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Design and Technology Technician
Job Posted: 10 days ago
Salary: £ 14 - 16 / Hour
Job Type: Permanent
Location: North West
Expire in: 18 days
Job Description
Providing technical and curriculum support services to the Design & Technology Department. The curriculum includes Product Design, Textiles, and Cooking & Nutrition. Working as part of a team to support the smooth running of the department and contributing to the School Improvement Plan.
Liaise with teaching staff and technicians to identify technical support needs generated by the curriculum.
Ensure that appropriate stock levels of apparatus and tools are maintained. Maintain stock books, including carrying out or arranging stock checks.
Place and progress orders, ensuring spending is in line with departmental policy.
Keep appropriate financial records, keeping the Head of Design and Technology informed of expenditures and liaising with the Finance Department as appropriate.
Identify equipment needs in consultation with teaching and technician staff and participate in the selection of new equipment.
Organise and store equipment, apparatus, tools, and materials in accordance with the Learning Trust's regulations, where appropriate.
Participate in the development of the Design and Technology department's technical and practical facilities to meet teaching/learning needs.
Organise the maintenance and repair of departmental apparatus and equipment and have overall responsibility for maintenance records.
Ensure the maintenance of room services and facilities, liaising with the Team Leader for Technical Services as appropriate.
Prepare apparatus, tools, and materials and set up equipment for use in practical classes.
Set up and, on occasion, carry out demonstrations.
Maintain, retrieve, and clean away apparatus/tools after use.
Ensure that the practical requirements of practical assessments and examinations are met, including preparing, setting up, and testing materials, apparatus, and equipment. Attend examination previews.
Give technical advice to teachers and pupils assisting in practical classes as appropriate.
Maintain displays in the Faculty as requested by specialist teachers.
Contribute to the development of the Faculty's practical work.
Ensure that satisfactory standards of safety and security are maintained in relation to the department's technical service in accordance with School/Trust policy.
Liaise with other faculties within the school and with other establishments.
Undertake appropriate technical duties as requested by the Head of Design and Technology, including assistance with whole-school initiatives.
Work with small groups of students on practical tasks.
Requirements:
Previous school experience as a Design and Technology Technician
DBS on Update Service OR Willingness to pay and obtain one
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