Please note that applications will be reviewed as received and should a suitable candidate be identified, we may close the vacancy early. Therefore, early application is encouraged.

The role: Technology Technician 

Hours: 20 hours per week term time only (over 39 weeks) 

Contract: Permanent 

Start: September 2024

Salary Grade: WHFNJC L7-L15  Actual Salary = £11,265 -  £12,926 

Vacancy Details

The Ridgeway School and Sixth Form College is a large secondary school based in Wroughton. Our students are proud of our school community and enjoy fast-paced and highly rewarding environment with extensive extra-curricular opportunities.

We couldn’t do what we do without our fantastic staff team, and we are looking for a Technology Technician to join our team, providing practical support for Design & Technology, specifically being able to operate electrical and mechanical machinery and equipment (for example circular saw, band saw, pillar drill , laser cutter, lathe etc) or be willing to train.

If you are interested in a school-based Technician role, within a fabulous team, in a varied and interesting role, then we want to hear from you. Come and join us on this exciting journey and be part of helping every student in our school reach their potential.

All About You

Do you have what it takes to join us? Technology Technician we would like to join us will:

• Have a minimum of GCSE Grade C in Maths and English.

• Have knowledge of Health and Safety in a school environment.

• Be confident in providing practical support for technology subjects.

Why Work for us?

We think you will love working with us and here are some of the reasons why:

• We are a welcoming and supportive school with strong values and a caring ethos.

• Our staff are a hardworking team dedicated to helping children succeed.

• Our children are engaged and eager to learn.

• We have a supportive leadership team and wider school community.

• As part of The White Horse Federation multi-academy trust, we benefit from their support, encouragement, shared resources and outstanding CPD opportunities.

Why not come and see for yourself? We would love to welcome you to our school and show you around so that you can better understand our school environment. Please get in touch with the school office to arrange.

The White Horse Federation is a large Multi-Academy Trust in South West and South East England, committed to providing the very best education for our students. We believe in empowering our staff to be the very best they can be, and that is why you will find a wide range of professional development opportunities available to you when you join us.

Benefits:

We believe in valuing our staff, and one of the ways we can do that is by offering a range of benefits to our staff:

• Car Purchase Scheme

• Discounted Gym Membership

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Excellent Pension Scheme

Ready to Apply?

We hope we have done enough to give you a flavour of what it is like to work here. If you would like come and join us, then please apply today – we are looking forward to hearing from you.