Isaac Newton Academy, Redbridge

Interim Principal: Jo Spencer

Reprographics Technician Apprentice

Brand-new all-through mixed 4-18 comprehensive in Redbridge.

In September 2012 Isaac Newton Academy opened with its inaugural cohort of 180 year 7 students. In 2014 the primary phase opened with 90 pupils per year group. The school will grow, year on year, to become a 4-18 academy of nearly 2000 students.

We are looking to appoint an exceptional Reprographics Technician Apprentice as soon as possible.

If you are seeking a challenging and highly rewarding position, enriching the lives of the students who attend Isaac Newton Academy and members of the local community, then we are keen to hear from you.

If you have any technical issues with the application form, please contact our recruitment team on 0203 116 6345 or recruitment@arkonline.org. For a candidate information pack or an informal, confidential discussion please contact our HR Office, on 020 8911 6666 or email recruitment@isaacnewtonacademy.org.

Please complete your application by 11:59pm on Monday 14th January 2019.

Interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified, so early application is strongly advised.

Location:      Ilford, Redbridge

Start date:   As soon as possible

Salary:          £201.60 a week

Ark is committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

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Job Description: Reprographics Technician Apprentice

Reporting to:            Reprographics Technician                     
Start date:                   As soon as possible                     
Disclosure level       Enhanced

Initial Responsibilities

• Photocopying and printing
• Laminating
• Scanning
• Collating documentation
• Comb and spiral binding
• Cutting card/paper
• Assist with maintenance of printers around the school (ensuring they all have paper stock, are all in working order etc.)
• Manage stock of reprographic materials
• Set up AV equipment/resources for morning assemblies (i.e. laptop, projector, microphone)

Potential Responsibilities (with training)

• Assist with taking photographs/videos at school events
• Creating/formatting documentation
• Assist in the production of posters/display materials/graphic design
• Assist with digital media and uploading of content to the school VLE system, digital signage system and website
• Technical support for school productions and events

Academy Culture

• To help create a strong academy community, characterised by consistent, orderly behaviour and caring, respectful relationships by maintaining a presence around the Academy
• To help develop an Academy culture and ethos that is utterly committed to achievement
• To demonstrate a commitment to equality of opportunity for all members of the Academy’s community
• To actively promote the Academy at all times
• To contribute to discussions at meetings
• To contribute to the writing and implementation of the Academy Improvement Plan
• To be active in issues of student welfare and support.

Other

• To undertake other various responsibilities as directed by the Assistant Principal or Principal
• To meet the expectations of all INA staff as laid out in the Staff Expectations Policy
• To uphold all Academy polices with consistency and diligence.

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Person Specification: Reprographics Technician Apprentice

Qualification Criteria

• Educated to at least GCSE/ A level or equivalent (minimum GCSE C grades in English and Mathematics)

Knowledge

• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills: able to communicate effectively with students and colleagues
• Ability to supervise students and establish a constructive, safe and ordered atmosphere in the classroom. 

Experience

• Previous experience will be an asset

Behaviours

• A firm and constant belief in the unlimited potential of every student and a commitment to inclusive educational provision
• Motivation to continually improve standards and achieve excellence
• Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all students and providing equality of opportunity
• The ability to enthuse and inspire others
• The ability to consistently deliver outstanding cover lessons
• Effective and systematic behaviour management, with clear boundaries, sanctions, praise and recognition
• Excellent communication, planning and organisational skills
• Resilience, motivation and commitment to driving up standards of achievement
• Acting as a role model to staff and students
• Commitment to regular and on-going professional development and training to establish outstanding classroom practice
• The ability to develop positive relations with students and adults
• The ability to work effectively alone and as a part of a team
• Excellent listening skills
• Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills and ICT skills
• Strong organisational and time management skills and a flexible attitude towards work
• The ability to take personal responsibility, a readiness to reflect and self-evaluate, and the ability to change, develop and improve
• Confidence and self-motivation
• The ability to work well under pressure
• High levels of honesty and integrity
• A sense of humour and desire to have fun
• Ability to adapt to change and work successfully in a team
• Patience and emotional resilience.

Other

• This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check
• The post holder must be committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and to providing equality of opportunity.