Technician 2 Play and Home Economics

Education Authority; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working during school hols

Job summary

Education Authority, Rossmar School in Derry/Londonderry, seeks a part-time Technician 2 to provide practical and administrative support for play-based learning, Home Economics and school functions. You will ensure safe, ready-to-use learning environments, and assist with resource development and measurement of pupil needs.

You will supervise a small team, manage resources, and support teaching staff with health and safety compliance. Some flexibility during school holidays is available.

Qualifications

• Five GCSEs (A*-C) including English Language and Mathematics or equivalent
• Experience in a school environment or early years play setting desirable
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and hygiene requirements
• General administration processes and records management

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff and allocate duties.
• Maintain sensory play store, HE room and laundry stores.
• Develop and adapt teaching resources and models for pupil needs.
• Prepare and test resources per approved schemes of work and ensure safe handling.
• Assist with general administration, stock control and resource distribution.
• Undertake minor maintenance and help with school functions as required.

Skills

Planning & organisational skills

People management

Teamwork

Interpersonal communication

Education

Five GCSEs (A*-C) incl English & Maths

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Job Reference: 26008064)Primary Location : Derry/Londonderry-Limavady-Rossmar Special 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 : 6 hours per weekWorking Pattern : One day per week to be decided after appointment.Grade/Scale : Technician 2 | NJC pt 11 - 14 | £14.9917 - £15.7367 per hourAdditional Allowance(s) : Not ApplicableAnticipated Interview Date(s) : tbc.Additional Information: N/AEDUCATION AUTHORITYGENERIC JOB DESCRIPTIONPOST TITLE: Technician 2, Play and Home Economics (ID: 26008064) Rossmar SchoolGRADE: Spinal Points 11-14LOCATION: An Education Authority SchoolRESPONSIBLE TO: The Principal through the designated line managerRESPONSIBLE FOR: Maximum of 5 staff (see paragraph 1 below)JOB PURPOSE:To provide technical support and assistance to teaching staff in the implementation of the schools/department’s educational programme.To provide practical, technical, and administrative support to staff in the delivery of play-based learning, Home Economics and school functions.To ensure that learning environments, resources, equipment, and materials are prepared, maintained, and used safely to support pupils with SEN.To contribute to creating engaging, inclusive, and safe learning experiences.MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:1. SUPERVISION 1.1 Shared supervision of appropriate staff including the management and allocation of duties. 1.2 Identification and provision of on the job training to appropriate staff.Note: This is a discretionary element of the job description. The grade may be awarded if supervision is not a component of the post.2. Provision and maintenance of facilities and practical resources 2.1 Organisation and maintain the sensory play store, play equipment, HE room and laundry stores. 2.2 Assist with the development and adaptation of resources to meet individual pupil needs. 2.3 Assist teaching staff in the development and manufacture of teaching aids and models. 2.2 Preparation of resources for all classes including the setting up, testing, demonstration and dismantling of suitable resources as per agreed schemes of work. 2.3 Collect, clean and store all equipment and materials securely in designated storage areas. Ensure items are maintained in a state of ‘ready for use’. 2.4 Dispose of used materials in a safe and approved manner. 2.5 Ensure that mandatory and/or statutory checks of materials and equipment are carried out by qualified personnel. 2.6 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. 2.7 Ensure no unauthorised person has unsupervised access to equipment and materials when not in use. 2.8 Advise on health and safety issues in relation to the use of equipment. 3. ADMINISTRATION3.1 Development, maintenance and operation of manual and/or computerised systems in relation to administrative tasks associated with the area of work.3.2 Maintenance of an inventory/records of departmental resources.3.3 Assistance in the ordering/purchasing, receiving, checking, storing and distribution of resources.4. GENERAL4.1 Support all staff in ensuring the general safety of pupils. 4.2 Assist with evacuation in emergencies. 4.3 Undertake photocopying as required.5. Technical staff may be required to undertake any of the following duties: 5.1 Handling cash in relation to the purchase of practical materials. 5.2 Assisting with hospitality at meetings and school functions. 5.3 Carry out minor maintenance repairs throughout the school within the competence of the employee.It is acknowledged that the contents of this generic job description are not subject to appeal.Evaluated: April 2000Updated for Rossmar School 02.11.26This 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 specialism, or equivalent or higher level qualificationsShortlisting by Application FormExperienceA minimum of six month's experience working in a school environment/ early years play setting.Shortlisting by Application FormKnowledgeDemonstrable evidence of knowledge of:The requirements of a Technician 2Health and safety regulations and hygiene requirements as relevant to the roleGeneral administrative processes and recordsShortlisting 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