Design Technology Technician

Boston Spa Academy is seeking to recruit an inspirational colleague to the role of Design Technology Technician. This role is of great importance to our work as an academy - the successful will be work closely with the Curriculum Leader of Design & Technology to support within resistant materials, textiles and food lessons, by providing resources for teacher and students, setting up rooms and assisting with equipment usage where required.

• A GCSE in Design Technology or equivalent


• Experience of working in a school environment or of working with young people


• The ability to work well under pressure and use your initiative.
  
  At Boston Spa Academy, we are proud that, in our recent Ofsted inspection when we were graded "Outstanding", it was commented that 'staff feel valued and are proud to be members of the school'. The report also recognises that 'leaders are highly supportive' and 'proactively seek to manage workload and support the well-being of staff'. As well as feeling part of a community with a common purpose, our professional body also benefits from outstanding CPD and support which is personalised to your particular needs and experience.


GORSE have established a long-standing culture of excellence where 'high challenge, high support' is commonplace. Our trust will be made up of 15 establishments by September 2025. In addition to this, we also operate GORSE SCITT and Leeds Teaching School Hub, important establishments in their own right. Ensuring that each element of the trust, including the central team, performs at its best to ensure all children, especially those whose who are disadvantaged, have the opportunity to secure the Gift of Choice, is the central mission of GORSE.

What we offer you:
As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team - as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:

• Membership to a local government pension scheme.


• A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.


• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.


• Discounts and online offers at major high street/online retailers.


• Specsavers scheme.


• £2k Cycle to work scheme.