Technician 1 - Home Economics

Education Authority; Ballymena; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education provider in Ballymena seeks a Technician 1 to support teaching staff with technical assistance. The role involves maintaining resources and ensuring health and safety standards. Candidates should have five GCSEs including English and Mathematics, and at least six months of relevant experience. Strong planning and organizational skills are essential. This position includes responsibilities in managing equipment and supporting administrative tasks.

Benefits

Opportunities for further training

Healthcare benefits

Pension plan

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months' practical assistance experience in a school or relevant setting.
• Demonstrable knowledge of Technician 1 requirements and health and safety regulations.
• General administrative knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to teaching staff.
• Maintain inventory and records of departmental resources.
• Assist in ordering and distributing educational resources.

Skills

Effective planning and organisational skills

Ability to work effectively in a team

Sound interpersonal and communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Word

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook

Education

Five GCSEs (Grades A*-C) including English Language and Mathematics

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Technician 1

REPORTS TO: School Principal through designated line manager

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

Provision and Maintenance of Facilities and Practical Resources

• Prepare, organise and basic construction of resources for teacher demonstrations and practical examinations.
• Set out equipment and materials for class use and remove same when class is complete.
• Collect, clean and store equipment and materials 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.

Administration

• Operation of manual and/or computerised systems in relation to administrative tasks associated with the area of work.
• Maintain an inventory/records of departmental resources.
• Assistance in the ordering/purchasing, receiving, checking, storing and distribution of resources.

General

• Support all staff in ensuring the general safety of pupils.
• Assist with evacuation in emergencies.
• Undertake photocopying as required.

Technical staff may be required to undertake any of the following duties

• Handling cash in relation to the purchase of practical materials.
• Assisting with hospitality at meetings and school functions.
• Carrying 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.

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PERSON SPECIFICATION

NOTES TO JOB APPLICANTS

• You 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 CRITERIA

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: Qualifications

Five GCSEs (Grades A*-C) to include English Language, Mathematics and subject specific specialism, or equivalent or higher level qualifications.

Shortlisting by Application Form.

Factor: Experience

A minimum of 6 months' experience of practical assistance experience in a school or other relevant setting.

Shortlisting by Application Form.

Factor: Knowledge

Demonstrable evidence of knowledge of:

• The requirements of a Technician 1.
• Health and safety regulations, as relevant to the role.
• General administrative processes and records.

Shortlisting by Application Form.

SECTION 2 - ESSENTIAL CRITERIA (Interview)

• Proven effective planning and organisational skills and an ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team to achieve outcomes.
• Evidence of sound interpersonal and communication skills.
• Evidence of proficiency in the use of computer packages, to include use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Evidence of how your experience and approach to work reflect the school’s values/ethos.

SECTION 3 - DESIRABLE CRITERIA

• Experience working as a technician in a school or educational setting.

DISCLOSURE OF CRIMINAL BACKGROUND

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.

APPLICANT GUIDANCE NOTES

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