Department Technician

Wadham School; Merriott; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Wadham School in Merriott is seeking a proactive individual to support practical lessons across Food, DT, Creative Arts and Performing Arts. You will prepare materials and equipment and assist students in class, applying practical skills and strong communication. A keen interest in displays and teamwork is essential.

The role suits someone organised, flexible and able to work under pressure, with a commitment to the aims and values of comprehensive education.

Qualifications

• Excellent communicator with clear, effective verbal and written skills.
• Experience of working with materials in a school or workshop context.
• Able to manage time effectively, meet deadlines and prioritise workload.
• Organised and efficient with a proactive approach to tasks.

Responsibilities

• Work with leaders of curriculum areas: Food, DT, Creative Arts and Performing Arts.
• Prepare materials and equipment for practical lessons.
• Apply practical and communication skills to support students in the classroom.
• Assist with displays around the school and contribute to a team environment.

Skills

Communication

Materials handling

Time management

Organisational skills

Job description

We are looking for to appoint a personto this role who will relish the opportunity to:

• work with leaders of our curriculum areas:Food, DT, Creative Arts and Performing Arts.
• prepare materials and equipment for practical lessons.
• applypractical and communications skills to support students in the classroom.
• havean interest and enthusiasm to work on displays around the school.
• bepart of a team.

You are likely tobe someone who:

• is an excellent communicator.
• has experience of working with materials.
• is flexible, able to work under pressure,meet deadlines and prioritise workload.
• is organised, efficient and confident intheir work and abilities.
• has a commitment to the aims and valuesof comprehensive education.