What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint a full-time Design and Technology Technician to join our successful team to support teaching and learning. You will support the teachers in preparing resources and work with students to ensure they achieve their potential.
The successful candidate will possess an NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification and experience in a design and technology discipline along with good numeracy and literacy skills.
- Provide support and assistance to staff and pupils in the delivery of the curriculum.
- Prepare all teaching areas for practical classes, ensuring materials and resources are available for the start of each lesson. At the end of each lesson all teaching areas need to be checked to ensure no materials or equipment are left on the benches and student work is stored safely.
- Cleaning of practical areas, i.e. work surfaces, sinks, store cupboards etc.
- Assist in organisation/maintenance of student folders.
- Assist with putting up/dismantling displays
- Stock taking, replenishing and organisation of materials, tools, parts and components.
- Assist the Head of Department with the processing and collection of orders.
- Photocopying and laminating.
- Using ICT to assist with research, producing resources and production of items for pupil project work
- Participate in training and performance development as required.
- Perform other duties which correspond to the general character of the post and are commensurate with its level of responsibility.
What the school offers its staff
In return we can offer high quality in-house coaching and mentoring; access to a wide range of professional development opportunities; access to Trust networks and professional development; access to Darlington networks; a highly supportive and collaborative staff; amazing children.
Commitment to safeguarding
An enhanced DBS check is required for this post and the successful applicant will either need to apply for a DBS or give the Trust consent to check their status if they are registered with the Update Service. An online search will be undertaken for shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with KCSIE. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and candidates will have the chance to discuss any issues of concern at interview.
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