Design and Technology Technician

Role Overview & Responsibilities

Salary Grade D5-9 £21,759 - £23,222 Grade E9-15 – £23,222 – £25,627 depending on experience

Hours: 8.00am - 4.00pm - 36 hours per week (Term time + 1 week)

Start Date: As soon as possible

Coombe Girls’ School and Sixth Form is a comprehensive girls’ state secondary school, with a co-educational Sixth Form. The school is heavily oversubscribed and is committed to providing an excellent education to children in the local area. We are proud of the progress our students make from their starting points during their time with us: the school’s Progress 8 score was +0.68 and 42% of GCSE entries were graded 7 to 9 last year. The school is proud to be part of the Coombe Academy Trust.

Our school is vibrant and diverse, serving the local area of New Malden. We value every individual and the rich wealth of experience, knowledge, values and beliefs they bring to our school. The experience and talent you will bring to our school will ensure we continue to provide the best education for our students and further increase the breadth of opportunity for the next generation. We particularly encourage applications from colleagues in underrepresented groups.

The Design and Technology Department at Coombe Academy Trust is seeking to appoint a technician to support these popular and busy departments across both Coombe Boys’ School and Coombe Girls’ School. The split per week is 2 days at Coombe Boys' School and 3 days at Coombe Girls' School.

The successful candidate will have a flexible and hands on approach to their job, have well developed practical skills and be competent in the use of associated machinery. The post includes the preparation of teaching materials, organisation of stock, maintenance of equipment and record keeping. The opportunity for further training will be given.

We will offer you:

• An exciting opportunity in a vibrant outstanding school
• A guaranteed CPD plan tailored to individual requirements including financial support for ‘M’ Level study.
• A supportive department and Leadership Team
• Access to an Employee Wellbeing Programme including counselling and mentoring
• Employee benefits such as cycle scheme, Pension Scheme and access to the CSSC member benefits scheme
• Touch screen chromebooks with G Suite education embedded throughout
• Free onsite Parking
• An enthusiastic Staff Association offering opportunities for staff sport and socialising
• Excellent location with direct rail links to London Waterloo (25 mins) and a frequent bus service to Kingston upon Thames

Our ideal candidate will:

• Be a highly competent Technician
• Have a specialism within Product Design
• Have the commitment to be part of an innovative and forward thinking school
• Play a full and active role in the life of the school

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £21,759.00-£25,627.00 per year

Benefits:

• Canteen
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Sick pay
• Wellness programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person