Technician: Design and Technology in Woodstock

We would like to appoint a Technician to join our ambitious and friendly Design and Technology Department. The ideal candidate will support classroom teachers and students in a range of tasks including preparing resources, using general woodwork and metalwork machinery (lathes, circular saws, band saws etc) and managing stock. Experience working as an engineer, carpenter or maker is desirable. Training is available and the most important qualities are common sense and a pragmatic approach along with a willingness to learn.

The role would be suitable for someone looking to gain experience of working in a school setting before pursuing a career in education or someone who wishes to study a related distance learning degree alongside their work. In either case, we would be open to discussing any support we can offer.

In return we offer candidates:

• fantastic students;
• a culture based on shared values;
• committed, professional and well-qualified colleagues;
• good professional development opportunities and support.

Prospective candidates are welcome to contact Lisa Cox, PA to the Principal, HR Lead, on 01993 811431 ex 273 or by email coxl@themarlboroughschool.org with any queries. Applications will be considered as and when they are received. We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy prior to the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we would recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible.

This role includes regulated activity relevant to children. The River Learning Trust and The Marlborough C of E School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism. The Trust is required to conduct a variety of checks and online searches about you as part of their recruitment process in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

It is an offence to apply for certain roles within schools if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. For all RLT Safer Recruitment Documentation candidates should click on the following link RLT Safer Recruitment Documents for Candidates. Please see our website for up-to-date policies including our Child Protection and Behaviour Policies.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. For further guidance for applicants click on this link List of offences that are not filtered.