Dt Technician

The Governors of Aberdare Community School are seeking to appoint a dedicated and hardworking technician to join the Design Technology department to support the teaching of construction, materials and engineering technology.
This post represents an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join a thriving department and to work with a very supportive team, housed in exceptional, state of the art facilities. The role of technician is vital to supporting the learners by setting up classrooms prior to lessons, and where required assist learners during lessons to enable them to make progress safely.
The department is extremely keen to provide learners with as many practical opportunities as possible and as such the successful candidate will be required to prepare wood, metals, plastics, and other resources as required for learners to work with.
There will be a requirement to carry out daily, weekly and monthly checks on a wide range of equipment from handheld tools, to state of the art laser cutters and milling machines. This will be a very hands-on role where training will be provided if required.
Full details of the role will be found in the attached Job Description
The school opened in the summer of 2015 and is part of the 21st Century school building programme. The school is attached to the Sobell Leisure Centre which offers extensive opportunities for pupils, including an all-weather playing facility and newly opened athletics stadium.
Our Mission statement is “Work Hard, Dream Big, Reach for the Stars”
THE CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION IS 9.00 A.M ON MONDAY 15TH JULY 2024.
PROTECTING CHILDREN AND ADULTS AT RISK IS A CORE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE SCHOOL AND COUNCIL. IN ADDITION TO THIS SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITY, THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT FOR THE ROLE WILL ALSO BE SUBJECT TO AN ENHANCED DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE CHECK.
The Council and School values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non-binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity. We offer a number of staff networks for employees including the Allies Network, a Disability and Carers Network and Perthyn our LGBTQ+ Network.
An application submitted for this post in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
In view of the large number of Application Forms which are currently being submitted individual applications are not acknowledged. Consequently, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application is unsuccessful on this occasion. In which case you are thanked for the interest you have shown in applying for a position within the Council.