DT Technician

Design Technology Technician

Start date: ASAP

Suitable for NQTs: Yes

We are currently seeking to recruit a Design Technology Technician for our partner 11-18 High School in Bradford.

We are ideally seeking to appoint a technician with previous experience or an individual who has undertaken a role involving similar duties, for example from an industrial background.

The School is rated as a ‘Good’ 11-18 school and who are very proud of their achievements: "Students achieve well in this Good School" They are making rapid and sustained progress’ (Ofsted)

The key aspect of the technician role will involve co-ordinating the use of the practical resources and facilities within the Design Technology department in support of the curriculum, as well as working with the Head of Department to support the other "technology" curriculums such as Art, Resistant Materials, Food potentially.

Working closely with teaching staff, the successful applicant will assist in the maintenance of materials and equipment and setting up demonstrations for practical work. The successful applicant will also bring experience of operating a laser cutter and working with CAD/CAM programmes. The post holder will be required to operate and maintain workshop tools and will be responsible for testing new equipment in consultation with the caretakers. The role will also involve assisting in the general maintenance of the workshop, keeping up to date with health and safety requirements and with developments in Design and Technology.

If you can demonstrate the above qualities; have a practical approach, can demonstrate confidence in using workshop tools and equipment along with the ability to work well as part of a team we would be thrilled to hear from you. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive School where development for staff is a priority.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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