Art and DT Technician

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Support the Classroom and Students To implement the strategic plan for the subjects by:

• Agreeing objectives and operational plans which will promote and sustain department improvement
• Supporting students with their practical work in lessons by providing technical support, whole class demonstrations and one to one student support; support with lunchtime intervention for GCSE and vocational courses.
• Providing technical support during examinations.
• Providing opportunities for the use of appropriate new technologies to achieve excellence
• To support in the promotion of Design Technology events within and outside school, including the preparation and the maintenance of interesting and stimulating displays in workshop areas.
• To contribute to the delivery of extra-curricular opportunities,
• Contributing to the primary and secondary school partnerships through development work for transition activities, induction days and other promotional activities.

To support the leadership of the department and work collaboratively with DT Technicians for the allocation of resources to support teaching and learning at all levels by:

• Supporting effective teaching and learning by organising the equipment and resources in a planned systematic way.
• Designing, developing, maintaining and testing specialist resources that meet the requirements of the schemes of work and offering professional guidance to students and teachers on the practical aspects of the curriculum.
• Monitoring the upkeep of the laptop trolley according to school procedures
• Assist with the development of resources by making of models and fixtures and designing and making of jigs, fixtures, racks, tool trays.
• Operation of audio-visual equipment and arrangement for appropriate maintenance and servicing.

Health & Safety

To take responsibility for health, safety and security including risk management by:

• Ensure the implementation of the school’s health and safety policy, including the monitoring and publication of risk assessments in line with Health & Safety procedures.
• Undertaking routine and non-routine checking, cleaning, maintenance, testing and repairing of equipment to the required standard, within the capabilities of the technician.
• Maintaining the first aid equipment in the workshop area, administering first aid for minor injuries, and keeping accurate records and referring students to a qualified first aider if necessary.
• Undertaking a First Aid qualification to support the needs of the school.

Administration

To contribute to the effective organisation and management of the department by:

• Implementing effective record keeping and administration systems across the department, advising the teachers on any improvements which can be made in this respect
• Maintenance of stock and breakages records, monitoring stock control, obtaining quotations, compiling orders, checking deliveries, maintaining appropriate records and storage as appropriate.
• To take responsibility for monies paid by students for the purchase of items, including education materials bought by the school.
• Complete risk assessments and support the DLC in ensuring health and safety policies are adhered to.

To establish effective relationships and communication across the school by:

• Building professional relationships with students in lessons, in and around the school and through extra-curricular clubs, following the schools Behaviour for Learning Policy.

Professional development and training

• Regularly review own practice, setting personal targets and taking responsibility for own continuing professional development (CPD)
• Attend departmental and school wide meetings in line with the school calendar