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Part-time Design & TechnologyTechnician

Required asap

Term-time only

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday

Scale 2 point 11-16

Cecil Jones Academy opened in September 2015 as part of the Legra Academy Trust. We are looking to appoint a highly motivated and aspiring professional. You will become part of a vibrant and energetic work environment and join a highly committed group of students and staff.

We are looking for an individual with a good knowledge and practical experience of working as aDesign & TechnologyTechnician, preferably in a school setting.

You will be a self-motivated individual and will possess an excellent understanding of health and safety andwill be tasked with providing day to day resources for lessons in these teams. Maintaining stock control, storage and ordering of all consumable materials. You will assist in the preparation of working demonstrations and will provide support where needed in the classroom.

In addition, the successful applicant will ideally be ensuring the safety of students and have experience of working with young people and be capable of working flexibly within a strong and supportive team and have the willingness and ability to learn and develop further in the role.

Qualifications: Not essential but a working knowledge of English, Maths and ICT an advantage.

To apply for this position please complete the online teachers application form from our website. Further details are available from Human Resources 01702 440003. Visits to the academy are welcome by appointment.

Cecil Jones Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Following safer recruitment procedures, this appointment will be subject to an enhanced Criminal Records Bureau check and satisfactory references. Cecil Jones Academy is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to positive employment policies to promote equal opportunity in employment regardless of sexual orientation, age, marital status, ethnic origin, sex, nationality, religion or disability. Our policy complies with all relevant legislation and codes of practice

Information about the School

Cecil Jones has been graded GOOD by Ofsted after a full inspection in September 2023.

As part of the Loxford School Trust we are able to work within a hub of schools, led by Loxford School, an Outstanding school, thus ensuring that our staff are able to deliver the highest educational standards.

This enables us to stay ahead of an ever evolving education system and a constantly changing society. The Trust strongly believes in developing students, so that they are able to achieve their potential both academically and as members of our community.

We work on the traditional values of respect, discipline and responsibility to prepare our students for the challenges of examinations, social interactions and the world of work. We want all of our students to find their passion and have the tools to pursue their dreams.

Our vision is simple, “that no child is left behind”.

Students are at the centre of everything we do and we aim to give all the necessary foundations for success by helping students develop the skills and attributes that will provide them with real life-chances. Students are expected to work hard and to achieve their individual best academically, to develop skills relevant to the 21st Century and to develop the self-confidence and sense of purpose necessary for success in a highly competitive global society.

Cecil Jones Academy will provide a safe, yet challenging environment where students can succeed and excel.

We will develop a strong pastoral system and curriculum to allow us to ensure that our students are happy, safe and challenged in all they do at school.

Cecil Jones Academy is an inclusive school and we pride ourselves on the fact that we are a family. We will work closely with our parents and our community in order to achieve the best for all in our school.

We aim to:

• Achieve exam success for all – we want our pupils to have as many choices as possible, with a strong foundation of GCSEs
• Ensure that every child leaves our school knowing themselves as an individual, as a member of a team and as a citizen
• Create a culture of learning for life
• Provide the skills needed for self-management, resilience and self-worth
• Give opportunities and experiences outside of the classroom to enrich our pupils

We believe that every student has the potential to achieve greatness and will work with every student to ensure that they get there. Our school is committed to the success of each of our pupils.

Our website should answer many of your queries.

The Loxford School Trust and Cecil Jones Academy are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share in this commitment. This appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and positive references.