What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a flexible, dynamic and knowledgeable technician to support learning within all areas of Design & Technology, including Resistant Materials, Textiles and Food Technology at Harrogate High School. You will work 25 hours per week Monday to Friday 8.15am until 1.15pm (working times may change based on timetable needs).
Your main tasks will consist of:
• Preparing lesson resources to aide teachers in lesson delivery
• Maintaining levels of tidiness and hygiene across the 3 specialist classrooms (Kitchen, Workshop and Textiles)
• Assisting in the maintenance and organisation of stock and equipment
• Providing support/demonstrations within practical lessons
• Following the maintenance schedule for equipment and carrying out basic repairs where possible
You will be independent and organised with the ability to take initiative to best support teachers and students within the Design Technology department. You will have relevant experience or an interest in an element of the subject (Product Design, Hospitality & Catering or Textiles). You will be willing to complete training within school to attain DATA training certificates for workshop machinery and other relevant safety certificates. Candidates must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to relate well to students and staff of all levels
The successful candidate will have an awareness of safeguarding procedures within school and have had experience appropriate to working with children.
What the school offers its staff
Staff Welfare • Counsellor onsite weekly for private and confidential counselling sessions paid for by HHS.
• Personal leave honoured to allow for staff to attend significant events and celebrations.
• Dedicated staff room as a social space and private well-being room.
• Health Assured helpline for all HHS staff, providing emotional, legal and financial advice.
• Free access to the Wisdom app
Staff Support • Appraisal system that enables development around personal and professional practice, standards and behaviours.
• Instructional coaching programme to enable personal development – Staff opt in for this initiative.
• Personalised, high quality CPD programme, including opportunities to share best-practice.
• Leadership development opportunities through training, shadowing, mentoring and accredited courses.
• Clear calendared activity allows for personal planning and preparation.
Staff
Consultation
• Termly staff forum for staff to work collectively with SLT to find solutions and suggest ideas for further school improvement.
• Regular surveys and consultations with staff to ensure staff voice is regularly sought.
• Dialogue between local union representatives and the Headteacher to support staff well-being.
Wellbeing
Activities
• Weekly yoga sessions paid for by HHS.
• Staff led competitions, fundraisers and activities for all staff to join in.
• Weekly tea and coffee are served at the briefing.
• Milk provided by the school in the staffroom.
• Monthly coffee barista serving refreshments for all staff.
Workload • Maintained the early 2.30pm finish to allow for staff to leave site, supporting commitments such as childcare and dependents.
• 1265 hours respected and carefully planned through the HHS calendar to ensure that directed time is below this threshold.
• Fluid working practices.
• All new initiatives carefully assessed to consider impact on workload vs perceived benefit to students.
Staff
Recognition
• Reverse CARES postcards so that students recognise the hard work of staff.
• Thank You Thursdays to recognise the ongoing effort and contributions of staff across the school.
• Headteacher and Governors recognition awards.
• Nominations to local and national teaching and school awards.
• National Thank A Teacher Day nominations from parents and students who are encouraged to nominate, these are then celebrated by the
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Commitment to safeguarding
Northern Star Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post requires an enhanced DBS Criminal check. Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.