Design and Technology Technician
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Description JOB DESCRIPTION: ROLE Job Title: Design and Technology Technician Department: Secondary Reports to: Head of Faculty (Computing/Business/Economics/DT) Direct Reports: NA Safeguarding Statement The English College and ISP are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years employment history. ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply. Job Scope Providing technical and curriculum support services to the Design & Technology Department. The curriculum includes Product Design, Resistant Materials and Textiles. Working as part of a team to support the smooth running of the department and contributing to the School Improvement Plan. Main Duties & Responsibilities This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.
- Liaise with teaching staff and other staff as needed to identify technical support needs generated by the curriculum.
- Ensure that appropriate stock levels of apparatus, equipment and tools are maintained. Maintain record books and 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 Faculty informed of expenditures and liaising with the Finance Department as appropriate.
- Identify equipment needs in consultation with teaching staff to participate in the selection of new equipment.
- Organise and store equipment, apparatus, tools and materials in accordance with the KHDA 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 Head of Faculty 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 etc. 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 policy.
- Liaise with other faculties within the school and with other establishments.
- Undertake appropriate technical duties as requested by the Design and Technology teacher, including assistance with whole-school initiatives.
- Any other duties as assigned by the Line Manager and/or Principal.
Qualifications and related Experience
- A minimum of 3 years proven experience of working in a school DT department.
- Experience of managing inventory, including monitoring of stock levels.
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
- Educated to degree level would be preferred.
- Be able to provide an ICPC and a UK enhanced DBS or equivalent police check.
- Is honest, even when this is uncomfortable.
- Has integrity, even when this is difficult.
- Is transparent, consistent and fair.
- Can be flexible when the situation demands.
- Is reflective, always seeking to improve.
- Always assumes positive intent.
- Is incredibly hard working, even if it means going above and beyond.
- Is a team player and can share the load at peak times.
- Is a lifelong learner - engaged in their own professional development.
- Takes feedback well, always seeking this as helpful feedback to improve.
- Is a strategic thinker - is able to see the bigger picture.
- Is systems oriented.
- Pays attention to detail - has high standards.
- Has impact - can follow things through to an outcome.
- Is proactive at identifying issues before they arise and suggesting solutions.
- Can propose solutions that are suitable for all key stages - solves rather than narrates problems.
- Is thorough in all that they do.
- Has a sense of humor.
- Knowledge and understanding of the British Curriculum is an advantage but not essential.
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