Technology Technician (Hard Materials)

Job Description

TECHNOLOGY TECHNICIAN (Hard Materials)

25 hours per week - 42.6 weeks (term time + annual leave)

Monday to Friday 09:00 to 14:00

£13,046 per annum (£12.25 per hour)

We are looking to appoint a Design and Technology Technician to provide technical support to the Design and Technology Faculty. Previous experience of working in a school technology environment would be advantageous but this role would suit someone with an interest in Design and Technology or practical skills such as woodworking or metalwork.

The successful candidate will have:

Successful experience working within a similar specialist environment
NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in the specialist area (s)
First Aid Certificate
Ability to use clear language to communicate information and the ability to listen effectively
Ability to establish rapport and to maintain respectful and trusting relationships
Excellent organisational skills and interpersonal skills
Ability to remain calm under pressure and meet deadlines
Ability to plan and manage own time effectively
A good understanding of Health and Safety, safeguarding and child protection
A commitment to equality and diversity and inclusion

KES is a school with strong leadership and management and one with a strong supportive staff community. The school day lends itself to a good work/life balance with the teaching day ending at 14:10. The school offers an extensive support programme, including mentor/buddy system, Initial Teacher Training support for Early Career Teachers (ECTs) or for those seeking Qualified Teacher Status (QTS / QTLS), a system of twilight training sessions, as well as excellent development opportunities. Staff benefits include free car parking, onsite gymnasium and swimming pool as well as staff recognition schemes.

If you are currently considering a career move, we would very much like to hear from you. Please visit the vacancies section of our website (https://kes.essex.sch.uk/join-our-community/staff-vacancies) and complete the 'Quick Apply' application form and submit a copy of your CV.

We also welcome and encourage telephone calls on 01702 560906 to register an interest or to find out more about the school and the role. If you wish to find out more about the school prior to interview, we would be delighted to welcome you to KES prior to the closing date, to offer you a tour and an opportunity to get a real sense of the school first hand.

To arrange a visit, please email your request to adminoffice@kes.essex.sch.uk and provide your availability, as well as a contact telephone number.

Early applications are welcome

Closing Date for applications is 4pm on Friday 15 November 2024

Interviews will take place shortly following the closing date

The King Edmund School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment and undergo an enhanced DBS check as part of our Safer Recruitment Procedures.

Information about the School

The King Edmund School is a high performing school with specialist status for Business, Enterprise and Applied Learning. The school has 1600 students, including over 200 in the Sixth Form.

The school prides itself on its excellent facilities, state of the art technology and innovative and progressive curriculum at all levels and across all key stages.

Students are well cared for and given every opportunity to shine. Extra curricular opportunities are varied and numerous.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.