Technology Technician Aberdeen, Scotland
Job description
Technology Technician
OneSchool Global UK – Caledonia North Campus
Hours: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: £28,000 to £30,000 FTE (£24,554 - £26,308 Pro rata)
Dependent upon skills and experience
Required: August 2023
OneSchool Global is a truly global school, with over 120 campuses in 20 countries, including cities such as New York, Paris, Sydney, Rome, Auckland, Copenhagen, Los Angeles and San Francisco.
We have a fantastic opportunity at our Caledonia North Campus for an experienced and interactive Technology Technician on a full time, permanent basis.
You will be adept at coaching our students to see and lead through challenges in their learning, so they make the best possible progress in each and every lesson.
Key responsibilities:
- To undertake preparations of materials for student’s practical work including IT based activities.
- To assist in the production of technical information that is used by staff and students.
- To participate in training on and for the usage of various equipment and machines in the department
- To understand and be aware of all health and safety instructions on the use of department resources (e.g. tools, materials, equipment etc) and be able to effectively instruct and supervise students in the safe usage of equipment and machines
- To have general oversight/maintenance of resources within the relevant departments.
- To maintain and clean benches, stools and working surface areas in all parts of the department.
- To report any needs for service, maintenance and repair school equipment and fittings as required.
- Support remote teachers in delivery of practical lessons via Zoom.
- When requested by teaching staff, to demonstrate the use of different equipment and materials with regards to safety, including providing technical advice, assistance and supervision to pupils during practical’s, project work and assessments.
- To work with students who have difficulties undertaking particular tasks and to adjust / modify apparatus for those students with SEND.
- Where directed, assist the teacher with coursework, delivery of work programmes / lessons and assessments within the specialist area, to include supporting the staging of displays.
- As required support students in the Learning Centre through effective coaching that promotes the OSG Learning to Learn framework.
You will:
- Experience, knowledge, or a keen interest of key practical demonstrations that demonstrate Technology methods and engage students.
- Awareness of safety issues as appropriate to the post, including health and safety risk assessments
- Experience of supporting Art, Food or Design & Technology within a school.
- Experience with specific DT skills e.g., computer aided design (CAD & CAM), laser cutting, 3D printing, vacuum forming etc
- Experience of maintaining tools and machinery in a workshop or school
- English and Maths GCSE or equivalent
- Evidence of CPD
- Experience in relevant discipline or related qualification
We offer:
- Supportive staff, and an involved community who are committed to school improvement, who will work with you to achieve your goals
- Students who are enthusiastic and highly motivated with a love of learning
- Excellent premises and well-equipped classrooms providing a modern and technologically advanced learning environment for students
- The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our students
- A competitive salary, staff laptop and Company Pension Contributions
- Professional support from OneSchool Global UK to continually progress and develop your career- via our National Teacher Academy
We’d welcome candidates to visit the campus or arrange an informal conversation regarding the role, please email the HR Operations Partner [email protected]
For further information relating to the Campus, or for more information about OneSchool Global UK please visit: https://www.oneschoolglobal.com or follow us on LinkedIn.
Closing date for applications: Friday 2nd June 2023
Interviews will be held week commencing: W/C 12th June 2023
OneSchool Global UK is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.
We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the school. This is in line with statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022 and The Education Act 2002, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £24,554.00-£26,308.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Aberdeen: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Technical support: 1 year (preferred)
- Customer service: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 02/06/2023
Reference ID: TT CN 2023
Expected start date: 14/08/2023
