Art, Design & Technology Technician

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: TECHNICIAN: Art, Design & Technology

Hours: 36 per week

Scale: Grade D / E (depending on skills and experience)

Responsible to: Head of Engineering; Head of Art & Music

Important Functional Internal Relationships:

Headteacher, teaching and support staff, Site team, pupils

Important External Relationships:

LA officers, external agencies, parents

Main Purpose of Job:

• to support the effective and efficient delivery of the Art & Design Technology curriculum

Principal Responsibilities

● Liaise with teaching staff to identify technical support needs generated by the curriculum

● Ensure that appropriate stock level of apparatus and tools are maintained; carrying out or arranging stock checks

● Place and progress orders, ensuring spending is in line with departmental policy

● Keep appropriate financial records, keeping Head of Engineering and the Head of Art & Music informed of expenditures and liaising with Finance Department as appropriate

● Identify equipment needs in consultation with teaching and technician staff to participate in the selection of new equipment

● Organise and store equipment, apparatus, tools and materials in accordance with the Learning Trusts regulations where appropriate

● Participate in the development of the Engineering Faculty’s and the Art & Music Faculty’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 Site Team 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 to 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

‘This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.’

PERSON SPECIFICATION

TECHNICIAN: Art, Design & Technology

Main Criteria

Essential Criteria

Desirable Criteria

Form of Assessment

Experience

• Experience of working as a Technician in the two curriculum areas

Application form

Knowledge / Skills

• An active interest in Art, Design and Technology
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, with colleagues
• Able to contribute to and be an integral part of a team
• Friendly and outgoing personality
• Enthusiasm and drive
• A self-motivated approach to work
• A proven ability to organise and self manage
• To be adaptable and have the ability to work under pressure if needed
• To have good working relationships with pupils
• Relevant qualifications and certifications
• Basic knowledge of Health and Safety and COSHH requirements
• Ability to repair and maintain equipment and machines whilst demonstrating a high level of competency in using them
• A working knowledge of CAD / CAM

Interview

and Application form

Other

• To uphold the Code of Conduct for staff as published in the Staff Handbook

Interview

‘This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.’

SOUTHBOROUGH HIGH SCHOOL

VISION AND VALUES

Our Vision: Aspiration, Commitment, Excellence

Our Values:

• Support
• Challenge
• Respect
• Resilience
• Relationships
• Responsibility

Our Purpose:

• To make the difference for all of our students.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £21,294.00-£27,065.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Are you interested in Art and Design & Technology and supporting young people?

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 29/06/2023
Expected start date: 01/09/2023