To assist and advise teaching staff on the preparation and layout in classrooms for practical exercises, running trials, demonstrations and helping students with learning activities as appropriate.
To ensure equipment and materials prepared for lessons are to the specification of the teacher requisitions, including making up special equipment or modifying from existing equipment as necessary from instructions supplied by the teaching staff.
In conjunction with the appropriate teachers to advise students on the safe and proper use of tools and equipment and on the correct and safe way to carry out learning activities. To also advise staff, as necessary, on Health and Safety issues and on the best way to carry out practical work.
To support students prepare materials for both 3D and 2D projects, e.g. stretch canvas, prepare screens for printing.
To assist in practical lessons and after hours activities when requested.
To assist in the safety, repair and general maintenance of all resources, equipment and tools in conjunction with the appropriate line managers. To advise these on any maintenance or inspection needed by the equipment which is beyond postholder’s competence.
Ensure understanding of subject syllabus and schemes of work in order to prepare for practical lessons adequately.
To assist with stock keeping, using the computerised stock take database and ensuring that appropriate levels of stock are maintained. Carrying out regular stocktaking checks and ordering as necessary.
To undertake safety checks as required and comply with the requirements of Health and Safety, and other relevant legislation and school documentation. This to include carrying out appropriate risk assessments for practical and technical activities.
Ensure implementation of health and safety regulations across the subject area.
To assist in ensuring that all equipment and materials are stored safely and securely, ensuring that they are maintained in good condition and readily available for issue.
To dispose of used hazardous waste in a safe manner as well as ensuring that health and safety standards are maintained in the subject areas.
To undertake basic maintenance and cleaning of equipment and to organise its construction, cleaning, servicing and repair as required in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
To dispose of waste in a safe manner as well as ensuring that hygiene and health and safety standards are maintained in the practical areas
Keep up to date with health and safety regulations and with developments in practical Design Technology attending relevant courses an reading publications.
To work in close association with other technical staff to assist in keeping areas neat, clean, tidy and in a safe condition in readiness for lessons, ensuring effective care and maintenance of the subject areas, including organisation of storage areas.
Requirements :
Qualifications, Knowledge & Training
Educated to A Level or equivalent
Basic knowledge of Health and Safety regulations
Evidence of continuing professional development
Knowledge of national curriculum
Experience
Experience working with a range of Design Technology & catering equipment and resources
Experience or solid understanding of working as a technician in a school or educational establishment, undertaking a range of practical tasks