Design & Technology Technician

HOLME GRANGE SCHOOL

Heathlands Road, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 3AL
Tel: 0118 978 1566 e-mail: hr@holmegrange.org
Independent Co-educational School from 3 – 16 years

Required As Soon as Possible

Design & Technology Technician

Holme Grange is a successful, traditional yet innovative Independent School with a real soul. We aim to
stimulate intellectual curiosity and encourage pupils to embrace challenge. We have high expectations, for
ourselves and our pupils. Pastoral care is the responsibility of every member of staff and is one of the many
strengths of the School.

The primary purpose of this role is to support the D&T Department in delivering the curriculum.  The school has
well equipped working spaces and pupils use CAD, 3D printers and laser cutters in bringing their designs to life.
This exciting work continues outside the classroom with projects such as our eco cars.  The post holder may also
provide support to our food technology curriculum.

Holme Grange is committed to sustainability and has been awarded the ISI Award for Excellence in this field on
more than one occasion.  The post holder will work with the Sustainability Lead in this crucial area, assisting
with our delivery of projects including the annual SustainFest.

The post holder will also contribute to our exciting theatrical programme by helping realise sets for productions.

Professional  development  opportunities  are  available  and  encouraged.  Among  other  benefits  we  offer
competitive  salaries  and  a  contributory  pension  scheme;  free  lunch  and  refreshments  during  term  time;  an
Employee  Assistance  Programme,  wellbeing  sessions  and  personal  coaching;  staff  discount  scheme;  and  fee
reductions for eligible children attending Holme Grange.

A willingness to play a full part in the extra-curricular and pastoral life of our happy and vibrant school is essential.
Holme Grange has its own salary scale.

Holme Grange is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants for all jobs will
undergo appropriate child-protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and
Barring Service (DBS) check to enhanced level. A Prohibition Check is also carried out. Holme Grange School is
an equal opportunities employer.

Full  details  and  application  form  available  at  www.holmegrange.org or  by  telephoning  0118  978  1566.    Pre-
interview visits welcomed and can be arranged by contacting the HR Team.

Applications will only be accepted by completion of an application form which should be submitted with a letter
of application to the Headteacher, Mrs Pippa Adams

Closing date for applications: until the position is filled

Interviews: as soon as possible