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Technology and Art Technician Location: Fakenham, NR21 9QT Salary: £12,552 - £12,990 per annum (SCP 5 - 6 £23,500 - £23,893 FTE) Job Type: Part Time, Fixed Term (1 September 2024 - 31 August 2025) Hours: 22.5 hours per week, term time only 2 weeks. Application Closing Date: Monday 17 June 2024 Interview: Monday 24 June 2024 The Academy is a local school with high ambitions and a key drive for continuous improvement. They believe that education is the key to transforming life chances, and that by creating an outstanding learning environment where all students are happy and taught well they will enhance their prospects to become productive, successful citizens of the future. Their core standards include high expectations of everyone in their learning community; good discipline consistently applied; reliably good quality teaching; a commitment from parents to work in partnership with the academy and respectful, positive relationships between everyone in their learning community. For them it is about educating the whole child through a diverse and broad curriculum and making sure they are prepared to enter today's modern world, as well rounded capable young men and women. Their latest Ofsted inspection recognised the high level standard they work hard to deliver resulting in being rated a "good" school in all aspects of the inspection The Role The Academy are currently seeking a part-time Technology/Art Technician to support the work of their busy Technology & Art Department, providing technical support, resources, maintaining equipment and ensuring compliance with issues relating to health and safety. You will also provide day to day support to the teaching staff and their students during lessons. Key Responsibilities: To assist in the preparation and assembly of equipment and apparatus for demonstrations, practical classes, assessments and examinations. To clean and maintain existing and new equipment to the highest standards. To ensure all equipment/resources are fully functional and adhere to the appropriate health and safety requirements for their use. To ensure that all work areas are maintained to provide a safe environment for cleaning staff and others. To deal appropriately with spillages or other hazards during practical activities. To undertake minor repairs and modifications to apparatus and equipment when necessary. To clear out storage areas on a regular basis to monitor contents and condition of stock and assist with stocktaking as required. To undertake preparation of materials for students' practical work including machinery, materials for projects and designs. To produce jigs, formers, teaching aids, storage racks and other development projects. To enquire about tools and materials that are required, their availability, cost etc for HoD To grind and sharpen hand and machine tools and have general oversight/maintenance of other hand tools. To clean, oil and carry out day to day maintenance of machine tools including regular checks, and adjustment of belts and guards. To maintain benches, vices, bench hooks and stops, stools and working surface areas in all parts of the department. Skills and Qualifications English/Literacy and Maths/Numeracy qualifications at level 2 of equivalent. NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in relevant discipline. Experience of using ICT and other technology. Able to prepare materials and equipment for practical work. Able to ensure teaching rooms and equipment are in a condition that effectively supports teaching and learning. Knowledge about relevant Health and Safety requirements and able to support high health and safety standards. Committed to supporting student success. Able to communicate effectively with staff and students. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this Education Trust, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants must be prepared to undergo a number of checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people. The Trust welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. In accordance with the Department of Education's "Keeping Children Safe in Education", references will be sought on all short-listed candidates before interview.