Total 20 Information Technology job vacancies in Swanscombe, Kent, DA10 0BZ

Mobile Tyre Fitter - Canterbury

Hours: 8.30am - 5.30pm Monday - Friday NO WEEKENDS
Salary: £27,000 - £30,000 Depending on experience.

My client is recruiting for an experienced Mobile Tyre Fitter, working for an established Main Dealership in the Canterbury area,

Mobile Tyre Fitter role:

• The role requires you to travel to the customers.
• You must be competent in all elements of tyre fitting, including wheel realignment
• To deliver excellent customer service.
• Keeping accurate documentation in line with company standards
• Adhering to all Health and Safety requirements

Mobile Tyre Fitter requirements:
* Previous experience in a Tyre Fitter position
* Full UK Driving Licence
* To be motivated and use your initiative
* Excellent time management skills

Company benefits:
* Training.
* Company pension.
* Employee discount.

VTSTH

Consultant: Ryan Scholes

Octane Recruitment are a leading Recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and various related industries.

We are recruiting across the UK for Vehicle Technician, Vehicle Mechanic, Commercial Vehicle Technician, Diagnostic Technician, Senior Technician, Master Technician, Mobile Vehicle Technician, PDI Technician, Prep Technician, MOT Tester, Fast Fit Technician, LCV Technician, Light Commercial Technician, HGV Technician, Bus Technician, LGV Technician, HGV Engineer, HGV Mechanic, HGV Fitter

Octane Recruitment cover a variety of different sectors including Technical, Mechanical, Engineering, Sales, Service, Aftersales, Bodyshop, Fleet & Rental Management, Accounts, Finance, Marketing, & Payroll, Managerial, Logistics, Parts, Administration, Call Centre / Contact Centre, Senior Appointments, Head Office Positions and Confidential Appointments.

Mobile Electrician
Kent & London
£43,000

Are you an Electrician looking to operate upon sites across Kent and London while receiving first year earnings well over £43,000?

Our client operates in over 120 countries across the world and can boast some of the UK's most prestigious commercial contracts as well as being well renowned for their excellent benefits packages and personal development programmes.

You will be required to install containment, power supplies, lighting and other associated systems as well as completing testing and inspections to enable the completion of certification within sites in London and Kent. You will also be responsible for liaising with project managers to update them on the progress of works, supervising sub-contractors on site ensuring they follow safe practices and assisting in the quotations for new works.

* £39,000 Base Salary
* Paid Travel Between Sites (Estimated £4,000)
* Company Van & Fuel Card
* Optional Overtime
* No Call Out Rota
* 25 Days Holiday & Bank Holidays
* Monday- Friday 08:00-17:00
* Additional Training
* Company Pension & Sick Pay
* Company Benefits Package (Including Healthcare Discounts & More)

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a well-established company renowned in the electrical testing and measurement industry. Our client is currently seeking an Apprentice Software Tester based on their customer site in Dover (Kent) This is a full-time, temporary role for 16 months. Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours a week with early finish on Fridays, to start ASAP. The role is paying £20,000 to £22,000 per annum depending on experience.

Core purpose:

To Design, Develop and author verification to verify the requirements of the system/product.

Support Troubleshooting and Diagnosis for software and hardware function.

The Apprentice Software Tester will support in improving the quality of capability development as well as speed up the development cycle.

Role summary:

Verification is a very important part of the development lifecycle. This is not an end of development activity but important to be developed inline with the requirement\design development.

The Apprentice Software Tester will work closely with Systems, Hardware and Embedded Software to generate the verification of the system being developed.

They will learn how to manage verification in an efficient manner. Learning how to read requirements and generate automated verification that gives targeted coverage.

They will also learn how to challenge requirements for testability and support in generation of SMART requirements to manage this.

To support verification, they will learn how to program in languages like C\C++ and Matlab\Simullink.

Primary objectives:

• Generate the verification of the system function(s)
• For requirements and design, Support
• Validation (are they correct and testable) and
• Verification (have they been implemented correctly)
• Contribute to the verification frameworks to enable efficient automated verification.

Analysing and enhancing efficiency, stability and scalability of system resources.

Main Responsibilities

• Creation of verification plans
• Support maximising automated verification.
• Running and recording of tests, proving compliance of system to requirements.
• Maximise verification re-use, both intra project and where applicable cross project.
• Supporting Verification across the levels of the program, Unit test, SW functional test, Hardware in the Loop, Product Verification, Production Test.
• Support packaging of tests with reuse functions\capabilities.
• Generate Verification to support issue finding and resolution.
• Work closely with the development team.
• Working in the development of cutting-edge features and platforms as well as regression work with existing products.
• Assist the development team with requirements validation and design for testability analysis.
• Support Generation of Estimate Time to complete verification activities.

Experience, Skill & Knowledge required

Technical Skills

• Suitable GSCE and A levels to support STEM\technical background.
• Interest in programming languages
• Some understanding of electronics
• Basic idea of test-driven development.
• Team player
• Willing to learn
• Professional Approach

Soft Skills

• Organised and able to work to tight deadlines - good time management.
• Flexible and proactive in approach to the role - positive attitude essential.
• Ability to work on own initiative and pickup things quickly.
• Great communication skills.
• Team player.
• Problem solving and analytical skills performance blockages.
• PC literate - Microsoft and Windows applications

What skills and experience we're looking for

Leigh Academy Bexleyare seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspiringTeacher of Design and Technology (Food Preparation and Nutrition), starting from January 2025. The ideal candidate will have both the commitment and ability to enthuse and motivate our students to ensure excellent progress is made by all. They will be a dynamic teacher who encourages a love for the subject through both their teaching and their involvement in co-curricular offers. The successful candidate should have a genuine passion for the subject, the ability to be an outstanding teacher of their subject and be committed to raising achievement, raising aspirations and going the extra mile.

We’re keen to hear from you if you are:

• An excellent teacher with a record of excellent outcomes.
• Collaborative, building strong professional relationships.
• Able to motivate and inspire students and staff to achieve their full potential.
• Energetic and have a ‘can-do’ attitude.
• Someone who has a measurable impact as an individual teacher and throughout the school.
• Committed to the happiness and wellbeing of everyone at the school.

This is a permanent opportunity with a salary of MPS/UPS + Outer London Allowance, commensurate with experience.

Do you know a great teacher who would like to hear about opportunities with Leigh Academies Trust? If so, make a referral today for the chance to receive£100as a 'thank you'. Simply complete the referral form byclicking here.T&C's apply.

Working for Leigh Academy Bexley: Leigh Academy Bexley joined Leigh Academies Trust in June 2023 and has provided outstanding academic support and pastoral guidance, so that students can lead fulfilling and successful adult lives: inquisitive, articulate and internationally engaged, our students are defined by their boundless thirst for knowledge, self-improvement and learning.

We believe in providing our young people with an education; one that unlocks curiosity, ignites ambition, and forges a social conscience, equipping our students with the tools they need to have an impact on the world around them. Our teachers lead with professionalism and scholarship; they are experts in their field. All of us are part of a warm and caring family of staff, Governors and Trust colleagues who have the highest ambition and a deep hunger to learn. Our staff receives regular, first-class training to achieve mastery of their craft, amazing support to flourish every day, and a sense of shared moral purpose about the best job in the world.

Our vision is that regardless of background and regardless of their starting point, students will leave us as kind, resilient, independent learners with the right behaviour and attitudes to ensure continuous progress and achievement, ready for the next stage of their education and beyond. We want our students to be successful in their chosen careers, in their relationships and in their interaction with the world. We aspire for Leigh Academy Bexley to be a highly effective and truly inclusive school, reflecting the vibrant, diverse, and dynamic community that we serve. We believe in connecting with our local community and championing our local area.

What the school offers its staff

Being part of Leigh Academies Trust:As of 1st September2024, our Trust comprises 33geographically organised academies (17secondaries, 14 primaries and 2 special) educating more than 24,000 students and employing 4,000 talented staff.Currently, 14 of our academies are considered to be “Outstanding” which is nearly 50% of those which have been inspected whilst part of the Trust. The Trust is establishing four ‘clusters’ of academies: North Kent; Central Kent; South East London; Medway. In addition, the Trust is responsible for one of the region’s biggest initial teaching training organisations, a large teaching school hub and is an accredited apprenticeship provider.Our future plans are found in our Vision 2030 document available on our website.

As part of Leigh Academies Trust, you will have ample opportunity to collaborate with your peers both within the academy and across the whole Trust. This is an important part of our vision as we know through experience that we perform better when we work together. You are supported to undertake regular self-development to continue your professional development and hopefully progress further within the organisation.

Click here to view the benefits available to all LAT employees from day one.

