What skills and experience we're looking for
• An interest in working with young people
• Positive and proactive attitude
• Reliable and approachable
• Good written and oral communication skills
What the school offers its staff
• Hard-working and highly committed staff who share a common sense of purpose and high expectations of what students can achieve.
• A supportive school as your employer that are strongly committed to providing high quality CPD and career progression.
• Significant opportunities to work in collaboration with colleagues in this school and across the Bordesley Multi Academy Trust.
• The opportunity to work with ambitious and inspirational leaders.
• A strong commitment to your ongoing professional development.
• A staff wellbeing package, including Salary Sacrifice Car and Bike schemes, Employee Assistance Package, discount gym membership, will writing service.
Further details about the role
Job overview
Science, Design & Technology and Art Technician
Term Time only
32.5 hours
As part of Bordesley MAT, Birchensale Middle School works closely with Trinity High School, Woodfield Academy and Holyoakes Field First School in a very localised MAT focusing on the development of children in Redditch. Working together as part of the three-tier system we aspire to improve the educational offer for the local community.
Birchensale Middle School is a popular 5-form entry middle school with pupils on roll aged 9-13 years. We are a happy, vibrant learning community, with high aspirations for the children in our care and the staff team that supports them.
Birchensale Middle School are looking for a committed and hardworking Technician for Art, Design Technology and Science who is cheerful, enthusiastic and energetic.
Duties will include:
• Keeping the classrooms safe and hygienic
• Looking after stock and equipment
• Helping the teacher prepare for practical lessons
• Assisting the teacher when appropriate
• Supporting children with their work
Commitment to safeguarding
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and criminal background check via the disclosure procedures. Also as per The Department for Education Statutory guidance, in accordance with the “Keeping Children Safe in Education” legislation latest version that came into effect on 1st September 2022, shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search as part of our due diligence. Birchensale Middle School is committed to the protection, safety and welfare of its pupils and staff and we aim for the highest standards in safeguarding procedures. We expect all staff and volunteers to share and promote this commitment.