We are currently looking to appoint a Design Technology Technician to contribute to the smooth running of the Technology department and to provide technical support for the Teachers at Wellfield Academy. You will be joining a thriving department which incorporates Design and Technology, Food and Art. The ideal candidate will be proactive, have a passion for working with children and a willingness to work flexibly and collaboratively in a friendly and supportive environment.
As our DT Technician, you will be responsible for the safe delivery of practical activities. This will involve ordering resources, upkeep, setting-up and clearing away equipment and materials, and mounting work for display, all whilst adhering to health and safety protocols in the department.

Why you?

• You are creative, flexible and kind in your approach to supporting children to achieve their best
• You demonstrate good communication skills and show commitment to working in a caring, supportive team
• You have a good understanding of the importance of Health & Safety and Safeguarding

Why us?

• A truly supportive and encouraging team of dedicated staff and a People Strategy that focuses on realising our colleague’s potential and being an ‘employer of choice’
• A comprehensive CPD offer for all our colleagues to really support your professional development
• Access to a brilliant Learning Management System and flexibility around CPD to allow you to learn at your own pace
• A fantastic Local Government Pension Scheme!
• Free on-site parking
• Brand new school build with state-of-the-art facilities planned for 2025
• 24/7 access to an exceptional employee wellbeing package offering counselling, physiotherapy, private GP services and much more
• Encouragement of further and continued professional development
• Full and continued support from specialist staff within central Trust team
• Term time only employment which supports long holidays
• 50% off Endeavour Children’s Holiday Camp
• Access to employee benefits, lifestyle savings, a cycle to work scheme, the Blue Light Card with thousands of discounts and savings on big brands!

This post is part time hours, fixed term for the purpose of maternity cover and term time only plus one week (inc inset days). Working 15 hours per week between Monday to Friday.

Please refer the Job description for details