Technician 1 (Home Economics)

Education Authority; Cookstown; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Cookstown is seeking a Technician 1 to provide technical support to teaching staff. The ideal candidate will manage resources, ensure safety compliance, and assist with administrative tasks. A focus on health and safety in educational environments is essential. This position plays a critical role in maintaining the functionality of resources and supporting the overall educational programme.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing technical support to teaching staff.
• Knowledge of safety regulations related to equipment use.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and organise resources for teacher demonstrations.
• Maintain inventory and administrative records of departmental resources.
• Support staff in ensuring pupil safety.

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

Under the direction of the designated line manager the post holder will be responsible for the following in accordance with appropriate regulations:

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.

The Education Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer.