Design Technology Technician

Would you like to join us on our journey to become an outstanding school of first choice at the heart of our local community? Do you care enough to want to make a significant difference to the lives of our amazing students? In this role you will provide technical and administrative support to the Design Technology teachers and ensure that they have everything required for their lessons and carry out tasks as delegated by the Design Technology team. A good knowledge and experience of using CAD software (2D Design) and laser cutter (CAM) is required together with demonstrable awareness of health and safety procedures, although training will be given to the right candidate. In addition, you will be required to undertake other duties as required by the school.
We have been on a journey of improvement over the past seven years and in July 2022 were judged GOOD in all categories by Ofsted which is a major achievement. We are keen to continue to improve to be the best we can be. As a member of staff, you will be highly valued and will be supported to flourish within the Business and Technology Faculty as well as the academy as a whole.
The Dorcan Academy is a popular 11-16 school with an exciting and enriching curriculum, and a myriad of learning experiences. We are located on the eastern edge of Swindon, within easy reach of the scenic Cotswolds and nearby Bath, Bristol and Oxford. In a recent survey 98% of staff said they were proud to be a member of staff at The Dorcan Academy with 95% stating that they enjoy working here. 95% said that they support the vision of the academy.
Although we don’t boast a shiny new building, we do have excellent facilities, with a supportive, friendly school culture and ethos which is often commented upon by visitors.
We will offer you:
• A supportive and bespoke staff induction programme
• Unrivalled support from the leadership team
• Excellent specialist facilities and resources
• Committed staff who ‘go the extra mile’
• Motivated, enthusiastic students who are ready and eager to learn
Our vision is to be an outstanding school of first choice at the heart of our local community. We aim to do this through our:
1) Culture - An inclusive school where everyone is valued, cared for and nurtured in an extraordinary way.
2) Curriculum - Students acquire ‘powerful knowledge’ and skills that prepare them fully for the world work and their wellbeing, delivered through outstanding teaching
3) Character - Students stand out as model citizens, showing kindness, respect and doing their best
4) Community - All stakeholders use their unique gifts and talents to serve others and enable them to flourish
At The Dorcan Academy our ethos is underpinned by the five principles of: Belonging, Purpose, Aspiration, Perseverance and Achievement and seek to develop in our students the character virtues of Honesty, Integrity, Compassion, Courage, Generosity, Gratitude, Personal Responsibility, Resilience and Self-Discipline.Closing Date: Monday 3 June 2024 at noon
Hours: 30 to 37 hours per week, term time only (44.84 paid weeks including leave)
Salary: NJC Scale £24,294 to £29,269 full time equivalent dependent on qualifications and experience
Start Date: As soon as possible