Our commitment to safeguarding:Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Our commitment to equality and diversity:As a Trust we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds.

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Leigh Academies Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

Commitment to safeguarding

Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about this in our Recruitment Guidance. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

We are looking for Mobile Cleaners to join our client, an independent organisation who provide accommodation services to numerous organisations across the UK and continues to develop its business in both central and local government as well as the charitable section. You will be based in and covering the Kent area. For this role you MUST be able to drive. This role will involve going into both occupied and empty properties, clearing and cleaning.

Duties include:

• To ensure the cleaning of all communal areas, offices, toilets and external areas on a regular basis and in accordance with the company standard.


• To ensure all accommodation is clean and fit for purpose.


• Remove rubbish to a suitable place and arrange collection.


• To ensure company procedures are adhered to and all cleaning records are completed and up to date.


• Other duties as deemed reasonable by the Head of Property Services.

Benefits

• 33 days annual leave per annum (25 days plus bank holidays)


• Life Cover (2 x basic salary)


• Westfield Health Membership (offering cashback on health services plus discounts for retailers and gym memberships)


• 6 month probation period


• Employer pension contribution (4% employer, 4% employee)


• Laptop/Phone/other equipment if required as part of job role


• Mileage expenses (claimable from home)


• Referral Scheme

The successful applicant will be subject to Disclosure checks through the Disclosure and Barring Service. Full UK Driving Licence is essential. DVLA checks will be carried out.

Email Lucy at l.wildish@newappointmentsgroup.co.uk if you would like further information. New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975. Committed to diversity, equality and opportunity for all. Twitter: @nagforjobs

Mobile Warehouse Stock Checker - £25,043 - Sevenoaks

Own Car is Required

The position

• This full-time permanent position,you will be responsible for driving around the region based in and around Sevenoaks to complete audits on deliveries.
• Rate of pay: £25,043 per annum
• Weekly hours: 40 hours plus 30 min unpaid break (8.5 hours per day) concessions made to 6 hours per day based on stores visits +50 miles.
• Shift patterns Monday-Friday, within a window of 06:00-16:00
• Working Environment: Ambient
• Full Driving License and access to your own transport is essential.

A day in the life of a Warehouse Stock Operative

As a Mobile Accuracy Checker, you will work as part of a dynamic and supportive team in what can be described as a fast-paced and target driven environment to ensure the stock entering our customer store is accurate.

Job activities

• Audit the Inbound accuracy of multiple supplier deliveries at customer store level.
• Audit Picker accuracy of stock arriving at stores and fully investigate all errors found.
• Adhere to agreed audit and error verification procedures at all times.
• Maintain integrity at all times.
• Ensure the expected productivity levels are achieved, in line with customer expectations.
• Review daily targets in line with customer expectations.

RAS Benefits

• Flexible working shifts patterns - based around the store delivery window
• Competitive salary with optional pension scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Full training to help you perform at your best
• Recognition Awards and Incentives
• Genuine career progression
• Refer a friend bonus
• 20% discount card for our customer (after a qualification period)

Job specifics

• Able to actively respond to both verbal instructions and audible warning devices
• The ability to communicate well, both written and verbally.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• You will be confident in their ability to add and subtract without the use of a calculator.
• Full Driving License and access to your own transport
• All work may require prolonged periods of standing and all employees will be required to kneel, bend and squat in order to access and work with low and ground level stock.

This role is being handled by Retail & Asset Solutions (RAS). To discuss this vacancy or any other great positions we have please call us on 01689 879444 for a confidential chat about working for our business.

By applying to this role, you are consenting to Retail & Asset Solutions to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations. If you have any questions or wish to exercise your right to access, erase or restrict the holding or processing of your data then please contact us at applications@retailassetsolutions.com and we will respond to your query as soon as possible.

Mobile Warehouse Stock Checker - Maidstone - £25,043

Own Car is Required

The position

• This full-time permanent position,you will be responsible for driving around the region based in and around Maidstone to complete audits on deliveries.
• Rate of pay: £25,043 per annum
• Weekly hours: 40 hours plus 30 min unpaid break (8.5 hours per day) concessions made to 6 hours per day based on stores visits +50 miles.
• Shift patterns Monday-Friday, within a window of 06:00-16:00
• Working Environment: Ambient
• Full Driving License and access to your own transport is essential.

A day in the life of a Warehouse Stock Operative

As a Mobile Accuracy Checker, you will work as part of a dynamic and supportive team in what can be described as a fast-paced and target driven environment to ensure the stock entering our customer store is accurate.

