Job Description

Design & Technology Technician


Salary: Band B Point 7-12
(£18,989.73 - £20,563.54 per annum)

32 hours 30 minutes per week
Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 3.30pm with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break
37 weeks per year, term time only

Start date: April 2025

We are looking to appoint a flexible and motivated Design and Technology Technician to join our Technology Team. The successful candidate will enable pupils' access to learning by providing technical advice and support in the practical aspects of the curriculum by preparing, maintaining and organising equipment and materials. You will work with pupils as directed by the teacher, supporting safe and sensible behaviour during practical tasks. You will maintain the cleanliness and security of specialist areas and equipment and maintain equipment taking basic repairs and modifications.
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate patience and show a commitment to supporting learners to improve educational outcomes. This role would be suited to someone enthusiastic, personable, empathetic, and able to communicate effectively, whilst maintaining a calm and professional manner, under pressure. Previous experience would be an advantage but is not essential. 
St Clere's School is a member of Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust a Multi-Academy Trust, with twelve member schools within Essex. All schools in the Trust work in equal partnership and are members of the schools' Co-operative Society. Our Co-operative Values focus on enabling all students to achieve their potential both academically and as young people.  

What the school can offer:

• Two week October half term
• Relocation package of up to £8,000 for new employees renting or buying a property  
• Support from highly experienced SLT members, and the wider trust network and collaboration with our other schools   
• Recognition of continuous service      
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme     
• Excellent CPD opportunities     
• Career progression throughout the Trust, with the ability to progress in other schools      
• The support of an experienced family of schools      
• National Conditions of Service      
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme      
• Excellent behaviour management policy to support all staff     
• Wider support network for all staff including managing workloads and work-life balance   

If you feel the school would suit you, and you have the passion, drive and commitment to work with us to make all aspects of our school outstanding, please apply now or you can request a visit of the school or for more information speak to Sophie Neal, hr@osborne.coop or 01375 648907.  
St Clere's is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on our formal application form, CVs will not be accepted. This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer. As a Trust, we recognise the value of and seek to achieve a diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. Please refer to our recruitment & selection policy statement (www.osborne.coop/working-with-us) for more information.     

If you would like to be considered for this post, application forms are available via our website, Vacancies in our Trust (osborne.coop)  or My New Term  Education Job Search | Find Teaching, Leadership & School Support Jobs.

     
Closing date: Thursday 27th March 2025, Midday
Interview Date: Monday 31st March 2025
Please note: 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. 
 

Information about the School

St Clere’s Secondary School is located on the edge of Stanford-le-hope, surrounded by a large expanse of fields needed for a vast array of sports activities. We have a stunning range of facilities including a drama studio, Apple-Mac suites, Science labs, a Sports Pavilion, well-stocked library with research and quiet study spaces. We encourage our pupils to engage, be inquisitive and able to succeed in all their academic and personal endeavours. We also offer specialist provisions for both deaf and visually impaired students.