About Us
Pendle Vale College is a modern, innovative, and fantastically well-equipped College; a £32million new build project in 2008, the facilities at Pendle Vale College are second to none. The building remains modern and innovative in design and is an exciting environment in which to work, however the College is more than bricks and mortar – our school is made up of over 1000 students and over 100 colleagues who all attend school each day to learn, grow and improve.
Our facilities provide first rate teaching and learning opportunities that give our students and teachers a clear advantage and that results in consistently good outcomes. Our college is made up of a team of highly committed, motivated, dedicated and professional colleagues both teaching and non-teaching, who each individually make a significant and positive difference to the lives of our students. Colleagues at Pendle Vale benefit hugely from working in an environment that is supportive, challenging and rewarding.
We pride ourselves on welcoming new staff with an excellent induction programme whether you are joining us as a newly qualified or experienced candidate. Whilst recognising that the College exists for the benefit of the students, we aim to be a place where staff can also realise their ambitions and potential and further develop their careers. We aim to be at the cutting edge of change and engage in high profile projects and developments that enable our students, and staff, to achieve the most that they possibly can while working or studying here.
We are outward facing and strive to learn from and assimilate the very best practice and research. We know that Pendle Vale College is and will continue to transform the education and live chances of our young people. By working together as a team, we aim to develop happy, confident and independent learners ready to take their place in the modern world. We have a modern, flexible, and responsive curriculum, which actively encourages our students to be responsible for their own learning and ensures that they are being stretched and challenged and appropriately prepared for their future learning.
We know our students very well indeed and strongly and confidently believe that we are meeting their current and future needs. Pendle Vale College is an enjoyable and rewarding environment in which to work. There are significant career opportunities for colleagues and promotion is actively supported and encouraged.
Our team ranges from early career teachers to experienced candidates who have reaped the benefits of working at our college. We are a modern and contemporary College that wants to attract colleagues who have ideas, who are inspirational, innovative and who are truly dedicated to the development of our young people. school free of charge.
Our story is one of continued and improving success. Ofsted last visited us in November 2021 and confirmed that Pendle Vale remains a Good school. A copy of this Ofsted Report can be found on our college website. Pendle Vale College has a good location, situated just five minutes from the M65. Easily accessible from larger towns and cities of Manchester, Preston, Bradford, and Huddersfield, it is also in close proximity to the smaller rural communities for Pendle, Colne and Skipton. Nelson is under an hour away from the Lake District and North Yorkshire Moors. We pride ourselves on being a strong, vibrant, and confident community. Don't just take our word for it, we warmly welcome visitors and prospective applicants to arrange a visit, meet with significant colleagues and see for yourself.
Job Description
Your duties will include assisting staff in the preparation and maintenance of teaching resources and equipment for students within the Design Technology area across all subjects taught, from Food Technology to Product Design. You will also be responsible for providing administrative support to the Curriculum Area including ordering resources and maintaining stock levels, assisting in the production of classroom and corridor displays, and ensuring the safe treatment and disposal of used materials.
Benefits
We recognise that people are our most valuable resource and we support them in being effective in their role by providing the following benefits:
* Professional Development – to develop staff in roles and create continued opportunities for further career progression through weekly CPD sessions, access to NPQs and other professional qualifications.
* Pension Scheme – Every employee here at Pendle Vale has access to the Teachers' Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme.
* Well-being Benefits – Staff can access a number of generous well-being benefits including Physiotherapy, 24-hour GP Helpline, Cancer Support, Stress counselling support and Weight management
* Cycle to Work Scheme – Pendle Vale has joined this scheme to provide staff with the opportunity to take advantage of the salary sacrifice tax-relief arrangement.
* Annual Flu Vaccinations
* Gym Facilities - Staff here are able to access the Gym facilities before and after school free of charge.
Desired Criteria
Recognised and relevant NVQ Level 3
Experience of using specific Design Technology equipment e.g. laser cutter, heavy machinery
Standby and/or support of key applications at weekends and/or public holidays
Essential Criteria
4 GCSEs (Grade A*-C) or equivalent
Experience of working within a practical environment
Experience of working with ICT and software packages
Experience of working within a school environment and with individual students
Good arithmetic and written skills
Ability to use computers for basic data input and interrogation
Knowledge of Health & Safety requirements
Good communication skills and telephone manner
Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to operate at a level of understanding and competence equivalent to NVQ Level 2 Ability to organise workload to meet deadlines.
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