DT Technician Needed – Newham All Girls School
DT Technician Needed – Newham All Girls School
An all girls school in Newham are searching for a DT Technician to join their team, the school is known for serving the community for a 100+ years. The school’s headteacher has worked with the school for many years, she is known as firm but fair leader.
The department is equipped with a head of department and a lead, there will be another technician that will work closely with you.
Key responsibilities
- To assist Technology staff in developing appropriate resources for teaching and learning.
- Under the direction of the Curriculum Leader ensuring that all Health & Safety requirements are met.
- To maintain and monitor consumables and equipment in Technology in particular the servicing of sewing machines to ensure all pupils are able to access a wide range of materials and processes as part of their technology provision.
- Under the supervision of the Curriculum Leader maintain stock rooms, keep stock records, receive equipment and materials and maintain an inventory for items
Key Tasks
These will be the specific tasks relating to the department and will include the following;
- Preparing material and equipment for the lessons and projects, including preparation of demonstration materials and resources, and the stocking of classrooms with consumable items across all Technology subjects:
- Food & Nutrition
- Textiles
- Product Design (woodwork and plastic)
- To maintain machinery and equipment including laser cutter, sewing machines, vinyl cutter and embroidery machines in accordance with Health & Safety requirements.
- To attend Curriculum Area Meetings as per the school calendar
- To maintain the good order and organisation of the workshop and its storage facilities.
- To carry out weekly Health & safety checks on all equipment and machinery and report directly to the Curriculum Leader.
- To carry out a range of administration duties as requested by the Curriculum Leader including: photocopying, preparing teaching materials, preparation and upkeep of displays.
- To assist the Curriculum Leader in the ordering of materials and equipment.
- To carry out weekly materials and equipment checks across all the technology rooms.
- To be proficient in a range of ICT in particular CAD programs like 2D Design and Adobe Suite and provide technical support during lesson time.
- To provide technical support to staff during lesson time as required.
- To organise materials in the Department.
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