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The Education Authority is seeking a Technician 2 to provide technical support and assistance to teaching staff. This role involves supervising staff, maintaining educational resources, and ensuring health and safety compliance. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in a supervisory role.
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Technician 2
REPORTS TO: School Principal through designated line manager
RESPONSIBLE FOR: Maximum of 5 staff
JOB PURPOSE: To provide technical support and assistance to teaching staff in the implementation of the school’s/department's educational programme.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
This is a discretionary element of the job description. The grade may be awarded if supervision is not a component of the post.
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.
To view the summary of terms and conditions for this post, click here.
The 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 Assessment |
---|---|---|
Qualifications | Five GCSE’s (Grades A*-C) to include English Language, Mathematics, and Science, or equivalent or higher level qualifications | Shortlisting by Application Form |
Experience | A minimum of one year’s experience in the management and supervision of staff | Shortlisting by Application Form |
Knowledge | Demonstrable evidence of knowledge of:
| Shortlisting by Application Form |
The following are additional essential criteria which will be measured during the interview/selection stage.
Factor | Essential Criteria | Method of Assessment |
---|---|---|
Skills / Abilities | Proven effective planning and organisational skills and an ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines | Interview |
Values Orientation | Evidence of how your experience and approach to work reflect the school’s values/ethos. You will find information about the school’s values/ethos on our school website | Interview |
Some or all of the desirable criteria may be applied by the Selection Panel in order to determine a manageable pool of candidates. Desirable criteria will be applied in the order listed. You should make it clear on your application form how, and to what extent you meet the desirable criteria, as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.
Factor | Desirable Criteria | Method of Assessment |
---|---|---|
Experience | A minimum of one year's experience of working in a science related area | Shortlisting by Application Form |
The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 defines working directly with children or young people or in specified places as ‘regulated activity’.
In the event that you are recommended for appointed to a post that involves ‘regulated activity’, the Education Authority will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure of Criminal Background. Please note that you WILL be expected to meet the cost of an Enhanced Disclosure Certificate. Details of how to make payment will be sent to you at the pre-employment stage.
Further information can be accessed at NI Direct or the Department of Justice.
To view the applicant guidance notes, please click here.
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The Education Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer