Design Technology and Media Technician

We have a vacancy for a Design Technology and Media Technician to join our team at The Beacon School.

Your opportunity

Are you passionate about Design and Media? Do you have the skills to support a vibrant and creative learning environment? We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Design Technology and Media Technician to join our team at the Beacon School. In this role, you will provide essential support in a busy and dynamic department, helping students progress and succeed in their practical projects.

What We Are Looking For

• Adaptability, resilience and being able to think on your feet are essential in this varied role
• Experience in a workshop or similar environment, ideally within an education setting.
• Strong practical skills in areas such as carpentry, metalwork, electronics, or CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing).
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations related to working in a school workshop environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff and students.
• A proactive and organised individual with good problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to develop new skills and adapt to new technologies.
• You should be patient and calm, with a consistent and positive approach to managing student behaviour, and understand how students learn
• You should be a flexible team player with an interest in developing further professionally
  
  

About The Beacon School

The Beacon School is part of the thriving GLF Schools Multi-Academy Trust. We proudly serve our local community and are, once again, oversubscribed with student applicants. Our core purpose is to strive for exceptional student progress and wellbeing. Our teaching staff are well-supported in developing an outstanding curriculum alongside a broad range of enrichment and extra-curricular opportunities.

We know that we get the best out of all our staff when we invest in them. Staff are trusted and their professional development is a key priority. Colleagues have access to an extensive programme of internal and external training opportunities and being part of one of the largest trusts in the country ensures our colleagues’ excellent career opportunities. The school is an exciting and innovative place to work.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 42 academies or in our central team.

• A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 16,000 pupils
• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education
  
  

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

• Access to our highly competitive Teachers Pension Scheme
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Career pathways and talent management
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model
  
  

Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.

The Details

Start date: As soon as possible

Contract type: Permanent

Pay Scale: GLF Associate 2

Working pattern: 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term time only plus one week (40 weeks per annum)

Annual Salary: £21,544 - £23,582 (FTE)

Actual Salary: £19,009.41 - £20,807.64 (based on hours and weeks of work)

Interview Date: This will be confirmed one week after the advert closure deadline