DT Technician (Food and Textiles)
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 06 Awst 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | CSET 11, £25,584 FTE, £12,489 prorated |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 20 Awst 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Downend, South Gloucestershire, BS16 6XA |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 1502148 |
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Job title: DT Technician (Food & Textiles)Hours: 21 hours per week
Salary: CSET 11, £25,584 FTE, £12,489 prorated
Working days: Monday to Wednesday
Contract type: Fixed term until 31st August 2026
Working weeks: 39 weeks per year, term time only + INSET
Location: Downend School
Downend School is excited to be recruiting for a part time DT Technician to join our thriving faculty. This is a part time, fixed term contract initially but there is the opportunity to build on experience and become a full time permanent member of the team over the next couple of years.
About the role You will provide technical and administrative support to teaching staff, including in-class support and preparing lesson resources for Food & Textiles. You will be helping our students to receive a full experience of Food & Textiles in engaging lessons. You’ll work closely with all members of the Technology Department and the wider school to support our students in reaching their potential. The department is excellently resourced and housed in a suite of purpose built specialist rooms. The Technicians support the day-to-day running of the department including preparing resources and materials for lessons, ordering supplies, administration and assisting in the delivering of practical learning activities for students. You’ll join a team of hard working and specialist teaching & support staff within the Technology department, who are driven by a keen desire for our students to reach and exceed expectations. Practical activities are at its core. About you You would need experience in working with a range of different materials and equipment, however, you do not need to have specific education experience as we can provide on the job training. If you are interested in considering a career move into a role which includes your design, manufacture and/or DT background but also an opportunity to contribute to developing student knowledge and skills, this position could be for you. About us At Downend School we provide a safe, supportive and challenging learning environment that aims to inspire and empower young people to grasp opportunity; to reach their potential and excel; to develop responsibility and integrity and to respect themselves and others. We have a strong ethos based on our core PRIDE values of participation, respect, identity, determination and excellence. We set standards high and aim to nurture young people who are well equipped to become active and positive members of the school community and to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in a time of rapid change. Our classrooms are orderly and disciplined but also vibrant and exciting learning spaces where an intellectual curiosity and a life-long love of learning can be fostered. We are also proud of the care and support we offer our students. We strongly believe in the value of creating a friendly and caring school community where youngsters feel a sense of belonging and feel valued and respected. Happy and motivated students will flourish and become successful young people. Above all, Downend is a happy school. We can offer you: Confident, well-behaved students and calm and orderly classrooms, backed up with a centralised behaviour system Dedicated, friendly colleagues at all levels of the school, who have a huge amount of expertise and a commitment to working in the best interests of our students A strong commitment to CPD and development of all staff, in order to ensure continuous improvement for individuals and the school An inclusive ethos and a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion for both staff, students and families A commitment to the health and wellbeing of our staff An excellent benefits package including up to 30% discount with Microsoft and Dell; discounted gym membership; cycle to work scheme and a dedicated counselling service
In order to apply for this role please complete an application form by 9am, 20th August. Please let us know if you require any adjustments as part of the process.
Please know that depending on the number of applications received we may decide to close the advert early. If you do not hear from us by a week after the closing date then please assume that you have not been shortlisted for an interview. We wish you all the best in your future and ask that you join our E-Teach Talent Pool so as to keep up to date with all of our latest current opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, CSET is committed to equal opportunities and encourages applicants from all backgrounds and communities, as we recognise the importance and benefit this has for our pupils
Downend School is excited to be recruiting for a part time DT Technician to join our thriving faculty. This is a part time, fixed term contract initially but there is the opportunity to build on experience and become a full time permanent member of the team over the next couple of years.
About the role You will provide technical and administrative support to teaching staff, including in-class support and preparing lesson resources for Food & Textiles. You will be helping our students to receive a full experience of Food & Textiles in engaging lessons. You’ll work closely with all members of the Technology Department and the wider school to support our students in reaching their potential. The department is excellently resourced and housed in a suite of purpose built specialist rooms. The Technicians support the day-to-day running of the department including preparing resources and materials for lessons, ordering supplies, administration and assisting in the delivering of practical learning activities for students. You’ll join a team of hard working and specialist teaching & support staff within the Technology department, who are driven by a keen desire for our students to reach and exceed expectations. Practical activities are at its core. About you You would need experience in working with a range of different materials and equipment, however, you do not need to have specific education experience as we can provide on the job training. If you are interested in considering a career move into a role which includes your design, manufacture and/or DT background but also an opportunity to contribute to developing student knowledge and skills, this position could be for you. About us At Downend School we provide a safe, supportive and challenging learning environment that aims to inspire and empower young people to grasp opportunity; to reach their potential and excel; to develop responsibility and integrity and to respect themselves and others. We have a strong ethos based on our core PRIDE values of participation, respect, identity, determination and excellence. We set standards high and aim to nurture young people who are well equipped to become active and positive members of the school community and to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in a time of rapid change. Our classrooms are orderly and disciplined but also vibrant and exciting learning spaces where an intellectual curiosity and a life-long love of learning can be fostered. We are also proud of the care and support we offer our students. We strongly believe in the value of creating a friendly and caring school community where youngsters feel a sense of belonging and feel valued and respected. Happy and motivated students will flourish and become successful young people. Above all, Downend is a happy school. We can offer you: Confident, well-behaved students and calm and orderly classrooms, backed up with a centralised behaviour system Dedicated, friendly colleagues at all levels of the school, who have a huge amount of expertise and a commitment to working in the best interests of our students A strong commitment to CPD and development of all staff, in order to ensure continuous improvement for individuals and the school An inclusive ethos and a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion for both staff, students and families A commitment to the health and wellbeing of our staff An excellent benefits package including up to 30% discount with Microsoft and Dell; discounted gym membership; cycle to work scheme and a dedicated counselling service
In order to apply for this role please complete an application form by 9am, 20th August. Please let us know if you require any adjustments as part of the process.
Please know that depending on the number of applications received we may decide to close the advert early. If you do not hear from us by a week after the closing date then please assume that you have not been shortlisted for an interview. We wish you all the best in your future and ask that you join our E-Teach Talent Pool so as to keep up to date with all of our latest current opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, CSET is committed to equal opportunities and encourages applicants from all backgrounds and communities, as we recognise the importance and benefit this has for our pupils