Job activities

• Audit the Inbound accuracy of multiple supplier deliveries at customer store level.
• Audit Picker accuracy of stock arriving at stores and fully investigate all errors found.
• Adhere to agreed audit and error verification procedures at all times.
• Maintain integrity at all times.
• Ensure the expected productivity levels are achieved, in line with customer expectations.
• Review daily targets in line with customer expectations.

RAS Benefits

• Flexible working shifts patterns - based around the store delivery window
• Competitive salary with optional pension scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Full training to help you perform at your best
• Recognition Awards and Incentives
• Genuine career progression
• Refer a friend bonus
• 20% discount card for our customer (after a qualification period)

Job specifics

• Able to actively respond to both verbal instructions and audible warning devices
• The ability to communicate well, both written and verbally.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• You will be confident in their ability to add and subtract without the use of a calculator.
• Full Driving License and access to your own transport
• All work may require prolonged periods of standing and all employees will be required to kneel, bend and squat in order to access and work with low and ground level stock.

This role is being handled by Retail & Asset Solutions (RAS). To discuss this vacancy or any other great positions we have please call us on 01689 879444 for a confidential chat about working for our business.

By applying to this role, you are consenting to Retail & Asset Solutions to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations. If you have any questions or wish to exercise your right to access, erase or restrict the holding or processing of your data then please contact us at applications@retailassetsolutions.com and we will respond to your query as soon as possible.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Bishop Justus is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, energetic and adaptable Lead Teacher of Computer science, who can demonstrate excellent subject knowledge. We are driven by a pursuit of high academic standards regardless of background and a desire for all students to experience an exceptional education. Experience teaching Computer science GCSE and A-level is essential.

Our ideal candidate will:

• Be an excellent Lead Teacher of Computer Science;

• Have a love of the subject and desire and ability to convey this to students;

• Be enthusiastic and open to innovation;

• Possess effective communication skills and be emotionally intelligent;

• Possess effective ICT skills and be open to new uses of technology in the workplace;

• Be committed to extra-curricular activities including lunch and after-school clubs;

• Be committed to continuing professional learning;

• Have integrity, optimism and a good sense of humour;

• Hold a good honours degree along with fully qualified teacher status

What the school offers its staff

In return, we offer:

• A happy community committed to the professional development of all colleagues;

• A distinctive local context ensuring we place inclusivity at the heart of all we do;

• A skilled and experienced team of teachers and other professionals;

• A motivated leadership team leading rapid improvement to the students’ life chances;

• A school in which the students are enthusiastic, engaging and thoughtful.

Commitment to safeguarding

Bishop Justus is committed to safeguarding the young people in our care and we expect all our staff to share this commitment.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Our ideal candidate will:

• Be capable of performing as an excellent Head of Design & Technology
• Have a love of the subject and desire and ability to convey this to students;
• Have a love of all areas of design technology, including art and textiles;
• Be enthusiastic, energetic and open to innovation;
• Possess effective communication skills and be emotionally intelligent;
• Possess effective ICT skills and be open to new uses of technology in the workplace;
• Be committed to extra-curricular activities including lunch time activities;
• Be committed to continuing professional learning;
• Have integrity, optimism and a good sense of humour;
• Hold a good honours degree along with qualified teacher status.

What the school offers its staff

In return, we offer:

• An opportunity for a head of faculty role for the right candidate;
• A happy community committed to the professional development of all colleagues;
• A distinctive local context ensuring we place inclusivity at the heart of all we do;
• A skilled and experienced team of teachers and other professionals;
• A motivated leadership team leading rapid improvement to the students’ life chances;
• A school in which the students are enthusiastic, engaging and thoughtful.

We would be pleased to welcome you for an informal visit prior to application.

Commitment to safeguarding

Bishop Justus is committed to safeguarding the young people in our care and we expect all our staff to share this commitment.

Job title: Mobile Site Manager

Salary: £45,000 - £53,000 (DOE) + Van and fuel card

Location: South/Southeast London/Kent

Repairs & Maintenance

Daniel Owen are proud to be representing a leading Social Housing Contractor in the London area that are looking for a brand new Mobile Site Manager to join their team.

