We are looking for a candidate to assist with the smooth running of the DT department, whilst ensuring high standards of health, safety and hygiene.

About Us

Founded by the Sisters of Notre Dame in 1869, Notre Dame is a well-established coeducational Catholic Academy and a member of St Joseph’s Multi Academy Trust.

We are a Catholic school, and the teachings of our Patron, St Julie Billiart, underpins all that we do.

However, we welcome students and staff from many cultures, and take positive steps to support pupils and staff with disabilities.

Notre Dame Catholic Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All posts are subject to a Disclosing and Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure Certificate.

Responsibilities:

· To assist in the technical aspects of the organisation of the department.

· To ensure materials and ingredients and materials are ordered and prepared for practical lessons.

· To keep up to date and extend technical knowledge and expertise as part of CPD.

· To monitor regular maintenance and up keep of all resources.

· To help maintain departmental laptops and report any faults to Head of Department

· Provide technical support before and after classes as requested.

· Carry out weekly Health and Safety audits in all rooms and report concerns to Head of Department.

· Help maintain an attractive visual environment within all areas, including displays in the department and around the school.

· To participate in daily briefings and other meetings with colleagues to discuss departmental needs.

· Help maintain photocopying records, departmental budget records and departmental assessment database.

· Help in the provision of equipment for DT classrooms.

· Provide weekly maintenance of all equipment used across department.

· Provide daily maintenance of machinery in DT rooms.

· To help in the management of D&T resources including up keep and replenishment of stock.

· To collect equipment and other resources from outside sources whenever necessary.

· To ensure basic health and safety certificate is achieved in order to handle machinery safely (certificate awarded).

· to have regard for the safety and well being of the pupil at all times

· to work alongside the individual and groups of pupils in activities specified by the class teacher, establishing good relationships and acting as a role model

· to receive instruction from teachers regarding the daily / weekly programme of activities and events

· to set out, prepare, use, tidy and clean equipment after use.

Assist in the general preparation and tidying of the classroom under supervision

· provide administrative and clerical support eg record keeping, photocopying and filing

· to assist in the display of pupils’ work to reflect their achievement

· to attend appropriate staff meetings as required

· to be aware of all Health and Safety issues

· to treat all information relating to a child as strictly confidential and to refer all enquiries, other than from professionals, to the Headteacher

· to be a proactive member of the academy and team

· to prepare and assist specific activities, supporting pupils to understand instructions in respect of any learning strategies

· to support pupils in using basic ICT as directed

· to set out and prepare equipment.

Requirements

Experience of working with children

Good communication skills

Commitment to supporting the Catholic Ethos of the Academy

Ability to relate well to children

Sense of humour

Ability to assess children’s development

Patience, resilience, enthusiasm

Knowledge of classroom environment

Understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities

Ability to support and manage others

Timeline and Application Information

To apply, you must email the academy with your completed application form.

We do not accept CVs.

Please contact the academy for an application form and full job pack.

The supporting statement in your application should be no longer than 2 sides of A4 with a minimum font of Arial 11.

It should address the precise selection criteria detailed in the person specification and should reinforce this by giving examples to support your candidacy.

Please note that covering letters and other extraneous material will not be accepted as part of the application.

Your application should be returned by email to [email protected]

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £30,670.00-£33,078.00 per year

Benefits:
• On-site parking.

Schedule:
• Monday to Friday.

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 21/04/2025