DT Technician and Teacher

Location Manchester
Discipline: Cover People UK
Job type: Long term ONLY
Contact email: rachel@coverpeopleuk.co.uk
Job ref: J13637
Published: over 2 years ago
DT Teacher/Technician Required Cover people are recruiting on behalf of a large school in Manchester. This is a very exciting dual role which would provide and excellent long term opportunity for the right candidate. We are looking for a DT Teacher who is also able to undertake some technician responsibilities. This placement is to begin after October half term and will last till at least Christmas. Please see below for the role descriptions: Teacher Role: • Knowledge of and ability to teach Robotics and programming to Y8 using Lego EV3. • Ability to teach Product Design to Y9 including use of the vacuum former. Technician role: • Knowledge of workshop machines and associated health and safety, to carry out daily inspections and basic maintenance when required. • Experience of using milling machine and centre lathe, to support 6th Form students. • Use of band and circular saws to prepare materials. • Knowledge of 3D printers, ability to clean and carry out regular maintenance on 3D printers. • Knowledge of laser cutters, ability to clean and carry out regular maintenance on laser cutters. • Ability to etch PCBs using the etch tank. • To be able to give in-class support to KS4 and KS5 pupils during manufacturing lessons. The School Is a vibrant, diverse and innovative academy, the schools ethos is "based on mutual respect and common endeavour. We seek to develop in students the joy of discovery and the discipline of study". They are passionate about excellence in education, and giving students the very best start in life with a firm belief that inspired teaching transforms lives. The school has developed significantly in recent years, the latest addition being the Sixth Form which opened in September, 2016. The school is placed in the heart of the University District and as such enjoy close links with many academic departments. A further benefit to the locality is a wide range of other superb facilities right on the schools doorstep. Requirements • PGCE NARRIC QTS or QTLS • Experience teaching RM • Design or related Degree/ qualification Level 6/ Beng • Ideally 2 years’ experience though NQTs are welcome to apply Benefits • Excellent pay rates • Full-time ongoing role • On-going support from your dedicated Consultant • Free Level 2 Safeguarding CPD training All candidates are subject to standard safeguarding and employment checks including a face to face interview and DBS checks. Cover People are acting as an employment business on behalf of the school for this vacancy All candidates are subject to standard safeguarding and employment checks including a face to face interview and DBS checks. Cover People are acting as an employment business on behalf of the school for this vacancy. For further information, please call the office on (phone number removed)