ACES Academies Trust is looking for a Part-time (3 days per week) HBK Design Technology Technician

Salary Scale 4, Points 7 – 11, (FTE £25,584 - £27,269)

Working week  8.00am - 4.00pm with a 30-minute unpaid break each working day.
2 days per week term time + training days

We seek to appoint a suitably experienced and enthusiastic part-time Design Technology technician to support the continuing development of this large and busy department. 

This is a unique opportunity to work alongside our current highly experienced and knowledgeable technician one day a week, taking sole responsibility for the role on the other two days. 

Full training is offered for any aspects needed to fulfil the full job specification. 

The technician’s role is extremely varied and is integral to the smooth running of the department supporting teachers to deliver the exciting and developing Design Technology curriculum for students from 11-18 years. 

 The role focuses on supporting teaching and learning in the product design, resistant materials, graphic products and CAD CAM areas of design technology and therefore the successful candidate will have a particular interest and aptitude for woodwork and metalwork, with computer aided design and manufacture experience being an advantage. The safe running of the department is a key part of the role, working closely with the Head of Department, and machine maintenance and health and safety aspects form a key part of this. 

We have 4 well equipped workshops and a refurbished dedicated computer suite. There is a large, dedicated Technicians preparation area and stores. Equipment and machinery include: table saws, wood lathes, laser cutter, 3D printers, Milling machine, CNC router, engineering lathes, welding and braising facilities, alongside all other standard machinery. 

This role would suit a candidate who is passionate about practical work, has good levels of IT skills, organisational, budgeting skills and would like to work with a team of experienced teaching professionals passionate about their subject and students. 

If you would like further details about the role or to visit the department, please email Mark Schmidt, Head of DT mschmidt@HBK.acesmat.uk 

 Closing date for applications: Monday 2nd December 2024, 10am. 

 Please email completed application forms and covering letter to jobs@hbk.acesmat.uk 

Staff Benefits:

 

• 23-30 days annual leave increasing with years of service (14 - 18 days based on a 3-day working week)
• Nationally agreed pay award
• O2 Open Staff discount
• Free use of HBK Leisure facilities including gym, swimming pool, fitness classes
• Free car parking
• Generous employee pension contribution scheme and death in service benefit (LGPS)
• CPD access and support
• Employee assistance package offering counselling & advice on a range of matters including financial, health, workplace, family
• Access to staff discounts from local suppliers
• Automatic service-linked salary increases within pay grade (contracted support staff)
• Eligibility for Blue Light Card & Costco Individual Membership

Enquiries and applications to: recruitment@acesmat.uk (CV’S will not be accepted)

Closing date: 20th January 2025

About the employer

Hinchingbrooke is a remarkable state school, set in acres of beautiful grounds and adjoining a country park. Hinchingbrooke House was formerly the family home of the Cromwells and of the Earls of Sandwich. The school finds inspiration from its heritage and gives both staff and students a very special pride and a sense of identity.

Employer

HINCHINGBROOKE SCHOOL

https://www.hinchingbrookeschool.net

Address

Hinchingbrooke School

Brampton Road

Huntingdon

PE29 3BN

ACES Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share that commitment. The appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and references.