What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Technology Technician to provide administrative and practical support to the Technology department – mainly in Food Technology.
The successful candidate will
• be a well-motivated practitioner, keen to show their interest in Design Technology
• contribute to the development of the department as part of a dedicated team
• have a professional attitude that is open to innovative ways of working
• be committed to working in partnership with the Design Technology team and a range of other staff
• be flexible and adaptable when faced with challenges
• have a flexible approach in order to support a range of duties in the Design Technology Department, mainly in food technology
• set out appropriate equipment for practical lessons including sourcing and shopping for ingredients
• maintain department records for care and support plans
• support the day-to-day running of the Design Technology spaces and in practical lessons where needed
• ensure health and safety procedures are followed
The Downs School, a Foundation, 11-18 comprehensive school, is a successful, oversubscribed, and popular school serving the Downs area of West Berkshire. The roll is over 1400 with a well-established sixth form. Results at all levels are consistently outstanding and the best in West Berkshire, and Ofsted described our students as having ‘excellent personal and social skills’ who ‘achieve well academically.’
More information about the post and the school can be found on our website or by contacting the HR department on 01635 270022
Please submit your application form to recruitment@thedownsschool.org by Tuesday, 10 December 2024.
We reserve the right to stop applications if a suitable candidate is found before the closing date.
The Downs School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Check through the DBS, social media checks and required to provide evidence that they have a right to work in the UK.
What the school offers its staff
In return you will
• experience a caring, positive ethos that prioritises staff wellbeing and recognition
• be empowered to work with ambitious, dedicated, capable staff who are deeply committed to develop the whole child
• experience working with children who enjoy being at school, behave exceptionally and have excellent attitudes to learning
• work in a professional, stimulating, and collaborative working environment
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.