Tradewind are recruiting! Are you a design technology technician looking for a new role? Do you have a background in construction, engineering or joinery and are looking for a new role in education?
Tradewind are currently recruiting for a confident dynamic DT technician for a large academy in south Oldham.
The role is required immediately on a full time ongoing temporary basis and may become permanent.
The Role
Design Technology Technician
Monday to Friday 8.30am - 3.15pm
Duties include :-
Maintaining equipment.
Constructing and modifying technology equipment
Setting up materials for practical work including using circular saws, drills , sanders and heavy machinery to prepare wood, metals, plastics and other materials for student use
Using CAD/CAM equipment for 3D printing
Taking an active part in demonstrations and practical technology lessons
Ordering resources and keeping budgets.
Helping in practical lessons
Giving technical help to students.
Always meeting current health and safety standards.
Experience as a Technology technician, Technology teacher or further education construction or engineering lecturer is preferred.
The School
11-16 academy in south Oldham.
Improving school, working towards regaining their former good Ofsted result
Part of a successful national academy trust with five secondary schools across greater Manchester.
Excellent senior leadership team keen to attract and support talented teachers.
State of the art facilities for teaching and learning
The Benefits
Full time temporary role
Excellent support from department and senior leadership team
Competitive pay rates
May become permanent
To join us and be successful in this secondary technology technician role, you will need to:
- a minimum of 6 weeks' experience of working in a school or college with children aged 11- 18 either as a technician or teacher or lecturer
- Good references to support this experience
- This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional references checks
- Provide a CV with full employment/education history included and any employment breaks must be explained
- Have the legal right to work full time in the UK
By registering with Tradewind, you will benefit from:
Top rates of pay through our attraction of the best education talent
Access to over 2,500 free training courses, thanks to our new partnership with The National College which is why we can offer you more certified CPD courses than any other education recruitment agency.
A generous referral scheme - recommend a friend and earn a reward
Full interview preparation and assistance - so you're fully prepped and confident, increasing your chances of success
Help with lesson planning - our support doesn't stop once we've secured you a placement
A straightforward Online Portal for your timesheets and log your availability
Our payroll team are onsite in London. Not offshore, not through a third party. We don't leave candidate service or pay to chance.
Holiday pay - You choose if you want to be paid inclusive of holiday pay or bank this to claim in the school holidays.
Free social and networking events to get to know your peers and consultants
To be considered for this school DT technician position, or to hear more about other roles for this academic year call the Manchester office on 0161 674 0138, or email manchester@twrecruitment.com
