MOULTON SCHOOL AND SCIENCE COLLEGE

 SENIOR DESIGN TECHNICIAN

 37 hours per week 40 weeks per year

Grade G Point 8 - 12, £25,992 - £27,711 (Full-time salary)

£22,914 - £24,430 (Actual salary)

We are seeking to appoint, with immediate effect, a Senior Design Technician to work as part of the Design team, supporting practical work through the preparation and management of materials. This job would suit an organised, experienced DIY-er and training would be provided.

Tasks involved in the post will include:

·         Support of teaching and learning throughout Design Faculty.

·         Day-to-day support of faculty equipment including, PCs, laptops, printers, scanners, laser cutter, plotter cutters, 3D printer, etc  

·         General Faculty administration tasks

• Monitoring stock levels of materials, tools and equipment, and re-ordering as necessary ensuring that ‘best value for money’ is obtained.
• Minor repairs of equipment within faculty.

·         Checking and maintenance of hand tools and machinery for safe use.

·         Monitoring of Health and Safety including conducting checks and external servicing

·         Attend/update data courses as required for safe use and maintenance of machinery.

Please see the job description for a more detailed overview of the tasks and responsibilities associated with the role

We are looking for someone who:

·         enjoys being part of a team

·         highly organised

·         able to work under pressure at busy times such as exam periods

·         can be flexible

The Design department is:

·         a welcoming and supportive team, keen to develop and improve, both as individual practitioners and as a group

·         fully equipped with resources and relevant technology

·         successfully offering the full range of qualifications through to ‘A’ level

The successful candidate will be expected to undertake emergency first-aid training

At MSSC, we know that our staff are our most valuable resource. We want you to flourish in your professional life and that’s why we put lots of time and energy into our positive culture and approach to well-being.

It’s not just a job, it’s a career – some of the benefits we offer you: 

·         Enthusiastic and engaged students and a culture of high aspirations.

·         Extensive CPD training which provides a range of tailored and bespoke CPD opportunities

·         Competitive salaries and pay progression

·         A supportive leadership team who are engaged in your professional development and success

·         Employee Assistance Programme (Counselling, information and support)

·         Generous Pension Scheme

·         Flexible Working Contracts

·         Free use of onsite gym

We reserve the right to withdraw the advert if sufficient applications are received before the closing date.

Moulton School is a successful, popular and over-subscribed school on the northern boundary of Northampton.  The school was graded Good in its last two Ofsted inspections, and there is a strong commitment to further improvement based on effective teaching and learning and high expectations of students. Whilst maintaining firm discipline, built around our ASPIRE ethos and school values, the school is deeply committed to supporting the development of whole child, and is one of very few schools to hold the Restorative Services Quality Mark.  Our student leadership programme is also a significant strength of the school.  As a member of staff at Moulton School, your on-going professional development is of crucial importance, and the school has an outstanding record of supporting colleagues into middle and senior leadership roles.

·         “The school makes people feel special” Parent

·         “Being at Moulton School has been a great experience and I have learnt lots!” Year 8 student.

·         “As a new member of staff, I was made to feel valued and supported. Joining the school mid-way through a pandemic, I was apprehensive but the staff at Moulton school made me so welcome and it wasn't long before I felt part of the MSSC team. There is an ethos of kindness and it shows. I have never worked with staff that are so motivated by their school's values.  The leadership team are always close-by and ready to help and offer solutions, support and friendly encouragement. Thank you MSSC, I am so proud to work at this wonderful school. Teacher. 

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to show this commitment. The successful applicant will be expected to undertake safeguarding checks, including a criminal record check via the Disclosure & Barring Service, the cost of which will be met by the school. 

Please note, it is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 and 2020), which requires you to disclose all spent convictions and cautions except those which are ‘protected’ under Police Act 1997 – Part V.

Please be aware that referees will be contacted prior to interview in accordance with accepted Child Protection Procedures.