Randstad
Job title:
DT Technician
Company
Randstad
Job description
Are you enthusiastic about your specialist subject of Design Technology (DT)? Do you have school workshop experience including certifications to use the relevant machinery such as bandsaws and laser cutters? Then please consider an application to Randstad Education!We currently require a School DT Technician for a long-term temporary role. The role is full-time to start in September and may continue for the rest of the academic year. The successful candidate will have:– A strong knowledge of DT and a genuine interest in at least one specific area of the subject, such as Resistant Materials (woodwork or metalwork), Textiles, Product Design, Graphics, Electronics or Food Technology– Previous experience of working within a school workshop in at least one of the above areas– Knowledge of CAD / CAM systems would be an advantage– A patient approach towards working with children and adults alike– The willingness to learn and train on the job– Effective communication skills, both orally and in writing– Excellent organisation skills– A strong work ethic, the ability to work as part of a team of technicians, and a professional attitudeThis is a great opportunity to work as part of a committed school team, providing a practical service to the staff and pupils. Responsibilities would include:– Ensuring all materials and equipment (including tools and machinery) are ready for practical lessons and demonstrations, liaising with teaching staff for lesson planning– Cleaning and storage of all equipment and stock, keeping workshops and classrooms tidy– Maintaining all relevant paperwork, including stocktaking and orders for new stock or equipment– Undertaking of safety checks and routine maintenance of workshop equipment and systems– Observing strict Health and Safety guidelines and keeping knowledge of this up-to-date– Assisting teaching staff in the running of practical sessions for pupils, interacting with the children, and undertaking other duties as directed by the department staffOur staff have a well-deserved reputation as being the best in Merseyside and as a reward for your hard work and commitment you will benefit from:– a dedicated, professional and friendly specialist ‘School Support Services’ consultant and a branch with 24 hour on-call facility– competitive rates of pay paid weekly, which are fully compliant under the Agency Workers Regulations (AWR, 2011)– commitment to your continuing professional development through free training including safeguarding– ‘recommend a friend’ bonus worth up to £300– the flexibility to work when and where you want through our network of branches– being part of a highly respected supply team and developing your own reputation within it, especially through various rewards like ‘Candidate of the Term’Randstad Education is the UK Market Leader for recruitment within education. We have been helping teachers and support staff to find temporary and permanent roles in schools, colleges and nurseries for nearly twenty years. Working with over 2500 schools each week, our staff support over 135,000 children every day across the country, so we can find the right match for your skills. The Liverpool branch is one of the oldest and busiest in the country and has a dedicated team of consultants working across primary, secondary and SEN, and we now also have a dedicated section looking after School Support roles such as Technicians, Administration and Finance.We are proud to support a diverse portfolio of schools across Merseyside, so even if this job or location is not suitable, we would still like to hear from you regarding your relevant experience, as we may have other roles available in schools, temporary or permanent, short-or long-term, full or part-time, which may be a better match. All candidates will be subject to Randstad Education’s child protection and UK eligibility checks. If you are suitable, an interview would be offered immediately and you would also interview or partake in a ‘trial day’ at the school before an offer of work was made.To discuss this in more detail, please contact Kia Cunningham, your specialist Support Services consultant, via email or telephone at the Liverpool branch of Randstad Education – [email protected]
Expected salary
Location
Liverpool
Job date
Sat, 10 Aug 2024 22:07:39 GMT
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