Job Description

About this Role

Cheney School is a large secondary school based in Headington, Oxford. The school is thriving. There is a culture of collaboration, support and care throughout the school, leading to higher standards and greater job satisfaction every year. Our school motto is "think for yourself; act for others"; these are not just empty words, and are an essential part of the way Cheney runs.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Technician to join our Design and Technology Technology department.

We are looking for someone who:

Is passionate about design & technology Has excellent troubleshooting skills and enjoys problem solving Enjoys providing people with guidance on technical matters Is able to implement appropriate health and safety requirements to ensure a safe working environment Has a willingness to learn and develop new skills Has an aptitude for dealing with practical challenges, computer work involving data inputting and administrative organisation Has good interpersonal skills and enjoys working as part of the team
The post is for 37 hours per week, working during term-time plus 5 INSET days. The role attracts Grade 6 (Points 8 -13) with salary of 22,293 - 24,155 pro rata

If you would like to arrange a visit or have a confidential conversation about the role, prior to application, please contact Emma Garden, Head of Design & Technology: ega@cheneyschool.org or telephone 01865 765726

Cheney School is part of the River Learning Trust (RLT)

Education has the power to change lives, communities and society for the better. At RLT we believe that we can achieve more for our pupils, trainees, staff and communities by working together rather than alone. Schools in RLT are united by a common belief in the benefits of working together, and by our commitment to shared principles.

OUR VISION

is for our schools and SCITT to improve rapidly, continuously and sustainably: to be better faster together.

OUR 'WHY?'

is that children and young people 'only get one go' in school and therefore as part of RLT we aim to ensure the best possible 'go' for our pupils.

OUR 'HOW?

' is through the highest support and challenge for our schools and each other, underpinned by our principles.

Our employees benefit from a wide variety of support including extensive continuing professional learning and development opportunities, wellbeing and staff networks and access to Defined Benefit Pension Schemes (TPS and LGPS) for all staff. For more information on what it is like to work for the Trust, and the benefits you could access, please see our "Working in RLT" guide.

This role includes regulated activity relevant to children.

The River Learning Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism. The Trust is required to conduct a variety of checks and online searches about you as part of their recruitment process in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. It is an offence to apply for certain roles within schools if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

For all RLT Safer Recruitment Documentation candidates should click on the following link RLT Safer Recruitment Documents for Candidates. Please see our website for up to date policies including our Child Protection and Behaviour Policies.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. For further guidance for applicants click on this link List of offences that are not filtered

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 22,313.00-24,176.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:

OXFORD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

Technical support: 1 year (preferred) Customer service: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 03/06/2025
Expected start date: 16/06/2025