Senior DT Technician

Wigmore School; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Wigmore Academy Trust is seeking a dedicated Design Technology Technician to support staff and pupils in the Design and Technology department. You will join an established team at the High School and coordinate practical resources and facilities, ensuring safe operation of machinery used in design technology.

Essential attributes include maintaining a clean, safe working environment, following instructions, practical skills, and strong interpersonal abilities.

Qualifications

• Appropriate qualifications at Level 2 and above demonstrating capability of managing a practical school environment.
• Food Hygiene Certificate (desirable).
• English and maths at Grade C/4 or above at GCSE (desirable).
• First Aid certificate (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate use and development of practical resources and facilities.
• Provide guidance and support in meeting the practical requirements of the DT curriculum.
• Liaise with all areas of the school and external organisations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Level 2 qualification

Food Hygiene Certificate

First Aid certificate

GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4)

Tools

Machinery safety knowledge

Catering equipment knowledge

Job description

Senior Design Technology Technician

WigmoreAcademy Trust is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated DesignTechnology Technician to provide support for the staff and pupils in the Designand Technology department. You would be joining an established and friendlyteam in a popular and high achieving school.

Basedat the High School you would be responsible to the Head of Science and Design Technology inco-ordinating the use of, and development of, practical resources andfacilities, including the provision of guidance and support in meeting thepractical requirement of the DT curriculum, as well as liaising with all areasof the school and outside organisations.

ESSENTIAL

Qualifications

• Appropriate qualifications at Level 2 and above whichdemonstrate the capability of managing a practical school environment

DESIRABLE

• Food Hygiene Certificate
• English and maths at Grade C/4 or above at GCSE
• First Aid certificate

ESSENTIAL

Experience

• Experience of practical technology equipment

DESIRABLE

• Experience of working with children
• Experience of working in a design technology environment

ESSENTIAL

Knowledgeand Understanding

• Knowledge of the use and safety features of a range ofmachinery important to design technology

DESIRABLE

• Knowledge of the use and safety features of a range ofmachinery important to the catering industry

ESSENTIAL

Abilitiesand Skills

• Ability to maintain clean, tidy and hygienic workingenvironment
• Ability to follow instructions efficiently
• Practical skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Time management skills

DESIRABLE

• ICT literacy
• Administrative skills

ESSENTIAL

PersonalAttributes

• Resilient
• Reliable
• Committed
• Honest
• Trustworthy
• Dedicated
• Patient
• Loyal
• Enthusiasm, warmth and a good sense of humour
• High expectations of self and others

ESSENTIAL

Other Factors

• Goodattendance record
• Outstandingreferences
• Willingnessto undertake further training
• Acommitment to high educational standards, which maximise the achievements ofall pupils
• Acommitment to equality of opportunity for all pupils
• Acommitment to the school’s ethos and values
• Flexibilityin the work environment
• Awillingness to reflect upon experiences in a critical and constructive manner

Police clearance (DBScheck)