We are looking for someone who is able to join us as soon as possible.  This post will appeal to someone who is naturally comfortable in the presence of young people, as it involves working closely with staff and students in our Design Technology Department.  The successful candidate will have workshop machine skills as well as relevant work experience, although further training and induction will be provided.  Flexibility and a sense of humour are also essential!  You will find further details in the job description and person specification.  Previous experience of working with students, particularly at Key Stages 3 & 4, may be an advantage.

The post is currently 34.5 hours per week; the actual working hours being 8.30am to 4.00pm Monday to Thursday, and 8.30am – 3.30pm on Friday, including a 30 minute unpaid lunch break each day.  The post is for 39 working weeks per year (term time only), but you will be paid for 44.60 weeks of the year to include holiday pay.   However, we are happy to consider applicants who are interested in working fewer hours per week for which the salary would be adjusted accordingly.  Please indicate your preference on your application. 

Benefits of working at Priestlands  include:

• Free on-site car park
• Friendly and sociable colleagues
• Enrolment in and generous contribution to one of the UK’s largest public sector pension schemes; LGPS
• Eligible for reduced rate membership at NFDC leisure centres
• A tax efficient Cycle-to-Work scheme through salary sacrifice
  
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance programme offering advice on a range of areas including well-being, housing and financial matters
• Free eye sight test every 2 years
• Professional development opportunities for all staff
• Affordable on-site canteen

References will be usually taken up prior to interview; if you currently work in a school, please ensure one of your references is from your current Headteacher.  You will be required to provide appropriate evidence of identity and qualifications to support other pre-employment checks which will be undertaken on the successful candidate for this role, including:  your right to work in the UK, a confidential health declaration,  an online search of your name in line with government guidance on Keeping Children Safe in Education, and a DBS application. 

If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us. We look forward to receiving your application so please submit it as soon as possible as we may invite candidates to interview before the closing date.  

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if we receive applications that meet the criteria. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Priestlands School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 and you will be required to declare whether you have any criminal convictions. Priestlands School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.