Design Technologies Technician
5 days ago
At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy
How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?
Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).
4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG
Job title: Design Technologies Technician
Location: Oak Tree School, Truro
Salary: £(phone number removed) per annum
Hours: 42.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8am - 4.30pm
Contract: Permanent, Term Time only
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Design Technologies Technician to join our close-knit team at Oak Tree School located in Truro.
About the role
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Design Technologies Technician to support the daily operations of our Design and Technology department. The successful candidate will assist in maintaining equipment, preparing materials, and providing technical support to students and staff. This role involves hands-on work with cutting-edge design tools and technologies, ensuring the smooth operation of the workshops, labs, and teaching spaces.
Key Responsibilities:
Technical Support: Assist teachers and students with the setup, operation, and troubleshooting of equipment in design and technology labs. Provide guidance and support for projects involving 3D printing, laser cutting, CNC machinery, and other digital fabrication tools. o Ensure that equipment is properly maintained and in working order, performing regular checks, servicing, and troubleshooting as required.
Workspace Management: Maintain cleanliness, safety, and organization in the workshops, ensuring all tools and equipment are stored correctly. o Manage the inventory of materials and equipment, ensuring supplies are stocked and ordered in a timely manner. o Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, performing risk assessments and implementing safe working practices.
Preparation of Materials: Prepare and organize materials for classes and projects, including cutting, assembling, and processing raw materials. o Work closely with teaching staff to prepare resources and equipment for lessons, demonstrations, and practical activities
About us
Oak Tree School in Truro has recently expanded and developed two new buildings and undergone a successful inspection from Ofsted allowing us to offer a wider age range of pupils from 5 – 18 years the opportunity to have the best education possible. Oak Tree School is a specialist SEMH provision positioned near the city of Truro in Cornwall. The school provides full-time specialist co-education for up to 135 pupils and young people aged 5 to 18 who experience social, emotional, mental health, communication difficulties and associated challenging behaviours. These pupils and young people often cannot cope, function or achieve within a mainstream environment. The aim is to provide a structured, nurturing approach, with pupils accessing a broad, balanced and engaging curriculum to meet their significant needs.
This opportunity is in Truro which is within commutable distance of Redruth, St Austell and surrounding areas.
We are part of Acorn Education and can promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education for vulnerable pupils and young people. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.
We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.
Why join Acorn Education?
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:
Life Assurance
Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:
A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
Cycle to Work Schemes
Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover
And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy.
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