Home Economics Technician

National Instruments; Antrim; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working during holidays

Job summary

National Instruments in Antrim requires a Technician 3 to provide technical support for the school’s Educational Programme. The role involves supervising up to 5 staff, training peers, and maintaining teaching resources and safety checks.

You will assist with the development of teaching aids, prepare resources, and ensure safe handling of equipment. The post is part-time (22.5 hours/week) with a permanent contract and flexible working during school holidays.

Qualifications

• Five GCSEs (A*-C) including English and Mathematics or equivalent.
• Experience in supervising staff and managing duties.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations relevant to the role.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff, manage and allocate duties.
• Provide on-the-job training to staff.
• Offer technical advice and support for educational programmes.
• Keep up with relevant technical developments.
• Participate in INSET and disseminate information.
• Develop and produce teaching aids and models.
• Prepare, set up, test, demonstrate and dismantle resources.
• Collect, clean and store equipment securely and maintain readiness.
• Dispose of used materials safely and properly.
• Ensure mandatory checks of materials/equipment by qualified personnel.
• Report unsafe conditions and arrange repairs or disposal.
• Prevent unauthorized access to equipment when not in use.
• Advise on health and safety issues related to equipment use.
• Maintain manual/computerised admin systems for the area.
• Keep an inventory of departmental resources.
• Assist in ordering, receiving, storing and distributing resources.
• Support staff in pupil safety, assist with evacuations, photocopying, and light maintenance.

Skills

People management

Planning & organising

Communication

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Job Reference: 26007207)Primary Location : Antrim-Larne-Larne High SchoolContract Type : PermanentDuration of Contract/Contract End Date : N/AStatus : Part-TimeContract Options : Flexible working arrangements available during school holidays (E.g. Option 1, 2, 3)Hours per Week : 22.5Working Pattern : Monday - Friday 4.5 hours per day. May be amended by negotiation.Grade/Scale : Technician 3 | NJC pt 17- 20 | £31,022 - £32,597 per annum pro rataAdditional Allowance(s) : Not ApplicableAnticipated Interview Date(s) : TBCAdditional Information: A post to work as technician in the school's HE department has become available due to the retirement of the current post holder. Applications are invited from candidates with relevant experience and/or qualifications.JOB DESCRIPTIONJOB TITLE: Technician 3REPORTS TO: School Principal through designated line managerRESPONSIBLE FOR: Maximum of 5 staffJOB PURPOSETo provide technical advice, support and assistance in the implementation of the school’s/department's educational programme.MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESSupervisionSupervise appropriate staff including managing and allocating duties.Identify and provide on the job training to appropriate staff.Advice and SupportProvide technical advice, support and assistance in the implementation of the school’s/department's educational programme.Keep abreast of all relevant technical developments.Participate fully in all relevant INSET and disseminate information as appropriate.Provision and Maintenance of Facilities and Practical ResourcesProvide technical advice, support and assistance to teaching staff in developing and manufacturing teaching aids and models.Prepare resources for all classes including setting up, testing, demonstrating and dismantling suitable resources as per agreed schemes of work.Collect, clean and store all equipment and materials securely in designated storage areas. Ensure items are maintained in a state of 'ready for use'.Dispose of used materials in a safe and approved manner.Ensure that mandatory and/or statutory checks of materials and equipment are carried out by qualified personnel.Inform designated line manager of materials and equipment found to be in an unsatisfactory/unsafe condition and arrange for repair and disposal of such items.Ensure no unauthorised person has unsupervised access to equipment and materials when not in use.Advise on health and safety issues in relation to the use of equipment.AdministrationDevelop, maintain and operate manual and/or computerised systems in relation to administrative tasks associated with the area of work.Maintain an inventory/records of departmental resources.Assist in ordering/purchasing, receiving, checking, storing and distributing resources.GeneralSupport all staff in ensuring the general safety of pupils.Assist with evacuation in emergencies.Undertake photocopying as required.Undertake any of the following duties:- Handling cash in relation to the purchase of practical materials.- Assisting with hospitality at meetings and school functions.- Carry out minor maintenance repairs throughout the school within the competence of the employee.This job description will be subject to review in light of changing circumstances and is not intended to be rigid and inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works. Other duties of a similar nature and appropriate to the grade may be assigned from time to time.In accordance with Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act (1998), the post-holder is expected to promote good relations, equality of opportunity and pay due regard for equality legislation at all times.PERSON SPECIFICATIONNOTES TO JOB APPLICANTSYou must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question, how, and to what extent you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria, where relevant.You must demonstrate how you meet the criteria by the closing date for applications, unless the criteria state otherwise.The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is outlined in the table below.Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out in Section 1 below, using the information provided by you on your application form.Please note that the Selection Panel reserves the right to shortlist only those applicants that it believes most strongly meet the criteria for the role.In the event of an excessive number of applications, the Selection Panel also reserves the right to apply any desirable criteria as outlined in Section 3 at shortlisting, in which case these will be applied in the order listed. It is important therefore that you also clearly demonstrate on your application form how you meet any desirable criteria.SECTION 1 - ESSENTIAL CRITERIAThe following are essential criteria which will initially be measured at the shortlisting stage and which may also be further explored during the interview/selection stage. You should therefore make it clear on your application form how, and to what extent you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.Factor Essential Criteria Method of AssessmentQualificationsFive GCSE’s (Grades A*-C) to include English Language, Mathematics, and subject specific, or equivalent or higher level qualificationsShortlisting by Application FormExperienceA minimum of one year's experience of working in a subject specific related areaA minimum of one year’s experience in the management and supervision of staffShortlisting by Application FormKnowledgeDemonstrable evidence of knowledge of:The requirements of a Technician 3Health and safety regulations, as relevant to the roleShortlisting by Application FormSECTION 2 - ESSENTIAL CRITERIAThe following are additional essential criteria which will be measured during the interview/selection stage.Factor Essential Criteria Method of AssessmentSkills / AbilitiesProven effective planning and organisational skills and an ability to work under pressure to meet deadlinesProven effective people management skillsAbility to work effectively as part of a team to achieve outcomesEvidence of sound interpersonal and communication skillsEvidence of proficiency in the use of computer packages, to include use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and OutlookInterviewValues OrientationEvidence of how your experience and approach to work reflect the school’s values/ethos.The Education Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer