Connex - East Midlands
Design and Technology Technician
Nottingham
£21,993.00 – £23,418.00 per annum
To apply, you must show proof of right to work in the UK
About the Role
- Design and Technology Technician
- Full time
- Support teaching Design and Technology within a secondary school setting
- Supporting delivery of engaging and structured lessons that inspire students to achieve their full potential
- Collaborate closely with our Food Technician and Head of Art
- Play an important part in preparing resources and supporting learning across the wider faculty.
- Setting challenging learning objectives and high expectations for all students
- Differentiating lessons to meet the needs of all learners, including those with SEND, EAL and high prior attainers
- Creating a positive and purposeful learning environment that promotes high standards of behaviour and achievement
- Using a range of assessment strategies to monitor progress and support student development
- Preparing reports and communicating effectively with parents, carers and colleagues
- Contributing to the wider life of the school through meetings, events and enrichment opportunities
- Working collaboratively with colleagues to share best practice and support academy improvement
- Participating in ongoing professional development and training opportunities
- Supporting the school’s ethos, values and commitment to inclusive education
About the School
This role is based in a well-established Secondary school located in the Nottingham area, easily commutable via car or public transport. On their most recent Ofsted report they achieved a “Good” rating on four out of five key metric areas, with the other being graded “Outstanding”.
Benefits of working with Connex Education
- Competitive rates of pay, paid weekly and ALWAYS paid directly from Connex Education and NEVER via umbrella companies / outsourced payroll.
- Access to work at large numbers of schools within academy trusts that work EXCLUSIVELY with Connex Education and NO other agencies.
- Exceptional personalised support and service from dedicated education sector recruitment professionals.
- Industry leading FREE CPD covering anything and everything education sector based via our Academize training platform.
- Access and auto entry into our frequent competitions and prize draws.
- Additional earning opportunities via our generous Refer a Friend scheme, details of which can be found here – https://connex-education.com/referrals/refer-a-colleague/
Person Specification
To be considered for this role candidates must have / be able to demonstrate:
- Applicants must be 21 years of age or older
- Experience or enthusiasm for Computer Aided Design and Manufacture (CAD/CAM) would be a significant advantage.
- Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
- A commitment to raising standards and improving outcomes for all students.
- The ability to build positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and external professionals.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- A commitment to ongoing professional development and reflective practice.
- Full enhanced DBS certificate.
- Completion of the Connex Education Onboarding Process.
- A genuine passion for education and supporting young people to succeed.
- A minimum of 2 school-based references.
- A minimum of GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent Functional Skills Level 2), a Level 2 NVQ/CACHE/BTEC qualification, or an Experienced Exemption (two years’ referenceable school-based employment).
- Applicants must be 21 years of age or older
Protected characteristics statement
All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. All appointments will be made subject to a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status or disability. Everyone is assessed on merit alone. Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment business.
Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.