Design & Technology Technician at Peponi House Preparatory School

Key Responsibilities:

• To prepare and maintain classrooms and workspaces for use by staff and pupils, ensure that an orderly, safe, and healthy environment is provided for teaching activities.
• To prepare and assemble teaching resources and equipment for use by the teachers and pupils.
• To be responsible for the safe storage of equipment and materials and the disposal of waste products in accordance with the relevant regulations, guidelines, and school procedures.
• To support teaching staff with the organisation, and preparation of displays of subject materials or pupils’ work.
• To ensure that Health and Safety requirements and other relevant regulations are adhered to. This may involve undertaking regular checking procedures and risk assessments, as appropriate to the work area.
• To support teaching staff and pupils during lessons.
• To undertake supervision of CAM equipment (this may include direct pupils supervision).
• To design and construct teaching aids for use by teachers or pupils as directed.

Equipment and Machinery

• To ensure safe storage of equipment.
• To carry out routine maintenance and servicing of machines and equipment to ensure safety. and reliability. This will include cleaning, oiling, sharpening, removing dust and minor repairs.
• To inspect, clean and sharpen hand tools and tooling for machinery.
• To maintain an inventory system for tools, equipment, and materials within the department.
• To maintain necessary safety signs and record equipment checks.
• To keep stock rooms, tidy and in good order.
• To keep an electronic maintenance schedule and record (log) of machine/equipment maintenance.
• To be responsible for recording, storing and maintain, in good order all stock,
• Materials and pupils projects used in the department

Health and Safety

• With the teaching staff, keep all classrooms organised and free from hazards.
• Ensure that all machines, tools and equipment are safe to use and report any problems to the Head of Creative Arts.
• Liaise with outside the Estates Team to have annual planned maintenance undertaken on all machines, tools and equipment. This will also include PAT testing.
• To control and safely store all chemicals and specialised solutions, ensuring that current Health and
• Safety, COSHH and ESCC regulations are adhered to. (training will be provided)
• Liaise with the HoD to ensure that all risk assessments are up to date and being followed.

Other Duties

• To undertake regular stock checks and make teaching staff aware of stock levels. Placing orders for approval by the Head of Department to maintain stock levels required.
• Receive incoming goods, check delivery notes, store materials and confirm receipt.
• To participate in school initiatives where every person is expected to contribute to learner’s progress.
• To participate in the school’s professional training programs as agreed.
• To assist with extracurricular activities and trips.
• To be responsible for the ordering of all stock for DT With the HoD’s direction and supervision, keep the DT budget accurate.
• To help maintain exercise books in good order.
• To keep informed of current legislation about Health and Safety in workshop environments.
• To play a full part in the life of the school community, supporting its distinctive mission and ethos, and encouraging and ensuring staff and pupils adhere to school expectations;

Generic Responsibilities:

• To work consistently to uphold the school’s mission statement.
• To follow all school policies.
• To work in a co-operative and polite manner with all stakeholders.
• To work with pupils in a courteous, positive, caring and responsible manner at all times.
• To follow the child protection procedures and ensure that, pupils’ safety and well-being is never compromised.
• To be polite, co-operative and positive when communicating to other staff.
• To take an active and positive role in the school’s commitment to the development of staff, and their annual review procedures.
• To work with visitors in such a way that it enhances the reputation of the school.
• To seek to improve the quality of the school’s overall service.
• To present oneself in a professional way that is consistent with the values and expectations of the school.

Person Specification:

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills:

• Educational Background: Qualification in the area of Design Engineering or Design Technology.
• Organisational Skills: Demonstrated ability to manage equipment, oversee projects, and meet deadlines in a collaborative environment.
• Communication Skills: High level of interpersonal skills, integrity, and confidentiality, with the capacity to communicate effectively with staff, pupils, and external partners.
• Safeguarding Knowledge: Clear understanding of Child Protection and Safeguarding policy and procedures.
• Technological Proficiency: Skilled in using Microsoft Office, CAD, and relevant educational software to support Design Engineering.
• Willingness to undertake ongoing training.
• Any other qualifications in the Design, Engineering, Arts sectors.
• First Aid certificate (training can be provided).
• Previous experience as a Technician in a school setting is desirable.
• Good understanding of health and safety regulations (training can be provided).
• Technical Knowledge of relevant areas, relevant policies, legislation requirements is desirable.
• Willingness to complete appropriate training and professional development.
• Experience of working in a school environment.
• Ability to operate machinery (familiarization training can be provided).
• Ability to use relevant technology and specialist equipment effectively.
• Ability to monitor supplies of resources and equipment and order more when required.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to use both 2D and 3D software. Desirable.
• A commitment to securing the best opportunities for all pupils.
• A commitment to the safety and wellbeing of every pupil.
• High standards and expectations of self and others.
• An ability to reflect on own professional practice.
• Integrity, loyalty, and commitment.
• The capacity to inspire confidence in parents and pupils and to work collaboratively with colleagues.
• Sense of humour and enthusiasm.
• Good team player
• Ability to work independently and show initiative.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise, multi-task and work to strict timelines.
• Ability to work flexibly to support others and respond to unplanned situations.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to make own time effectively.
• Ability to work constructively as part of a team and build and form good relationships with colleagues.
• Have good verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate in a professional manner.
• Ability to follow instructions and respond to management directions and follow established processes.
• Commitment to high standards and expectations.
• Desire to enhance and develop skills and knowledge through CPD.
• Demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and the highest standards of child protection.
• Recognition of the importance of personal responsibility for Health and Safety.
• Commitment to the school’s ethos, aims and its whole community.
• To participate in Performance Management annually, in line with school policy.
• To participate in continuing professional development opportunities as identified in Performance
• Management and ensuring ability to fulfil role effectively.
• To manage both internal and external relationships, striving for excellence in stakeholder satisfaction.
• To work effectively and successfully in your team within the school.