Parrenthorn High School, Heywood Road, Prestwich Design Technology Technician Grade 5 24,790 Required to start as soon as possible, 37 hours per week full year. Join our dynamic technology team as a design technology technician. Are you passionate about creativity, innovation, and hands-on problem-solving? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where no two days are the same? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you. We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated, and reliable design technology technician to join our vibrant technology department. In this role, you ll play a key part in bringing lessons to life by supporting practical workshops, preparing materials, and using state-of-the-art equipment such as the laser cutter. Your contributions will directly impact the next generation of designers, engineers, and innovators. What you'll do: Prepare materials and equipment to ensure smooth, productive lessons. Provide hands-on support during workshops, helping students create and explore. Work with cutting-edge tools and techniques in a dynamic, creative environment. Be a vital member of a team that inspires creativity and problem-solving every day. What we are looking for: Someone with excellent organisational and time management skills who can keep things running like clockwork. A proactive self-starter who thrives both independently and as part of a collaborative team. A great communicator who can connect with both colleagues and students. A safety-conscious individual who understands the importance of health and safety in a practical setting. Previous experience in a school environment is a bonus, but we ll support you with all the training you need to succeed. This role is a chance to learn new skills, grow professionally, and make a real difference in shaping young minds. If you re ready to inspire creativity and innovation in a supportive and rewarding environment, we d love to hear from you. Experience of working within a school either on a paid or voluntary basis is desirable. Employees of the school have a responsibility for, and must be committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and for ensuring that they are protected from harm. Appointment to this post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Application forms are returnable to Mr A Morley (amorleyparrenthorn.co.uk) Parrenthorn High School, Heywood Road, Prestwich. M25 2BW by 12 noon on Monday 13th January 2025 The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare or children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service. In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted.