Technician (Design and Technology - Resistant Materials)
| Posting date: | 24 May 2025 |
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| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 08 June 2025 |
| Location: | Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2ET |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 60a72424-fd85-4222-8131-740033a330f2 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint a technician to support the Design and Technology Department. The successful applicant will work under the supervision of the head of department, and work primarily within resistant materials. Duties and responsibilities will be varied, and will include maintenance of workrooms and equipment, ordering and preparing materials for lessons, and supporting students with their learning and project work. A key responsibility will be maintaining Health and Safety records within the department.
We require someone:
• Enthusiastic and committed to the learning needs of all young people.
• Organised, and with excellent attention to detail.
• With experience in safe use of power tools, and a good understanding of health and safety practices.
• Who can communicate effectively, maintaining professional relationships with colleagues, students and external contractors and professionals.
Carpentry or engineering experience would be an advantage, as would ICT skills.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
• A friendly and supportive working environment.
• The opportunity to build on existing skills and knowledge, working as part of a Multi Academy Trust, with internal opportunities for career progression.
• A generous pension scheme, on-site nursery, and discounted local gym membership.
If you have any queries about the post please contact: Simon Patel, Head of Design and Technology, by calling the school number.
Please send a letter of application together with a completed application form to Mrs Anita Pullen, Headteacher’s PA (apullen@thomas-hardye.net) by the deadline.
You will be contacted only if you are shortlisted for interview.
Further details about the role
Wessex MAT will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. In line with KCSIE guidance, this will be part of safer recruitment checks, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.
Wessex MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and Children’s Barred List check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
Wessex MAT recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce and is committed to building a workforce which reflects diversity from the communities it serves. The Trust values the contributions from all staff from a wide range of different backgrounds and actively seeks to promote an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. The Trust supports fair promotion and cultural acceptance. Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010 Wessex MAT welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process which is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
This role is UK- based and your right to work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.
The pro rata salary shown is based on the number of hours and weeks worked and includes appropriate paid annual leave and bank holiday entitlements. The salary quoted is the annual salary for the position at the time of advert. The salary will be paid in equal monthly instalments and will be adjusted at the start of employment and again if leaving part way through the school year to ensure the correct salary is received for the work completed in an academic year.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Thomas Hardye School is committed to Equal Opportunities and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
We are seeking to appoint a technician to support the Design and Technology Department. The successful applicant will work under the supervision of the head of department, and work primarily within resistant materials. Duties and responsibilities will be varied, and will include maintenance of workrooms and equipment, ordering and preparing materials for lessons, and supporting students with their learning and project work. A key responsibility will be maintaining Health and Safety records within the department.
We require someone:
• Enthusiastic and committed to the learning needs of all young people.
• Organised, and with excellent attention to detail.
• With experience in safe use of power tools, and a good understanding of health and safety practices.
• Who can communicate effectively, maintaining professional relationships with colleagues, students and external contractors and professionals.
Carpentry or engineering experience would be an advantage, as would ICT skills.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
• A friendly and supportive working environment.
• The opportunity to build on existing skills and knowledge, working as part of a Multi Academy Trust, with internal opportunities for career progression.
• A generous pension scheme, on-site nursery, and discounted local gym membership.
If you have any queries about the post please contact: Simon Patel, Head of Design and Technology, by calling the school number.
Please send a letter of application together with a completed application form to Mrs Anita Pullen, Headteacher’s PA (apullen@thomas-hardye.net) by the deadline.
You will be contacted only if you are shortlisted for interview.
Further details about the role
Wessex MAT will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. In line with KCSIE guidance, this will be part of safer recruitment checks, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.
Wessex MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and Children’s Barred List check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
Wessex MAT recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce and is committed to building a workforce which reflects diversity from the communities it serves. The Trust values the contributions from all staff from a wide range of different backgrounds and actively seeks to promote an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. The Trust supports fair promotion and cultural acceptance. Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010 Wessex MAT welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process which is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
This role is UK- based and your right to work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.
The pro rata salary shown is based on the number of hours and weeks worked and includes appropriate paid annual leave and bank holiday entitlements. The salary quoted is the annual salary for the position at the time of advert. The salary will be paid in equal monthly instalments and will be adjusted at the start of employment and again if leaving part way through the school year to ensure the correct salary is received for the work completed in an academic year.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Thomas Hardye School is committed to Equal Opportunities and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.