Skip to main content
Ref no:
GLA10386
Published:
19/05/2023
Closes:
04/06/2023
Location:
Various locations throughout the City, G4 0QW
Salary:
£10,901.80 per year
Contract Type:
Apprenticeship
Position Type:
Full Time
Hours:
35 hours per week

Job Description

Glasgow City Council – Education Services (TSS): Modern Apprentice: Support Service Technician (Technical)

 

Reference Number: (Glasgow Guarantee website)

GGA-2023-1418

Closing Date: 04/06/23

 

Please note that this post is subject to restrictions and accessed via the Glasgow Guarantee website. To apply for the vacancy, click on the following link for Glasgow Guarantee website.

https://www.glasgowguarantee.org/  (Glasgow Guarantee Website)

https://www.glasgowguarantee.org/Vacancies/VacancyDetail/1418

 

Job Description

DUE TO FUNDING CRITERIA, THIS VACANCY IS AVAILABLE TO THE FOLLOWING:
16-19 YEAR OLDS
20-29 YEAR OLDS WITH A DISABILITY
20-29 YEAR OLDS WHO ARE CARE EXPERIENCED

4 year apprenticeship as a Support Service School Technician (Technical), undertaking a wide range of duties within Technical, Science, and AV/ICT within a school science department. You will be studying towards an HNC in Mechanical Engineering at Glasgow Clyde College, which is delivered on block release at East Kilbride & District Engineering Group Training Association Ltd (EKGTA).

Key Responsibilities

Provision of technical support required to support teaching and learning, including the safe use and maintenance of fixed machinery and equipment, safe storage and servicing of general school equipment and chemicals with due regard to Health & Safety procedures.

Key Skills

A keen interest in engineering, technical subjects, science and ICT/AV related work and processes would be helpful. You will be proactive and demonstrate problem solving skills and a practical attitude towards work. Can demonstrate an ability to work as part of a specialist team of school based technicians and can demonstrate a high level of communication skills.

Apprenticeship Framework Level

HNC

Apprenticeship Framework Title

Mechanical Engineering

Training Provider

Glasgow Clyde College

Company profile

Education Services – The Technician Support Service (TSS) supports teaching and learning in all sectors of Education Services within Glasgow City Council.

TSS provide a wide range of advisory, technician support and other specialist services to all educational establishments. For full details please visit the www.tssglasgow.org

The service is provided by professional technicians who have a wide range of specialised skills, expertise and experience in the education sector including Personnel and staff training and development role within Education Services. As well as Technician Service Management and Health & Safety Related Services to the department.

Education, Qualifications and Training

1 Higher in either Maths or Physics with a minimum pass grade ‘C’ or any nationally recognised equivalent qualification e.g. NC Mechanical Engineering.

Experience & Knowledge

None required - training is provided in-house and at college

Any Additional Requirements

Some elements of the Science, ICT and Audio Visual content of a School Support Service Technicians duties will also be covered via in-house training during the 4 year apprenticeship.

Additional in-house training will be provided via the Technician Support Service - Technician Progression Scheme and the Scottish Schools Educational Research Centre Technician CPD Training Scheme courses. Completion of Technician Passport during the 4 year apprenticeship.

 

Application Packs

Alternative Application Packs can be requested in other formats for example, Large Print, Braille, Audio and other languages. To request an alternative Application Pack please phone 0141 287 1054. Packs will be posted out to you within 3 working days of receiving your telephone request. Please note the closing date of the job advert to ensure that you give yourself plenty of time to complete your application form and return it to us.

Further Information

For further information about working for us please refer to our website Working for us

  • Disability Confident Employer - Employer
  • Armed Forces Covenant Silver.png
  • Stonewall Diversity Champion
  • Carer Positive Employer in Scotland - Exemplary
  • See Me: in Work Partner
  • Miscarriage Association: The Pregnancy Loss Pledge