Technician (Design Technology & Art) High Ackworth, England
Job description
Ackworth School, a co-educational boarding and day school, was founded in 1779 by the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). It maintains its ethos and traditions, and is still governed by the Society, although only a small number of pupils are from the Quaker tradition. The school is academically non-selective and provides an excellent range of facilities and extra-curricular opportunities. The Head is a member of both HMC and the Society of Heads.
We are looking to appoint a Technician to work from 8.00 am to 4.00 pm for 34 weeks of the year including attendance at INSET training.
Working as part of the wider faculty you will support DT and Art in the preparation of lesson materials, maintenance and storage of equipment and contributing to the practical side of lessons.
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who has a passion for the creative subjects and who can bring their technical knowledge to the two departments to support pupil learning during practical sessions.
In addition to safeguarding, mandatory health and safety training applies to this role including (but not limited to) COSHH, manual handling and the use of the DT equipment.
In return we offer:
- a competitive salary and generous fee remission of up to 50% for the children of our staff.
- all food and refreshments during the working day.
- access to some sports facilities
- free on-site parking.
- flexible pension and health benefits.
- a supportive and friendly environment based on the Quaker ethos of the school.
- a committed parent community which plays an active part in the school.
- a beautiful working location in an ideal location within easy travelling distance of the main centres of Sheffield, Leeds, Doncaster and York.
Salary Scale - £17,300 - £18,135 based on 35 hours per week over 34 weeks. (FTE - £21,683 - £22,729)
Please visit the school's website for a full job description.
We will only accept applications that are submitted on an application form. We cannot accept CV’s. Forms are downloadable from the school’s website https://ackworthschool.com/working-for-us/
Closing Date: Friday 22nd September 2023 at 9.00 am
Interviews will be held at the end of the following week.
WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CLOSE THE ADVERT EARLY AND BRING THE INTERVIEW DATE FORWARD
Applicants should read carefully the Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure Policy and our Recruitment Process. Our recruitment privacy notice is also available on our website within “Working For Us”.
Ackworth School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all applicants will undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS and Barred list check with Disclosure and Barring Service. Applicants should also be in sympathy with the School’s Quaker ethos.
For an informal and confidential discussion, please contact Joanne Colley on 01977 233600
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £17,300.00-£18,135.00 per year
Benefits:
- Childcare
- Company events
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (required)
Work Location: In person
