim to create a happy workplace culture through promoting a healthy work/life balance. We do that by providing a package of flexible employee benefits, including:
- An attractive pension scheme for both Teaching and Support staff.
- A high-quality wellbeing package including medical cover, counselling, physiotherapy, fast track medical cover, care service and a 24 hour GP-helpline.
- Care First Advice - a 24/7 information and counselling service.
- We are part of the Cycle to Work scheme. Tax free bikes and safety equipment can be payable by payroll deduction through a partnership with Cyclescheme.
- Free parking
Applications are invited from enthusiastic and highly motivated individuals who are able to work as part of the whole staff team, and who will support and uphold the Catholic ethos and practices of the school.
All Saints is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Therefore, we expect all workers, volunteers and employees to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including online searches and a satisfactory Enhanced Criminal Record with Barred List check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
It is an offence to apply for the role if an applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children (where the role involves this type of regulated activity).
A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
Related Documents
Contact Details
Claire Taylor
01484 426466
hr@aschc.com
All Saints Catholic College
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