JOB DESCRIPTION
Post Title Design & Technology Digital & Workshop Technician
Responsible to: Curriculum Leader Technology
Hours: Mon-Thurs 8 am to 4 pm
Fri 8 am to 3.30 pm
Salary: KSC - £26,956 (fte 0.875 £23,601.43 actual salary)
Provide technical and curriculum support services to the Technology department. Working as part of a team to support the smooth running of the department and contributing to the School Improvement Policy.
Responsibilities:
o Liaise with teaching staff and technicians to identify technical support needs generated by the curriculum.
o Ensure that appropriate stock level of apparatus and tools are maintained. Maintain stock books., including carrying out or arranging stock checks.
o Place and progress orders, ensuring spending is in line with departmental policy.
o Keep appropriate financial records, keeping Curriculum Leader of Design and Technology informed of expenditures and liaising with finance department as appropriate.
o Identify equipment needs in consultation with teaching and technician staff to participate in the selection of new equipment.
o Organise and store equipment, apparatus, tools and materials in accordance with the regulations where appropriate.
o Participate in the development of the Design and Technology department’s technical and practical facilities to meet teaching/learning needs.
o Organise the maintenance and repair of departmental apparatus and equipment and have overall responsibility for maintenance records.
o Ensure the maintenance of room services and facilities, liaising with the Curriculum Leader for technical services as appropriate.
o Prepare apparatus, tools and materials and set up equipment for use in practical classes.
o Set up and, on occasion, carry out demonstrations.
o Maintain, retrieve and clean away apparatus/tools etc after use.
o Give technical advice to teachers and pupils assisting in practical classes as appropriate.
o Support staff in the use of ICT, including CAD/CAM 3D printing and laser cutting.
o Use of heat treatment facilities such as brazing and casting.
o Maintain displays in the department as requested by specialist teachers.
o Contribute to the development of the department’s practical work.
o Ensure that satisfactory standards of safety and security are maintained in relation to the department’s technical service.
o Liaise with other departments within the school and with other establishments.
o Undertake appropriate technical duties as requested by the Curriculum Leader of Design and Technology including assistance with whole-school initiatives.
o Keep up to date with undertaking relevant H&S qualifications/training and willingness to complete a first aid training qualification.
Qualifications:
o A good level of education, GCSE or equivalent in relevant discipline.
o Good numeracy and literacy skills.
Experience:
o Experience of working in an educational environment or with young people would be desirable but is not essential.
o Experience of Technology practices and equipment.
Skills & Knowledge:
o Ability to maximise resources to ensure best value.
o Able to prioritise and delegate in order to meet deadlines and according to whole school needs.
o Good communication skills, written and oral.
o Good organisational skills.
o A working knowledge of relevant Health and Safety Policies/codes of practice/legislation would be desirable.
o Knowledge of CAD.CAM processes. Laser cutting, 3D printing desirable, or willingness to learn/develop this skill set.
o Prior experience/willingness to learn ordering of materials/maintaining stock levels.
o Support with extra curricular clubs/activities.
Personal Attributes:
o Ability to work as part of a team.
o Self motivated with an ability to work to deadlines
o Common sense and a sense of humour.
o Enthusiasm and flexibility.
o Resilience and determination when problem solving.
o Ability to relate to children and adults.
o Ability to self evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning and development opportunities.
o Enthusiasm to independently develop skills using a range of equipment in the workshop.
o Commitment to maintaining and complying with Health & Safety regulations.
Staff are expected to undertake any other duties as may be reasonable as directed by the Headteacher and their Line Manager.
Staff are expected to be courteous to colleagues and provide a welcoming environment to visitors and telephone callers.
All staff are expected to take delegated responsibility for the implementation of the Health and Safety Act as may be agreed.
The school will endeavour to make any necessary reasonable adjustments to the job and the working environment to enable access to employment opportunities for disabled job applicants or continued employment for any employee who develops a disabling condition. The job description is current at the time shown, but, in consultation with you, may be changed by the Headteacher to reflect or anticipate changes in the job commensurate with the grade and job title.
Pay: From £23,601.43 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Transport links
Application question(s):
- This position is in a Secondary School and is term time only. Holidays cannot be taken during term time.
Work Location: In person
