DT Teacher / Technician

We are recruiting for two fantastic part-time roles in our Design Technology department, one vacancy is for a DT Technician and the other is for a Teacher of Design Technology. These can be two separate roles or combined into a full-time role. Please note that we are also recruiting separately for a part-time Teacher of Food Preparation and Nutrition, this could be combined with the part-time Teacher of Design Technology.

Design and Technology (D&T) is a popular subject at Claremont Fan Court both at GSCE and A level. In September 2019 we opened a brand-new Design & Technology studio, with a range of machines including 3D printers and laser cutter to assist pupils in achieving their outcomes.  CorelDraw, SketchUp and Fusion 360 are used extensively to help pupils in modelling and developing their ideas. Traditional equipment such as lathes and milling machines are housed in our well-resourced workshop.

The successful candidate will have a broad-based knowledge of materials and be reliable, organised, calm and flexible with an enthusiasm for design as well as being confident dealing with pupils. You will be competent in a range of manufacturing techniques and have practical experience of using tools and machines including pillar drill and band saw; experience with a centre lathe and milling machine would be desirable. Previous DT technician experience within a school or relevant industry experience is essential.

For the teaching role we are accepting applications from qualified teachers and from unqualified teachers who have significant industry experience and would like to move into a teaching position.

Further details of the role and how to apply can be found under the ‘working at Claremont’ link via the button below or if you would like to speak to a member of the HR team prior to applying please call 01372 473 720.

When applying please clearly state which role(s) you are applying for.

Closing date: Monday 11 March 2024.

Interview date: w/c 11 March 2024.

We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates ahead of the closing date.

We are an equal opportunities employer and are seeking applications from suitable candidates from all backgrounds. We are fully committed to creating and sustaining a positive and supportive working environment free from discrimination where staff feel valued and respected. We value individuality and diversity and believe in equal opportunity for everyone, irrespective of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or socio-economic background.

Claremont Fan Court School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the school is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.