Job description

We would like to appoint a Technician to join our ambitious and friendly Design and Technology Department providing essential support to ensure our pupils make the best progress possible.

The ideal candidate will support classroom teachers and students in a range of tasks including preparing resources, using general woodwork and metalwork machinery (lathes, circular saws, band saws etc) and managing stock. Experience working as an engineer, carpenter or maker is desirable. Training is available and the most important qualities are common sense and a pragmatic approach along with a willingness to learn.

The role would be suitable for someone looking to gain experience of working in a school setting before pursuing a career in education or someone who wishes to study a related distance learning degree alongside their work. In return we offer candidates: fantastic students; a culture based on shared values; committed, professional and well- qualified colleagues and good professional development opportunities and support.

Hours of work: 13 hours per week to be worked in the afternoon only.

Applications will be considered as and when they are received. We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy prior to the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we would recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible.

Prospective candidates are welcome to contact Sharon Hannis, HR Lead & Asst SBM, on 01993 811431 ext. 211 or by email hanniss@themarlboroughschool.org to request a visit to our school or with any queries they may have.

Education has the power to change lives, communities and society for the better. At RLT we believe that we can achieve more for our pupils, trainees, staff and communities by working together rather than alone. Schools in RLT are united by a common belief in the benefits of working together, and by our commitment to shared principles.

OUR VISION is for our schools and SCITT to improve rapidly, continuously and sustainably: to be better faster together.

OUR ‘WHY?’ is that children and young people ‘only get one go’ in school and therefore as part of RLT we aim to ensure the best possible ‘go’ for our pupils.

OUR ‘HOW?’ is through the highest support and challenge for our schools and each other, underpinned by our principles.

Our employees benefit from a wide variety of support including extensive continuing professional learning and development opportunities, wellbeing and staff networks and access to Defined Benefit Pension Schemes (TPS and LGPS) for all staff. For more information on what it is like to work for the Trust, and the benefits you could access, please see our “Working in RLT” guide. This role includes regulated activity relevant to children.

Safer Recruitment Statement: The River Learning Trust and The Marlborough School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism. The Trust is required to conduct a variety of checks and online searches about you as part of their recruitment process in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. It is an offence to apply for certain roles within schools if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

For all RLT Safer Recruitment Documentation candidates should click on the following link RLT Safer Recruitment Documents for Candidates. Please see our website for up to date policies including our Child Protection and Behaviour Policies.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. For further guidance for applicants click on this link List of offences that are not filtered