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Job Title
Design & Technology Technician
Grade/Salary
Scale 2 & 3, point 3-6
Actual Salary 17,647 - 18,496 per annum
Plus Outer Fringe Allowance £518 per annum
Hours
32.5 hours per week. Term Time Only (38 weeks)
Monday to Friday 08.00am to 3.00pm
Date Required
01 September 2025
Closing Date
7th July 2025 @ Midday
Interview Date
As soon as reasonably possible
Reporting To
Head of Department
Details
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and efficient Design and Technology Technician to provide comprehensive technician support service to staff and students undertaking the Design and Technology curriculum.
Duties will include but not limited to oversee and maintain effective systems for the D & T workshops. Preparing equipment and teaching areas for practical classes. Previous experience in a similar position would be beneficial and will preferably have experience of doing so in a school environment, although this is not essential.
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:
To identify, plan and co-ordinate health and safety training requirements within the workshop and maintain H&S records.
Ensure procedures are followed; supporting teaching staff and pupils in the safe use of equipment during lessons.
carrying out administrative and other functions related to the smooth running of the department.
To manage departmental equipment and materials, ensuring stock levels are maintained.
Maintenance and routine inspections of equipment and liaise with caretaking staff as required. To work in collaboration with the Head of Department to ensure risk assessments are carried out.
Proven IT skills including Word and Excel
Proven track record of working within a busy environment
For more information please refer to the information pack
Information about the School
Our school is making rapid progress since its inspection in November 2022. A recent review by the Local Authority commented on the ‘sea change’ noted in students’ behaviour and the culture and ethos of the school. Our 2023 outcomes were the best set of Key Stage 4 results achieved by Year 11 students since 2016. Our Year 7 intake continues to be oversubscribed, with a waiting list.
Our school is a strong, caring community underpinned by our three core values of achieve, enrich and prepare. Our school’s culture is focused on the principles of high expectations and aspirations for all members of our community; actions and conversations, however difficult, are always underpinned by kindness; that we communicate and share success; that we value each other’s views and opinions; decisions are evidence based and student centred.
Our Governing body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. The successful applicant will be offered a position subject to full pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS clearance, satisfactory medical checks and 2 satisfactory references.
About the Trust
We are a successful Multi Academy Trust based in the South-East of Essex and currently manage four local secondary schools. Each school within our Trust is a place where we believe in the power of education to transform lives.
Our philosophy is centred around the belief that schools can achieve better educational outcomes for students by working together as a collective entity. The Compass Trust is founded on the principles of collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity, with the aim of providing a supportive and nurturing environment that enables schools to flourish and students to succeed.
Additional Benefits
As a valued member of our team, you will be entitled to the following benefits (*Subject to eligibility criteria)
• Employer Pension Contribution
• Access to the “Cycle to Work” scheme
• Eye test vouchers in partnership with Specsavers
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (includes confidential counselling and online discounts)
• Virtual GP Access - including minors 16 and under
• Annual onsite flu vaccination programme
• Free tea and coffee provided daily and cake on Fridays
• Discounted Tastecard subscription
• A Wellbeing week every half term (this includes no afterschool meetings)
We encourage visits from prospective candidates to meet members of our school community and to experience our school at first hand. If you would like to do this, please contact Ann Pullin, PA to the Headteacher on 01268 627848 or via email to recruitment@bromfords.essex.sch.uk
We may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.