Responsibilities:

As a Site Manager on this project, you will be a vital member of the team, and will work with your colleagues and the client to:

• Temporary works coordinator


• Full understanding of drawings


• Create a program of works


• Full understanding of CDM Regulations

To be successful in the role you will possess the following skills and attributes:

• Experience within a similar role


• Able to demonstrate commercial acumen


• Experience of site health and safety good practice


• SMSTS

If this sounds like a role that suits your profile, then feel free to get in touch.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Teacher of Design and Technology

Main Professional Scale or Upper Pay Scale

Full time

We are seeking to appoint a knowledgeable and enthusiastic teacher of DT to support the provision of this popular department for KS3 and KS4 and A-level .

We welcome applications from experienced teachers and those new to the profession. The Judd School is a high performing boys’ grammar school which is enriched by a mixed sixth form. Our 2015 Ofsted Report deemed us to be Outstanding in all areas.

Further details about the school can be found at judd.online. If you require any further information about the vacancy please telephone Nicola Prendergast on 01732 373550.

Applications must be made directly through the TES website. Please ensure you complete full employment and education history, including grades achieved at all levels.

• Employment type: Full time
• Salary: MPS or UPS
• Closing date:Monday 21st October (12pm)*
• Position start date: January 2025
• Interviews: w/c 21st October 2024

*the school reserves the right to interview candidates before the closing date. Therefore, if you are interested in applying for the role, we recommend you do not delay in submitting your application.

What the school offers its staff

The Judd School is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Our commitment is underpinned by robust processes and procedures that seek to minimise risk and continuously promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce.

All posts within the school are subject to an enhanced DBS check. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or age.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

St Gregory’s Catholic School is currently looking for a Teacher of Design & Technology to join our to help us fulfil our goals to provide an outstanding creative environment for our students across our school.

Prior experience of working in a similar role would be an advantage and candidates should have practical knowledge of working in Design & Technology. Experience in Engineering would be an added advantage.

The successful candidate will be a committed team player with a passion and determination to inspire and motivate students to develop a passion for DT. They will be dynamic, emotionally intelligent and sympathetic with the strong Catholic ethos and values of St Gregory’s who are committed to improving the life chances of young people

What the school offers its staff

Benefits of working at St Gregory’s Catholic School

• A supportive and caring working environment for staff and students and a school wide focus on wellbeing.
• Dedicated and bespoke CPD time for all staff and personal development opportunities
• Access to our Fitness Suite
• Access to Kent Rewards Scheme
• Generous Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme which offers counselling, financial guidance, legal enquiries with access to online health and wellbeing resources

Commitment to safeguarding

St Gregory’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and this position is subject to satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Where you’ll work: Tonbridge Campus, but the nature of the work may require travel to any of the College sites as required. Your pay: Tier 7 - £17,988.22 pro rata salary + £3,356.70 enhanced holiday pay Your hours: 37 hours per week, 40 weeks per annum North Kent College (including Hadlow College) is proudly rated as an Ofsted ‘Good’ provider, with ‘Outstanding’ learner behaviours and attitudes (April 2024). With four campuses across Kent and 4,000 students, we strive to equip the young people who study here with an inclusive and innovative education experience to enhance their future career prospects, which, as noted by Ofsted, is supported through our high-quality, industry standard facilities. Each and every staff member plays a key part in delivering the success of our learners’ experience, and we want those who join our curriculum and support teams to share our passion in achieving this. Want to be part of a growing and fast-paced Learning Technology team? Are you dynamic and self-motivated with a passion for all the latest tech and advanced IT skills, and looking to take on a varied and challenging role? As the Learning Support Assistant you will be in supervision of students using the Learning Technology Centre (LTC), advising them on using the Library catalogue, e-resources and LTC facilities. The Learning Technologies team pride themselves on being a friendly and supportive team, so we want you to inject energy and passion into your role whilst working on multiple data driven projects. You’ll work with a wide range of clients, so you’ll also need to be adept at building good relationships. You’ll be joining a driven, supportive, growing and committed team who take pride in delivering great work. Sound like this could be you? No two days will be the same, so if you’re looking for a varied and incredibly fulfilling role look no further – Come for the job… stay for the challenge! To apply and for any further information, please look to visit the College website. The closing date for applications is Friday 8th of November 2024.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Full time Teacher of Technology (Food Technology Specialism)

Required from January 2025

ECT/Main Professional Scale/UPS

The school wishes to appoint an enthusiastic and committed teacher who is able to teach Food and Nutrition to GCSE. The ideal candidate will be confident teaching KS3, 4 and 5; including the KS3 rotation covering Food and Nutrition, Textiles and Product Design.

