Design & Technology Technician

Holme Grange School

Job Description & Person Specification

Design & Technology Technician

Main Purpose of the Post

The  Technician  will  support  the  Head  of  Department  and  the  wider  team  to  deliver  the  Design  &
Technology curriculum.  They will maintain the positive ethos and core values of the school, both inside
and outside the classroom.

Key Responsibilities:

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Prepare materials and ingredients as required by the subject teacher prior to lessons.
Regularly maintain the equipment and tools and tools are kept in optimum condition in the
workshop, textiles and food areas.
Keep all classrooms organised and free from hazards.
To assist Technology staff in developing appropriate resources for teaching and learning.
Stock-taking and ordering of materials, ingredients and equipment.
To provide support for the teacher during practical lessons across all areas of Design &
Technology.
Under the direction of the Head of Dept, ensure that all Health & Safety requirements are met.
To assist teaching staff in promoting and raising the profile of Design & Technology within and
outside the school.
To support the development and delivery of Computer Aided Design & Manufacture in Design &
Technology and textiles.
Work as part of a team within the Design & Technology Department assisting each other as and
when required.
To assist with the production of ‘sets’ for school drama productions as and when necessary.
Run our plastics recycling center championing our sustainability strategy.

Key Accountabilities & Relationships

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Reports to:
Works with:

The Head of Design and Technology
Pupils, staff, parents, and external agencies as appropriate

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Selection decisions will be based on the criteria outlined in this form.  At each stage of the process an
assessment will be made by the appointment panel to determine how far the criteria have been met.

Criteria should either be addressed on the application form or in the statement of application.
Criteria will be further tested later in the process at interview.

When completing your statement of application, you should ensure that you provide supporting
evidence of how you meet the criteria through reference to work or other relevant experience.

Qualifications and experience

Essential

Desirable

Working in a school.
Design and Technology Association CORE 1 Certification.
Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate.
GCSEs in English and Maths (or equivalent).
Experience  working  with  or  maintaining  technical  equipment,  possibly
from a relevant industry.
Experience working with young people.
Experience with students who have special educational needs.

Skills and knowledge

Proficiency  with  a  wide  range  of  DT  equipment,  including  hand  tools,
machinery, and technology (e.g., CAD/CAM).
Knowledge  of  health  and  safety  legislation,  policies,  and  best  practices
(including COSHH).
Organisational and Communication Skills:

Good written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage own workload and
priorities.
Good numeracy and literacy skills.

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This job description is a broad outline of the duties and responsibilities involved and may be amended,
as necessary, following discussion between the post-holder and the Head.

Safeguarding

All members of staff at Holme Grange School are expected to be committed to the safeguarding and
protection of children, show an understanding of the issues surrounding the safeguarding of children,
and follow the procedures in school policies and handbooks to ensure the safeguarding of all pupils at
the school.

Holme Grange School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and
applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including
checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. It is an offence to apply for this post
if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.