Design and Technology Technician

We have an exciting opportunity to join Pyrland School as a Design and Technology Technician. As a Design and Technology Technician, you will support the smooth running of the wood, metal and plastic workshop lessons in the Design & Technology faculty. Preparing teaching resources, maintaining equipment and the teaching environment to a high standard, and supporting the teachers in lessons, all of which enhances the learning experience for students. Maintaining & inspecting the specialist workshop machinery. Candidates must have some knowledge of working with machine tools such as chop saw, circular saws and band saws.

The academy is on a journey of improvement and has a strong staff team in place to ensure every child reaches beyond their potential. We have excellent pastoral support, and our students report that they feel very happy and safe at the school. We are proud of our students. The relationships between staff and students are strong and behaviour is excellent. Community engagement is also an important feature; a recent poll showed a high degree of parental satisfaction.

If you want to work in an inspiring environment with students who want to succeed and friendly, supportive staff, then we want to hear from you! You will join a passionate and dedicated team with strong leadership, who are committed to providing professional development and opportunities for all colleagues.

The Taunton Academy, sponsored by the outstanding Richard Huish Trust, is an 11-16 academy in the north of Taunton. With modern, impressive facilities, the academy currently caters for approximately 830 students, with an increasing roll anticipated to see numbers rise to in the region of 1200 over the next few years.

· Salary: Grade 15 Point 2-4 £22,366 FTE-£23,114 FTE depending on experience

· Actual Salary: based on 19.5hrs £10,093-£10,431

· Hours: 19.5 hrs per week term time only (39 weeks per year)

· Closing date: 9.00am on Friday 27th September

To apply for this position, please complete the online application form and use the supporting statement box to explain how your values, knowledge, experience, skills and abilities meet the requirements of the Job Description.

Please provide a full employment history since leaving education and explain any gaps in your employment history and include dates. CVs and incomplete application forms will not be accepted.

Pyrland School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

These posts require a criminal background check via the disclosure procedure.

We actively promote equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

As part of the shortlisting, Pyrland School may undertake an online search in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

The Trust reserves the right to appoint or withdraw this advert before the deadline, if necessary.

The Taunton Academy, sponsored by the outstanding Richard Huish Trust, is an 11-16 academy in the north of Taunton. With modern, impressive facilities, the academy currently caters for approximately 830 students, with an increasing roll anticipated to see numbers rise to in the region of 1200 over the next few years.

· Salary: Grade 15 Point 2-4 £22,366 FTE-£23,114 FTE depending on experience

· Actual Salary: based on 19.5hrs £10,093-£10,431

· Hours: 19.5 hrs per week term time only (39 weeks per year)

· Closing date: 9.00am on Friday 27th September

To apply for this position, please complete the online application form and use the supporting statement box to explain how your values, knowledge, experience, skills and abilities meet the requirements of the Job Description.

Please provide a full employment history since leaving education and explain any gaps in your employment history and include dates. CVs and incomplete application forms will not be accepted.

Pyrland School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

These posts require a criminal background check via the disclosure procedure.

We actively promote equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

As part of the shortlisting, Pyrland School may undertake an online search in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

The Trust reserves the right to appoint or withdraw this advert before the deadline, if necessary.