Design Technology Technician
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Position Overview & Specifications
Design Technology Technician
Starting salary range: £25629 to £29214 [depending on experience]
36 hours x 52 weeks
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic individual with skills in wood, metal, plastic, graphics and the use of associated machinery and with a good aptitude in the use of CAD/CAM. The postholder will organise teaching materials, provide assistance in lessons plus manage and order resources.
Gladesmore is a very friendly place to work with a rich ethnic and linguistically diverse staff and pupil community.
The ethos is inspiring and positive. In three successive Ofsted inspections the school has been judged to be outstanding in every category and exemplary in these.
Please see the school website for the application pack or contact the school for further details
Closing Date: Friday 21st April 2023
Shortlisted candidates will be required to bring in a copy of their photo ID and most recent DBS certificate on the day of the interview.
Gladesmore Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Scheme, confirmation of qualifications, experience checks and satisfactory references.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Salary: From £25,629.00 per year
Benefits:
- Sick pay
Flexible Language Requirement:
- English not required
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Technical support: 1 year (preferred)
- Customer service: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 21/04/2023
Reference ID: Design Technology Technician
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Design Technology Technician roles across GLADESMORE COMMUNITY SCHOOL's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £25,629 - £25,629 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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