We are looking to appoint a well-qualified colleague who is flexible, highly motivated and creative with a good knowledge of their subject. This department is fortunate to be benefitting from new facilities.

The person appointed will receive high quality CPD, mentoring and support as well as a wealth of opportunities to develop their practice. There is also plenty of scope to be involved in a wide range of extra-curricular activities.

The school has a high profile for achievement locally and nationally and prides itself on its strong record of internal professional development.

The school was judged by Ofsted to be “Outstanding” in May 2024

Further details and an application form are available from the Staff Vacancies section of the school website www.mgsg.co.uk

Applications made via TES Online will be accepted.

CVs will not be considered and should not be submitted.

All applications with a covering letter addressed to Mrs E Wilson, Headteacher

Closing date: 1 pm Tuesday 5th November 2024

Interviews will take place the following week

What the school offers its staff

Professional Development

Further details about the role

Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend

Technology Department

Due to the expansion of the school, an opportunity has become available for a suitable candidate to join the Technology Department. The person appointed will join a lively, enthusiastic and academically successful Department, which at present comprises four full-time and one part-time members of teaching staff with four technicians for Technology, one of whom is shared with the Drama Department.

Technology is currently taught in a suite of five rooms and new facilities became available in 2018-19. We have a wide range of resources available, and we encourage a variety of teaching methods to be used in the classroom. We embrace new approaches to teaching and develop those that prove successful.

The successful candidate will lead the Technology Team and be supported by their SLT Line Manager and Deputy Headteacher (Curriculum and Staffing). They will also have the opportunity to shape and develop the staffing structure required to continue to support all technology staff to ensure the highest standards of curriculum delivery are maintained and developed for all our students.

Lower School Technology

As students start the school, we introduce students to some new and some familiar materials, techniques and equipment. Across the whole of Year 7 we visit the different stages of the design process, exposing students to situations which will develop their understanding of the stages and developing creativity and resilience. Students rotate through a carousel of Food Preparation and Nutrition, Textiles and Product Design in both Year 7 and Year 8. The core of every material area is the design process which develops skills in:

• Generation, development and communication of ideas
• Creative response and problem solving of briefs and tasks
• Applying knowledge and understanding of materials and processes
• Reflection and evaluation of own designing

Students in Year 8 revisit the three areas of Design Technology. Within the schemes of work, students have the opportunity to revisit parts of the design process in order to reflect on prior learning and develop independence and resilience to make progression. Students use their learning of materials, techniques and equipment to make design decisions that are enriched by a wide range of research techniques that support the students to work creatively. By the end of Year 8 students will have a portfolio of design solutions that will evidence their analytical, theoretical and practical capabilities within the context of design, as well as prepare them for their studies across all subjects.

Upper School

Year 9

Students visit each area of Design Technology (Food Preparation and Nutrition, Textiles and Design Technology) Student sample the GCSE in each of those areas so that they can make informed option choices. Students have the opportunity to experience the learning concepts and skills that transition into each of the GCSE courses that we offer in years 10 & 11. The curriculum offers students a snapshot of what to expect in each of the GCSEs as well as developing higher level practical skills and learning.

Years 10 and 11

The department offers courses in:

Design and Technology- Using iterative design to create systems, products and services that fulfill user needs whilst considering sustainability, ergonomics and manufacture. The students complete design briefs that respond to real world issues through research, analysis and product development.

Textiles Design – Students use inspiration to design and develop a portfolio demonstrating a range of complex skills that they then use to inform the design and manufacture of a textiles outcomes. Students create a sketch book that enables them to present their design journey developing their reflective and analytical skills. Students learn how to develop an idea through using research and testing.

Food Preparation and Nutrition – Students learn a range of skills and techniques to create food products. Students learn about food safety, nutrition and complex techniques. Students carry out a large number of practical activities that enable them to refine their skills as well as their understanding of the science behind the ingredients.

All of these courses are underpinned by the same generic process of designing but the material areas create different challenges that give the opportunity to be creative, innovative and develop design solutions. There is a huge emphasis on problem solving and recognising the moral, social, cultural and environmental issues within design, as a product can, in reality, have both a positive and negative effect on our society.

In carrying out projects, students will develop planning and presentation skills. Using a variety of media, including ICT, students will produce a portfolio of work that will demonstrate their ability to communicate in a variety of ways.

