Job Details

Hours of work: 37 Hours per week Working pattern: Full-time, Term-time only (As the position is term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)

Closing date: Friday 20 October 2017

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:

The Hastings Academy Rye Road Hastings East Sussex TN35 5NN

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

About the Role

The Academy The Hastings Academy is a modern and innovative school with dedicated and determined staff, united by our values, with state of the art facilities. We have approximately 900 students and have the highest expectations of each and every child. The diversity of the school community ensures that the Hastings Academy is a vibrant and interesting place to work.

The Academy's motto, PRIDE Through Success, stands for Potential, Respect, Innovation, Determination and Excellence and this applies equally to all the Academy's staff as well as to its students.

Here at The Hastings Academy we take great PRIDE in investing in all our staff through a variety of professional development programmes that aim to provide a culture of lifelong learning, continuity and succession planning.

The role We are seeking to appoint a motivated and euthusiastic DT Technician within the Technology Department. This is an excellent opportunity to join the department and be a part of making innovative approaches to the development of the Design and Technology curriculum.

Benefits We offer a wide range of exciting and useful employee benefits to all our employees, including: flexible working to maintain a healthy work-life balance, competitive annual leave entitlement, maternity and paternity leave, and discounts and offers with popular retailers. We believe in the power of motivated and happy teaching staff, which is why we seek to enrich and reward our employees wherever we can.

Apply To arrange a visit to the academy or to have an informal discussion then please contact the HR Department

To download a job description, person specification and application form please visit our website Thank you for your interest

Additional Information

Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System. From 6 April 2011 the Home Office has placed a permanent restriction on the number of migrant workers that all Tier 2 (General) Sponsors can recruit. Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits. The 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 staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau).

All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children.  All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.

Equal Opportunities

Hastings Academies Trust is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.