We have a vacancy for a Design Technology and Media Technician to join our team at The Beacon School.
Your opportunity
Are you passionate about Design and Media? Do you have the skills to support a vibrant and creative learning environment? We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Design Technology and Media Technician to join our team at the Beacon School. In this role, you will provide essential support in a busy and dynamic department, helping students progress and succeed in their practical projects.
What we are looking for
- Adaptability, resilience and being able to think on your feet are essential in this varied role
- Experience in a workshop or similar environment, ideally within an education setting.
- Strong practical skills in areas such as carpentry, metalwork, electronics, or CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing).
- Knowledge of health and safety regulations related to working in a school workshop environment.
- Ability to work collaboratively with staff and students.
- A proactive and organised individual with good problem-solving skills.
- Willingness to develop new skills and adapt to new technologies.
- You should be patient and calm, with a consistent and positive approach to managing student behaviour, and understand how students learn
- You should be a flexible team player with an interest in developing further professionally
About The Beacon School
The Beacon School is part of the thriving GLF Schools Multi-Academy Trust. We proudly serve our local community and are, once again, oversubscribed with student applicants. Our core purpose is to strive for exceptional student progress and wellbeing. Our teaching staff are well-supported in developing an outstanding curriculum alongside a broad range of enrichment and extra-curricular opportunities.
We know that we get the best out of all our staff when we invest in them. Staff are trusted and their professional development is a key priority. Colleagues have access to an extensive programme of internal and external training opportunities and being part of one of the largest trusts in the country ensures our colleagues’ excellent career opportunities. The school is an exciting and innovative place to work.
Join the GLF Schools Community
As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 42 academies or in our central team.
- A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 16,000 pupils
- Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
- 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
- We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
- Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education
GLF Schools Employment Offer
GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish
- Access to our highly competitive Teachers Pension Scheme
- Flexible working options
- Generous holiday allowance
- Work life and family friendly policies
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Career pathways and talent management
- Access to a staff benefits portal
- Community and collaboration working model
Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.
The Details
Start date: As soon as possible
Contract type: Permanent
Pay Scale: GLF Associate 2
Working pattern: 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term time only plus one week (40 weeks per annum)
Annual Salary: £21,544 - £23,582 (FTE)
Actual Salary: £19,009.41 - £20,807.64 (based on hours and weeks of work)
Interview Date: This will be confirmed one week after the advert closure deadline
GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.
We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.
Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.