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Job Overview
Job Overview
Wilmington Academy is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Design and Technology Technician to join our thriving and innovative D&T department.
As a Design and Technology Technician, you will play a crucial role in supporting the delivery of our exciting and engaging D&T curriculum, which encompasses Catering, Design, and Engineering. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a passion for practical design and technology who is eager to contribute to the success of our students.
Key Responsibilities
* Preparing and maintaining resources, materials, and equipment for practical lessons across all D&T specialisms (wood, metal, plastics, textiles, electronics, CAD/CAM, food).
* Assisting teaching staff and students during practical lessons, demonstrating techniques and providing guidance.
* Ensuring the safe and effective operation of machinery and tools, including conducting regular safety checks and maintenance.
* Managing stock levels, ordering new materials, and ensuring a well-organised and tidy workshop environment.
* Supporting the development and creation of teaching aids and displays.
* Assisting with the set-up and dismantling of projects and exhibitions.
* Adhering to all health and safety regulations and promoting a safe working culture.
What We Offer
* The opportunity to work within a highly successful and supportive Design and Technology department.
* A vibrant and engaging school community.
* Excellent training and development opportunities.
* State-of-the-art facilities.
* A commitment to staff well-being and a positive work-life balance.
* Being part of the wider Leigh Academies Trust offers collaborative opportunities and professional growth.
This is a permanent, part-time opportunity for 22.5 hours per week, term-time plus one inset week. The actual annual salary is £13,640 (£26,079 full-time equivalent). We offer flexibility with working days and hours, which will be discussed during an interview.
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Being part of Leigh Academies Trust
As of 1st September 2024, our Trust comprises 33 geographically organised academies (17 secondaries, 14 primaries and 2 special) educating more than 24,000 students and employing 4,000 talented staff. Currently, 16 of our academies are considered to be “Outstanding” which is 53% of those which have been inspected whilst part of the Trust. The Trust is establishing three ‘clusters’ of academies: LAT Central; LAT West; LAT North. In addition, the Trust is responsible for one of the region’s biggest initial teaching training organisations, a large teaching school hub and is an accredited apprenticeship provider. Our future plans are found in our Vision 2030 document available on our website.
As part of Leigh Academies Trust, you will have ample opportunity to collaborate with your peers both within the academy and across the whole Trust. This is an important part of our vision as we know through experience that we perform better when we work together. You are supported to undertake regular self-development to continue your professional development and hopefully progress further within the organisation.
Click here to view the benefits available to all LAT employees from day one.
Our commitment to safeguarding: Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about this in our Recruitment Guidance. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Our commitment to equality and diversity: As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.
Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Leigh Academies Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.
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