About this Role Purpose of the Job To provide technical assistance and support activities to teaching staff, senior technical staff and the Curriculum Team Leader in their role of undertaking teaching and pupil support in the delivery of the curriculum. Your main place of work will be Redland Green School, but you may be deployed to work at any school within the Trust and carry out those duties that may be reasonably required in relation to such deployment. Key Job Outcomes: • Complete the requests of teaching staff to provide technical assistance, practical support and information as required in the preparation and use of equipment and materials for learning safe transit of equipment & materials between preparation areas and work areas erection and dismantling of practical equipment, cleaning and return to storage that meets both safety standards and the requirements of the teacher • Follow standards and procedures defined by the designated manager to promote continuing safety awareness for all users of practical work spaces and equipment the provision of advice and support to teachers and students on safe working with practical materials / tools / equipment safe disposal of used materials, including dangerous / hazardous material working in a proactive manner to minimise risk & exposure to actual or potential hazards thereby contributing to the establishment and maintenance of a safe working environment • Under the overall control of the designated manager assist in the development of practical activities including the setting up and maintenance of specialist resources or longer term (research) projects the informal induction and 'on the job' support and guidance of new colleagues as/when required to promote effective use of time and resources • Complete both routine and non-routine checking, maintenance, calibration, cleaning, fault investigation & rectification of tools, equipment, machines to the standards defined by the designated manager • Provide routine assistance to the designated manager and teachers in the safe storage, retrieval and accessibility to equipment and materials checking the availability of suitable materials and equipment, including keeping stock levels to defined limits and/or substituting suitable materials where necessary and appropriate helping to compile and check delivery of orders, including liaison with suppliers to promote efficient and effective planning and use of resources. This job description sets out the key outcomes required. It does not describe in detail the tasks and activities to be done to achieve these outcomes. It would be expected that the job holder would exercise initiative and would follow instructions without needing to be told in detail how to do the job or to require direct supervision in completing tasks which achieve the job outcomes. Please be aware that we will review applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close this posting once suitable candidates have been found. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible in order to be considered. About Redland Green School: Redland Green School is part of the Excalibur Academies Trust and is a high performing comprehensive school serving the local area of Redland in north Bristol. We are an 11-19 school with around 460 students in our Post-16 learning community, which we run with Cotham School. Our core values are really important to us and are built upon the pillars of Respect, Ambition, and Responsibility which underpins everything we do at RGS. We are passionate that RGS has an environment where staff are keen to develop at whatever stage they are in their careers. We ensure a range of opportunities are available for staff in their professional development at RGS and offer outstanding opportunities across the MAT for staff and students to progress and contribute to the school’s continuing development. Staff wellbeing and work life balance is very important to us and we work hard to ensure that this is a high priority throughout the school. As a school we achieve very high outcomes for our students but we also recognise that the personal development of our students is equally important. Students at RGS benefit from a wealth of different life experiences and opportunities and in doing so develop the confidence, self-esteem, and resilience necessary in later life. Our house system and vertical mentor groups provide individual care, support, and guidance. While our excellent co-curricular provision offers a weekly afternoon of Enrichment opportunities for all students, as well as sporting and musical opportunities and international trips. As an inclusive school we have a high number of students with EHCPs. We are committed to building a professional and vibrant learning community where every member of staff sees themselves as a learner and contributes to the continued development of the school. We are looking for highly motivated staff members who have the creative energy to make the most of the opportunities available, as well as the resilience to cope with the challenges of working in teams and creating the very best climate for learning for our young people. What Excalibur can offer: ● Free parking onsite ● Cycle to Work scheme ● Free eye tests ● Employee Assistance programme ● Family friendly policies ● Training and professional development opportunities ● The hustle and bustle of beautiful Bristol on your doorstep We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for the successful applicant. Diversity and inclusion are promoted and valued. Applications from people of all backgrounds, who meet the job requirements, are welcomed and encouraged.