Faculty Technician

£23,784.63- £25,899.23 Pro Rata + Lift Schools Wellbeing Cash Plan + Car Scheme + Pension Scheme (LGPS) + Additional Lift Schools Benefits

37 Hours, 41 Weeks a year

Full Time, Permanent

Start Date: September 2024

Are you passionate about supporting students’ creative and expressive journeys? Do you excel in preparing and maintaining materials and equipment in a dynamic learning environment? If so, we want you to be part of our team!

About the Role: As a Faculty Technician (supporting Design and Technology, including Food Technology and Art), you will play a crucial role in the Creative and Expressive Arts team by:

• Preparing and managing lesson materials and equipment.
• Ensuring health and safety standards are upheld.
• Providing technical support and expertise to students and faculty staff.
• Contributing to the school’s vibrant and creative atmosphere through display preparation and maintenance.

Responsibilities Include:

• Advising and assisting on the availability and setup of equipment.
  Performing installation, maintenance, first line repairs and if necessary recommending repair on machinery and tools.
• Coordinating annual servicing and safety checks on specialised equipment.
• Liaising with teachers and providing support in lesson preparation and delivery.
• Assisting with material orders and resource management.
• Sharing expertise on equipment usage and health and safety practices.

What We’re Looking For:

• Qualifications in English and Mathematics (Level 2 GCSE or equivalent).
• Experience in using and maintaining workshop tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations, including electrical and COSHH standards.
• Ability to solve problems, plan workload, and work as part of a team.
• A proactive attitude with a commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare.

Why Join Us? At Broadlands Academy, we value bravery, discovery, pushing limits, and being big-hearted. We offer a supportive environment where you can thrive and contribute to inspiring our students to choose a remarkable life.

The role is due to commence as soon as possible.

Closing date: 15th September 2024

Interviews are scheduled to take place as soon as possible after the closing date.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

In line with our safeguarding practices we are unable to accept CV’s. Apply today.

Lift Schools and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a robust, fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.