Assessment for all of these courses is listed below:

Textiles - Unit 1-Portfolio of work- 60%, Unit 2- Externally set task- 40%

Design and Technology - 50% coursework portfolio,50% written examination

Food preparation and Nutrition- NEA 1 and 2- 50% and a written examination- 50%

Success in any of the design courses will provide an opportunity for further study at A Level.

Sixth Form

The Department offers courses in A Level Textiles Design, and A level Design & Technology.

Both these courses encourage students to better understand the visual world and provide opportunities to develop a visual language and explore design outcomes.

A Level – Textiles

Students become more aware and confident when making aesthetic judgements and develop their skills to become independent, autonomous artists and designers.

The course is split into 2 components:

• The portfolio unit; personal investigation
• The externally set assignment.

Each unit encourages creativity through project work, which is defined by a collection of work in response to an idea and use of a theme. Students experience a range of material techniques.

Many of our students go on to study Art and Design in further and higher education institutions.

A Level – Design and Technology: Product Design

This course provides students with an opportunity to work creatively to solve problems. It is a balance of theoretical knowledge and practical skills and enables students to work with confidence when faced with challenges.

Students investigate social, cultural, environmental and economic influences on design and technology and can put their skills to practice whilst undertaking a range of practical projects.

The course is split into 3 components:

• Examination paper 1 – assesses technical principles
• Examination paper 2 – assesses design and making principles
• NEA (Non-exam assessment) – assesses practical application of technical, designing and making principles

There are strong links with Mathematics and Science based subjects and a good understanding of these subjects will be essential for studying this subject at A Level.

This course links to several different careers and many students who study this course go on to undertake degrees in subjects like, among many others; Architecture, Product Design, Engineering etc.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Mobile Vehicle Technician vacancy

Location: Sevenoaks

Salary: £16 - £17.40ph (Rising to £34,800 following probation) OTE £42,000
Hours: Monday to Friday, 1 in 3 Saturday's. 35 hour contract.
Ref: OC18156

We have exciting new opportunities for Mobile Vehicle Technicians / Roadside Technicians

This Mobile Vehicle Technician / Roadside Technician is working for one of the UK's leading vehicle breakdown companies who provider a first-class service to thousands of customers. Looking for people to start ASAP!! Exceptional company to work for with a wide range of benefits including starting your day as soon as you start the van.

Fantastic benefits package that includes:

• 23 days annual leave rising to 25 days with service
• No additional travel time - start and finish on your driveway
• Know your shifts 12 months in advance
• A fully equipped state of the art company vehicle with tools and uniform
• Free breakdown cover for you and your household from day one
• Access to a broad range of career progression opportunities and industry leading training
• 24-hour colleague assistance programme
• Company life assurance linked to pension
• Access to MyFlex our flexible benefits site providing numerous benefits including health and wellbeing

Mobile Vehicle Technician :

• Working closely with the breakdown team you will be tasked with attending breakdowns to diagnose issues they have. Working on the vehicles to ideally get them back on the road otherwise making sure the vehicle goes back to the workshop.
• Identifying problems and advising the customer on the vehicle's issues.
• Vehicle servicing & general maintenance including electrical & vehicle Diagnostics.
• Mobile Vehicle Technician / Roadside Technician are the face of the business so its important you deliver exceptional Customer Service.

Mobile Vehicle Technician Requirements:

• A Level 2 light vehicle maintenance qualification (or equivalent)
• Demonstrative technical, electrical, and diagnostic experience
• A customer focused approach
• A full UK driving licence

Consultant - Ryan Scholes

Octane Recruitment

VTSTH

Octane Recruitment are a leading Recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and various related industries.

We are recruiting across the UK for Vehicle Technician, Vehicle Mechanic, Commercial Vehicle Technician, Diagnostic Technician, Senior Technician, Master Technician, Mobile Vehicle Technician, PDI Technician, Prep Technician, MOT Tester, Fast Fit Technician, LCV Technician, Light Commercial Technician, HGV Technician, Bus Technician, LGV Technician, HGV Engineer, HGV Mechanic, HGV Fitter

Octane Recruitment cover a variety of different sectors including Technical, Mechanical, Engineering, Sales, Service, Aftersales, Bodyshop, Fleet & Rental Management, Accounts, Finance, Marketing, & Payroll, Managerial, Logistics, Parts, Administration, Call Centre / Contact Centre, Senior Appointments, Head Office Positions and Confidential Appointments.