Science/DT Technician - Cranborne Middle School

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ABOUT US

We are a happy and successful 9-13 middle school, set in a beautiful rural location, which enjoys an excellent reputation in the local community. Our staff are passionate about supporting both the pastoral and academic development of pupils, whilst ensuring that teaching and learning provides the appropriate levels of support, challenge and engagement. Furthermore, we place a great deal of importance on developing and bringing out the best in all our staff.
Visits to the school are encouraged and can be arranged through the Headteacher’s PA, Mrs Jane McHugh, on 01725 517348 via the main office, to arrange a tour.
Cranborne Middle School values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. The school is committed to equal opportunities.
Cranborne Middle 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 required to have a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check in line with the Government’s safer recruitment guidelines.
Closing Date for applications: 3rd November 2024.
Interviews will be held week commencing 4th November 2024.
The pro rata salary shown is based on the number of hours and weeks worked and includes appropriate paid annual leave and bank holiday entitlements.
The salary quoted is the annual salary for the position at the time of advert. The salary will be paid in equal monthly instalments and will be adjusted at the start of employment and again if leaving part way through the school year to ensure the correct salary is received for the work completed in an academic year.
This role is UK based and your Right to Work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (2013 and 2020)) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.
Keeping Children Safe in Education
Cranborne Middle School will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. All aspects of social media and internet searches will be conducted. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.

We are looking to appoint a technician who has an enthusiastic and positive approach towards supporting the teaching of practical subjects within an educational establishment.
The role will involve working with both the Head of Science and Head of DT to support the planning, preparation and effective use of resources within these two subjects.
Previous experience of working within a similar role is desirable, along with knowledge of working under health and safety guidelines; however, all necessary training and professional development will be provided by the school.
The position is for 31.67 hours per week.

The successful candidate will:

• have vocational or academic experience within relevant field
• have good oral communication skills
• have good organisational skills, including record keeping
• be patient, disciplined and flexible
• be able to work as part of a highly successful team
• have ability to take instruction and use initiative
• demonstrate high standards of professionalism
• be fully committed to his or her own professional development
• demonstrate commitment, drive and enthusiasm
• be committed to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare