DT & Engineering Technician

Westcliff High School for Girls; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

A secondary school in Southend-on-Sea is seeking a dedicated DT & Engineering Technician to support teaching and maintain safety standards. The role includes preparing materials for lessons and assisting students. The position is part-time and involves working during term time along with 3 extra days, with a competitive salary of £21,687.16 - £22,031.33.

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain high safety standards in workshops.
• Experience in design and making moulds and jigs for D&T projects.
• Skills in preparing lesson materials and managing stock levels.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching staff during lessons in workshops.
• Maintain equipment and monitor stock levels.
• Assist students with their practical work.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Proactivity

Job description

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed, and organized individual to join us as a DT & Engineering Technician supporting teaching to Advanced Level.

Lovely students and expert colleagues in a school that fosters positive relations, good wellbeing, promotes equality and inclusion, and celebrates diversity.

VISION AND PURPOSE:

• To help maximize student achievement and progress
• To assist with the wider provision of the school
• To promote positive behaviour from all students

The main function of the technician is to work as a member of the D&T team in maintaining the workshops and stores, supporting teaching by preparing equipment and materials for lessons, and assisting pupils as required. Whilst on the premises, work with teaching and caretaking staff to ensure that the CDT block is not left both open and unattended at any time; also unlock and lock up the internal cupboards in consultation with the Head of Department.

The preparation of lesson, year set, and class set kits (as appropriate). These are to be taken into the workshop (or classroom/laboratory) at the beginning of the lesson. The boxes which have been collected by the end of the lesson should be returned to their place of storage. Machines and floors should be swept/cleared of any debris after practical lessons, and all tools stored away correctly.

Be vigilant over maintaining high safety standards in the workshops and be ready to assist pupils with their practical work as requested by the Head of Department.

Design and make moulds and jigs for all D&T and Engineering KS3, KS4, KS5 projects.

Design and make visual teaching aids for KS3, KS4, and KS5.

Make and repair equipment for the Food and Textiles Departments as required.

Undertake activities under the direction of the Head of Department to design and test project prototypes to support teaching.

Design and execute working drawings under the direction of the Head of Department to support teaching.

Support teaching staff during lessons in the workshops and assist students with their work.

Manage administration duties related to extra-curricular clubs and competitions, including organizing photocopying and liaising with reprographics.

Stock Levels:

• Monitor stock levels throughout the year and inform the Head of Department when stocks are low.
• Order all stock for Design Technology and Engineering under the direction of the Head of Department.
• Liaise with suppliers to ensure cost control and efficient delivery.
• Maintain up-to-date records of suppliers and catalogues, stored on the computer.

Safety:

• Maintain hand tools in a serviceable condition, replacing blades and sharpening cutting edges when necessary.
• Maintain and service all fixed and portable equipment in the Design & Technology and Engineering Rooms.
• Understand safety checks and maintenance requirements for electrical equipment, undertake and log all testing, and perform daily checks and cleaning.
• Implement standard safety practices regarding electrical equipment usage.
• Undertake ongoing improvements in storage and teaching facilities and maintain the CDT block in good order.
• Maintain records for all dust extraction units in workshops.
• Monitor and replace filters on the laser cutter as required.

The ability to work as part of a team, be proactive, inspiring, and an effective communicator is essential.

Essex 2024 Scale 3, Point 5 - 6 (£21,687.16 - £22,031.33 actual)

Part-time, Permanent, during term time plus 3 days (INSET/Holiday working), 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (30 minutes unpaid lunch each day). Early finish one day per week to be agreed with Line Manager.