About the job

Key information

• Permanent
• Flexibility on hours up to a maximum of 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, hours to be agreed between core hours 08:00-3:30pm
• Term Time plus one week (39 working weeks)
• Actual pro-rated salary for 30 hours per week: £16,944-£17,485pa (based on Grade 14 full-time equivalent £24,404-£25,193pa) Salary will be pro-rated according to agreed hours.

Are you a creative and pro-active individual with a passion for supporting young people to achieve their full potential? Do you have an interest in design and technology and want to make a real difference to the lives of young people?

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to join our dedicated team to support the Design Technology provision to deliver exceptional lessons.

What will I be doing?

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing practical and administrative support for the teaching of DT and duties will include assisting with the preparation of materials and equipment for use in DT lessons and the routine maintenance of resources and equipment.

This is a busy role and will require the postholder to have strong practical skills, be conscious of health and safety and the ability to work flexibly with a positive “can-do” attitude and cope with competing demands. You should also have a commitment and interest in the wellbeing, support and achievement of students with the ability to establish positive relationships with students and staff.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

Ideal candidates will have workshop experience and health and safety training in the use of all machinery. Previous experience in the use of electronics is desirable. Candidates with minibus driver training or an impetus to undertake minibus driver training would be an advantage.

Supporting documents and information

We can be flexible with working hours up to a maximum of 30 hours per week, to be worked within the agreed core hours.

If you think you possess the qualities and experience we are looking for and are looking to work in a rewarding environment with collaborative and supportive colleagues, we would very much like to hear from you.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.

Please contact qetrecruitment@quantockedtrust.co.uk for an appointment.

Closing date: noon on 13 January 2025

Interview date: TBC

Early applications are strongly encouraged and we reserve the right to close the advert should we feel able to appoint an appropriate candidate before the above dates.

The Quantock Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We welcome applications from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

The advertised post is subject to an enhanced DBS check References, Right to Work in the UK, online searches and other pre-employment checks. Shortlisted candidates may be subject to online searches.

For application details and further information please visit the trust website

Durleigh Road, Bridgwater, TA6 7HW

Apply on the Haygrove School website