DT Technician

DT Technician

Ref: 1196

Part time – 18.5 hours per week, 36 weeks per year.

Band 3

Brymore is a State Boarding School for boys aged 11 to 16 set in its own 60-acre site with a working farm, gardens, workshops and sports facilities.

We are looking for a well organised, practical and understanding individual to join the Academy as a Technician. Predominantly supporting Design and Technology but also supporting the horticulture and Art departments when required. The main purpose of the Technician role is to assist in the teaching, delivery and maintenance of the department, and to support teaching and learning within the department.

You will need to be educated to GCSE standard or equivalent in literacy and numeracy, with experience of dealing with young people. Experience of supporting students within an educational setting would be an advantage.

Our employees benefit from a generous local government pension scheme plus an

Employee Rewards scheme: High Street discounts, Staff Wellbeing centre

All applications must be fully completed, CVs will not be accepted as an application method.

Closing date for applications: Midnight, Monday 9 th December 2024.

We believe in hiring for potential and this means that we value individuals for the knowledge skills and experience that they have developed in every aspect of their lives. If you don t feel that you meet all of the criteria listed in the person specification, we would still encourage you to apply.

We care about our staff and provide a number of benefits in addition to salary including a positive and supportive working environment, employer pension contribution of at least 23%, generous annual leave entitlement for all-year round staff, on-site gyms, free parking, access to a retail discounts platform and Employee Assistance Programme. Helping you achieve a good work life balance is important to us. Lots of our colleagues work flexibly including part time hours and/or job shares and we are happy to discuss these opportunities with you.

We truly believe that diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective secure the best outcomes for our students. We strive to build teams that represent our local communities and welcome applications from individuals who identify as members of an under-represented group and in particular individuals who identify as BAME, disabled or LGBT. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment. Our mission is that all children achieve. A criminal disclosure check will be requested for any applicant who is offered a position.