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Ref 196654
Number of Posts 1
Grade Grade 4 (term time only).
Salary £24404 to £ 25183 Actual salary is £12491 to £12890
Term Part-time.
Perm / FTC Permanent.
Required (26/08/2025 ) .
Hours 22.5 hours a week.
Closing Date 16/06/2025.
Location
Bishop Rawstorne Church Of England Academy, Highfield Road, Croston, Leyland, PR26 9HH (967 on roll)

Tel: 01772 600349
School website: www.bishopr.co.uk
Summary
We are looking to appoint an additional Technology Technician to join our team. You will be working across the full range of technology subjects - Art, Design and Technology, Engineering, and Food Preparation and Nutrition. No two days are the same, and your skills will help spark imagination, fuel curiosity, and bring practical learning to life.

The role will include:
  • Preparing materials for Design and Technology lesson and Engineering lessons.
  • Supporting the delivery of practical lessons in Food Preparation and Nutrition (preparation before, assisting during the lesson and then clean up afterwards).
  • Organising materials and equipment for art topics.
  • Maintaining workshop tools in line with safety standards.
  • Helping students troubleshoot their creations and celebrating their wins.

    We are looking for:
  • A practical, adaptable approach and strong organisational skills.
  • Confidence with tools, machinery, and materials.
  • A good understanding of health and safety.
  • A background in any relevant field: technology, art, food, engineering or education.

    Whether you are already working in education or coming from industry, if you are enthusiastic and ready to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

    Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

    Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

    The closing date is 12 noon 16/06/2025
  • Essential Qualifications
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    Desirable Qualifications
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    Essential Experience
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    Desirable Experience
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    For an informal discussion please contact:
    Susan Hosker on 01772 600349
    Equal Opportunities statement
    An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community
    Rehabilitation
    Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

    Applications and further details are available from/returnable to

    Address: Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to: cprior@bishopr.co.uk
    Positive about Disabled People 

    The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all people in terms of recruitment, selection and employment, and is a Disability Confident employer, which means that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria in the person specification will be interviewed. However, commitment to this standard is on an individual school basis and, therefore, if you are applying for a position within a school, you will need to check with the school whether they have made the decision to comply with this standard.

    Disability Confident employer Lancashire County Council

    Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

    We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.