Salary: Support Staff Pay Scale D: £13,184 to £13,393 pro-rata per annum (Actual) (£24,790 - £25,183 full time/full year equivalent)Part Time: hours per week / 3 days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday)Working Weeks: Term Time plus 1 week (39 weeks)East Point Academy is looking for an enthusiastic, organised, and reliable technology technician with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to join our department.
If you are enthusiastic about technology and enjoy inspiring others, this is a wonderful opportunity to use your skills and develop your experience within a friendly team.As well as providing general support to the faculty, you will assist in lessons and must therefore be able to relate well to both staff and students.
You will be well-organised and a team player with the ability to work independently.
This role may also be suitable for recent higher or further education graduates, as well as more experienced candidates.
Candidates must have experience in working with resistant materials and the associated tools and equipment used for manufacturing products out of wood, metal or plastics.
A background in Design is an asset as well as a willingness to learn how to operate the laser cutter and other CNC equipment.Before applying, please read the attached Recruitment Pack and Job Description, for more details about the role.
We ask that you read this pack carefully, especially the "Planning your application" section from page 11.
This will support your application ensuring you have the opportunity to tell us about your relevant skills, experience and qualifications that relate to the job description and person specification in addition to details of your references covering the last 5 years.The main responsibility of this role will be: To provide technical support to teaching staff.Under the overall direction and control of the Curriculum Lead and in accordance with the procedure of the schoolwork with teaching staff to support the teaching and learning in the department by ensuring the effective preparation, maintenance and storage of tools, materials, equipment, furniture and undertake learning activities with students and teachers.Undertakes activities in all areas of the faculty.
The ideal candidate will have: Minimum GCSE English and Maths (grade C or above) or equivalentExperience and understanding of working with students of Secondary age (11-18 years)Understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and own position within theseGood literacy skills East Point Academy is the first secondary school to see the sunrise every day; East Point Academy is a great place to work.
The school's values help the academy prepare pupils to be successful in the community, both while at school and throughout their life beyond.
East Point students and staff embody the core values which reflects in all the school does.
Students are taught to be independent thinkers, giving them the knowledge and the skills to be the change they want to see in the world.We are part of the Inspiration Trust, twice ranked as the country's top family of comprehensive schools for pupil progress and strongly believe in the importance of giving the widest educational opportunities to all young people, regardless of their background.
We have strong networks across the Trust, with opportunities to work with a diverse range of schools and partners.
We are committed to offering excellent professional and learning opportunities for our staff, with a busy programme of continuing professional development courses delivered by some of the country's best educational thinkers and practitioners.The Inspiration Trust is a Multi Academy Trust, committed to delivering the very best educational experience for the young people of Norfolk and Suffolk, across 17 schools.
We are ambitious for our schools and communities and want to create Britain's highest performing federation of 3-19 schools and transform education in the East.
Inspiration Trust specialises in transforming schools in disadvantaged areas and taking academies from failing to outstanding.For information on what it is like to live and work in Lowestoft, click here.
East Point Academy was inspected by Ofsted in February 2022, achieving another 'Good' rating.
"Pupils feel safe at the school.
There are clear routines for behaviour which help pupils meet teachers' high expectations.
In lessons, behaviour is calm, with pupils' attention focused on learning."When you join Inspiration Trust's thriving network of talented teachers, leaders and support staff, you join an organisation that supports you to be the best you can be.
The Trust offers a varied professional development programme for employees.We are committed to offering excellent professional opportunities for our staff, through careful support and personalised CPD.
We offer a structured and specific induction programme.The Trust also offers: Generous holiday entitlementLocal Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributionsEmployee Assistance Programme which provides a fully confidential service which includes 24/7 free telephone support and access to well-being information, advice and guidanceDiscounted travel passes via the First Bus Commuter Travel ClubCycle-to-work schemeRetail Benefits offering discounts with many shops and suppliersCorporate membership of the Norwich Theatre RoyalSalary sacrifice schemes, including car leasing (subject to T&C), healthcare plans, including Dental insurance and Gym membershipSpecSavers VDU Eyecare and Boots Flu vouchersFree Parking (on most sites) *Some benefits are only available following successfully passing probationDiscussions about the role are warmly encouraged and can be arranged by emailing the PA to the Principal, apply for this role please click the Apply button to complete the online application form.Closing date for applications: 9am on Thursday 5th December 2024Interview date: Friday 13th December 2024Inspiration Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks.
We are an equal opportunities employer.