Design and Technology Technician

Kesgrave High School; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Kesgrave High School in Ipswich is seeking a dedicated individual to support the Technology department, assisting in Design & Technology, Electronics, Graphics, Textiles and Engineering lessons. You will prepare materials and resources for lessons and help pupils with tools and equipment.

The role also involves maintaining Technology rooms and ensuring Health & Safety procedures are followed, with a commitment to ongoing personalised CPD and career development within the school and Trust.

Qualifications

• Providing practical support to the teaching and learning of Technology.
• Preparing materials and resources for lessons in Technology subjects.
• Assisting in the classroom, supporting teachers and pupils with operating tools and machinery.
• Ensuring Health & Safety regulations and procedures are followed.
• Maintenance of all rooms and areas in the Technology block.
• Commitment to personalised CPD and career opportunities within the school and Trust.
• DBS checks required for all posts.

Responsibilities

• Providing practical support to the teaching and learning of Technology (which includes Design & Technology, Electronics, Graphics, Textiles and Engineering).
• Preparing materials and resources for lessons in the above subjects.
• Assisting in the classroom, supporting the teacher and pupils with operating tools and machinery.
• Ensuring the environment adheres to Health & Safety regulations and procedures.
• Maintenance of all rooms and areas in the Technology block.

Job description

The Technology department consists of 11 teaching rooms, open areas, Technician room, storage cupboards and offices. The Food department have their own Technician.

The purpose of the job will include:

Providing practical support to the teaching and learning of Technology (which includes Design & Technology, Electronics, Graphics, Textiles and Engineering)

Preparing materials and resources for lessons in the above subjects

Assisting in the classroom, supporting the teacher and pupils with operating tools and machinery

Ensuring the environment adheres to Health & Safety regulations and procedures

Maintenance of all rooms and areas in the Technology block

Staff benefit from excellent conditions of service and we are committed to personalised CPD and career opportunities both within our school and the Trust.

We are proud to be part of East Anglian Schools Trust (EAST) alongside Farlingaye High School, Bungay High School, Castle East School, Holbrook Academy, EAST SCITT, and six primary schools Aldeburgh, Wickham Market, Easton, Kyson, Leiston and Saxmundham with whom we work closely with.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks required for all posts.