DT Technician
ROBERT MAY'S SCHOOL, Sherfield on Loddon, Hampshire
DT Technician
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ROBERT MAY'S SCHOOL, Sherfield on Loddon, Hampshire
- Full time
- Temporary
- Onsite working
Posted 2 weeks ago, 7 Dec | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 5cac7ffb4cc84a4f97be01a016a1cc1d
Full Job Description
We wish to appoint a skilled Technician to join our successful and hardworking Design Technology department. The vacancy is term time only, for 32.5 hours per week (8:15am to 3:15pm daily, however, some flexibility in working hours may be possible). The successful applicant will liaise with members of the Design and Technology department to prepare and organise materials and equipment for classroom use, assisting during lessons as required. The post holder will also liaise with contractors, ensuring any repair work is carried out to specification as and when required., Lessons
- Preparation of equipment and materials for lessons, both for demonstration and class use
- Checking materials and equipment for quantity and damage before and after use by a class
- Construction and repair of teaching aids
- Assist staff with class practical work
- Use CAD, CAM and CNC machinery (with suitable training) to help support students' project work Rooms and Stock
- Maintenance of workshops to ensure a clean, safe and orderly environment
- Clean down work room at the end of each day and ensure all materials are stored securely away
- Maintain appropriate levels of consumable items in workshops
- Maintain inventory of materials and equipment and associated stocktaking duties
- Place stock orders and check deliveries Health and Safety
- Inform staff of potential problems with equipment and other safety matters
- Ensure flammable liquids and dangerous substances are confined to safe working areas of the workshop and away from all heat
- Adhere to current Health & Safety requirements Equipment
- Tool and machine maintenance
- Replace belts, sharpen edges, machine adjustment and oiling etc
- Cleaning of equipment
- Provide emergency technical assistance when there is either a breakdown of equipment, or a serious breakdown in general servicing
- Monitor equipment on loan to other departments
- Reasonable repair and maintenance of equipment across department
- Organisation of repairs or specific maintenance Other
- End of day security
- Photocopying and general support to the department as needed
- Other reasonable tasks that may be requested by the Head of Department from time to time
The ideal candidate will have experience of working within a school environment, however this is not essential.
£18,386 - £19,159 actual salary Permanent Robert May's School 32.5 hours per week, term time only (39 weeks per year) C Grade (£24,405 - £25,430 FTE / £18,386 - £19,159 Actual salary), In return, we can offer: - Excellent support from an experienced, committed and welcoming subject specialists
- Fantastic students who are well behaved and want to learn
- A wellbeing day per academic year and an active Staff Wellbeing Committee with numerous enrichment activities on offer
- A full programme of trips and visits giving you the chance to share in making positive memories with students
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to education-specific discount schemes We pride ourselves on our ethos and culture which promotes positive relationships and behaviour. In our most recent Ofsted report (Nov 2022), inspectors observed that '"Lessons are calm and purposeful and led by knowledgeable, passionate teachers. Pupils show dedication to learning and pay close attention to their teacher's instruction"'. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks. An online search will be conducted for all shortlisted candidates to identify any past or current incidents or issues that might affect your suitability to work with children and undertake this role. This is in line with guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education.