Technician - 36.67

Your Role

At Co-op Academy Failsworth we are looking for a Technician to support teaching and other school support staff undertaking a range of tasks and duties, facilitating high quality teaching and learning for pupils and students with respect to Science. To provide a safe working environment for pupils/students and other colleagues.

Standard Duties

• To understand the importance of inclusion, equality and diversity, both when working with pupils and with colleagues, and to promote equal opportunities for all.
• To uphold and promote the values and the ethos of the school.
• To implement and uphold the policies, procedures and codes of practice of the School, including relating to customer care, finance, data protection, ICT, health & safety, anti-bullying and safeguarding/child protection.
• To take a pro-active approach to health and safety, working with others in the school to minimise and mitigate potential hazards and risks, and actively contribute to the security of the school.
• To participate and engage with workplace learning and development opportunities, subject to the school's training plan, working to continually improve own performance and that of the team/school.
• To attend and participate in relevant meetings as appropriate.
• To undertake any other additional duties commensurate with the grade of the post.

Why us?

At Co-op Academy Failsworth, is a fully inclusive, popular and over-subscribed 11-16 comprehensive Academy with almost 1500 students on roll. In June 2024 OFSTED rated the school good. We are located 3 miles from Manchester city centre, situated 1 mile from junction 22 of the M60. Our priority is to recruit the very best of staff for our Academy. Our staff enjoy working at our academy and you would be welcome to speak to them about their experience of working at the Academy. The academy is very focused on staff wellbeing.

Benefits include:

• Competitive Salaries and pension schemes
• A superb and comprehensive range of CPD activities to further develop your career
• 11 Day Half Terms
• Centrally planned curriculum
• Responsive teaching
• Investment in 2 hours CPD per week
• Access to counselling services
• Free parking
• Free onsite gym
• Free flu vaccinations
• Co-op colleague discount card with a 10% discount in our Co-op Food stores
• Co-operative flexible benefits (discounted line rental and broadband package, family care advice and cycle to work scheme)
• Discounted gym membership and leisure activities
• Co-operative Credit Union: save directly from your salary and receive a competitive dividend
• Borrowers can benefit from very competitive interest rates & terms
• Co-op Funeral care benefit
• Season ticket and rental deposit loans
• And More!

Qualifications

• NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent in relevant discipline essential
• Pass 5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4-9) or equivalent essential
• Current First Aid qualification desirable

Skills Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

• Commitment to maintaining a clean and safe environment for students and staff essential

Personal Attributes

• A friendly, patient, and approachable manner, with the ability to communicate effectively with students essential

Safeguarding Information

Co-op Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced check by the DBS and satisfactory references. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles.