Keyham Lodge School

Permanent Design & Technology (D&T)  and Art Technician

Grade 7 Pay Point 11-14 

32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Keyham Lodge School  are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Design & Technology (D&T) and Art Technician  to join our team and be a proactive integrated member of the School Staff team.

Why choose Keyham Lodge School?

Keyham Lodge School is a vibrant and successful City Special School. Previously part of a federation, the school joined Discovery Trust in September 2021 along with Millgate School. All students have an education health care plan and the school cohort is made up of KS3 and KS4 and caters for both girls and boys from KS3 upwards.

We are a diverse school and we welcome students from a range of ethnic, cultural and religious backgrounds, which contributes to our unique values and ethos. For the majority of our students, their education prior to joining us has been disrupted and because of this, the school relentlessly strives to remove barriers to learning, close attainment gaps and provide an inclusive environment that is child-centered and learning focussed.

Our aim is to ensure the academic, personal and social development of all of our students so that they can develop their potential both in school and in the wider community. We understand that our students have individual talents and in order to ensure success for every child, we believe that education goes beyond the core curriculum and out of the confines of the classroom and consequently we have adapted our curriculum offer to ensure students are prepared for the next stage of their life, whether that be within education or in the workplace.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• To optimise the use and availability of D&T resources.
  
• To ensure that the workshop, preparation and storage areas are kept clean and tidy.
  
• To develop technical expertise in the equipment, software and machines used in D&T.
  
• To ensure that all workspace and equipment is maintained in a safe condition for use.
  
• To maintain adequate stocks of consumables, spare parts, etc.
  
• To store all equipment and materials in accordance with appropriate legislation and guidelines.
  
• To maintain good relationships with staff, pupils, parent/carers and visitors.
  
• To implement and promote the School/College and Leicester County Council policies and procedures relating to all areas of employment and service delivery.
  

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached to support with your application. 

Please also refer to the Level Criteria within the Job Description to confirm the requirements for the post.  

What we offer: 

• Flexible working options
• Support for continuous professional development in the role
• Opportunities to visit other organisations for professional learning
• Highly committed and motivated Team
• A role which has the opportunity to make a real difference whilst having fun
• Free car parking
• Annual incremental pay increases with the pay scale range
• A defined benefit pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme - EAP
• Employee self-service portal
• Eyecare voucher scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Retail discounts
• Dental support
• Gym discount
• Be an integral member of the team in a vibrant school
• Create an outstanding learning environment for the success of all of our children
• Play a significant part in continuing to develop our school
• Be part of a wider community of Discovery Schools Trust
• Excellent opportunities for personal and career development
• A established Central Services Team who support schools and wider colleagues

More about Discovery Schools Trust:

Discovery Schools Trust is dedicated to improving learning and teaching by creating a culture that promotes excellence. The needs of all children are placed at the heart of all decision making regardless of the school they attend. Teaching and learning excellence are shared through learning networks, sharing of ideas and materials as well as leading practitioners between schools. Discovery has developed a school improvement system which focuses on improving outcomes for all children. It also places staff development, talent management and succession planning at the heart of achieving outstanding organisations.

Please note that interviews for this position may be made earlier than the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is identified. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to submit their applications promptly. Early submission will not only ensure consideration for the position but also increase the likelihood of being invited for an interview. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to receiving your application.

Safeguarding Statement: We are committed to safeguarding our pupils; therefore, the successful applicant will require an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and references. 

While we acknowledge the advantages of AI in crafting personal statements for applications, we strongly encourage and expect applicants to personalise and tailor responses. Please note that the Trust may utilise AI checking solutions during the application review process and will be considered when shortlisting.