Technology Technician (Design and Technology) Part Time - Term Time Only

Technology Technician (Design and Technology)

Required to start as soon as possible, 44.2 weeks of the year (term time only).  22.66 hours per week: over 4 days. LGA Pay Scale 1/2, scale point 4. Full time salary £18,562 - £18,933. Actual pro rata salary is £9,662 - £9,855 per annum. 

Patcham High School is an 11–16 comprehensive school of 1050 students, situated on the northern outskirts of Brighton, very close to the old village of Patcham.  We are known for our innovative approach and we value professional training very highly.

We are looking to appoint a Technology Technician to provide support to staff and students within our vibrant Design and Technology Department.

The successful candidate will help to prepare resources for the students to use in the workshops during class time – predominantly wood, but also other materials.  You will also be required to help students operate machinery and to be responsible for the maintenance of equipment.  Ideally candidates will have experience in this field, but training can be provided if required.  A detailed job description and person specification is attached. 

The successful candidate will 

• Have a passion for working with young people;
• Have knowledge and experience of working with resistant materials;
• Have outstanding interpersonal skills;
• Be committed to making Design and Technology an exciting subject for our students.

If you enjoy a challenge and are interested in the post, you can either collect an application pack from our main Reception, or please download an application pack (which is also available on our school’s website http://www.patchamhigh.brighton-hove.sch.uk/school-information-2/vacancies/). Where possible, please email your completed application form to Becca Parry rparry@patchamhigh.org.uk . If you have any questions, please contact Becca, either by email or by telephone to 01273 503908 ext 264.

PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT APPLICATIONS MADE BY CV

Patcham High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

Brighton & Hove Schools – Taking Action for Equality

We welcome applications from all parts of our community as we aspire to have a staff body that matches the social and cultural diversity of our student intake.  We are open to flexible working.

We reserve the right to interview on application should a suitable candidate become available and we have the right to withdraw this advert prior to the closing date.

Closing date: Friday 2^nd July at 1.00pm                                 Interview date: Week commencing 5^th July 2021