Technology Technician (Design Technology and Food Studies)

Location : Nottingham NG13 0AX

Salary: A GBP 24,404, pro rata to A GBP 17,622 per annum

Hours: 31.25 hours per week, 39 weeks per year term time (38 working weeks plus 5 inset days)

The Academy is a member of The Academies Trust, an established and supportive MAT. Their community spirited academy benefits from committed parents, governors and students whose excellent behaviour is testament to their holistic pastoral and values system. Their unique and individual culture as an academy is strengthened by belonging to the Federation and their investment in trust wide CPD, mentoring and talent management results in excellent retention levels as staff build and progress their careers within and across the Trust academies. The academy has excellent road and rail transport links and is easily accessible from all major towns and cities in the region including Lincoln, Newark, Grantham and Nottingham.

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and driven individual to join their technology department providing vital support to both Food Studies and Design Technology.

Key Responsibilities

Working in food and DT, preparing resources for all classes and ensuring classrooms and cupboards are set for lessons
Assisting teachers with all aspects in the smooth running of department
Preparing, assembling, setting up, checking, issuing and retrieving materials, components, apparatus, tools and equipment.
Organising practical requirements, including storage, providing safe and ready access.
Ordering resources online
Providing advice, assistance and support to students during practical activities
Maintaining safety standards in relation to the provision and maintenance of practical resources.
Setting up and operating systems for the management and control of practical resources, eg stock control, location and availability of materials, and equipment, and updating maintenance records.
Co:ordinating the use of practical resources and facilities.
Ensuring the availability of suitable materials, equipment, etc for practical activities, including discussion with, advice and feedback to teachers.
Ensuring the observance of safety procedures and safe working practice within the technician service, and also providing advice and support to teaching staff in these matters.
Providing advice regarding the practical needs of the curriculum.
Undergo formal or in house training on specialised tools and equipment where necessary.
Trialling practical activities.
Maintaining and checking equipment, apparatus, facilities and practical resources to meet safety standards.
Administering of first aid. (Training given).
Liaising with all appropriate staff within the school relating to the technician service.
Liaising with professional colleagues in other establishments, for reasons of professional development.
Completing requested photocopying for the Technology department.
Filing worksheets, exam papers, etc.
Weighing out ingredients for upcoming practicals.
Providing support in lessons for staff and pupils.

This list is not exhaustive and you may be required to undertake any additional duties with the general scope of this role as determined by your line manager.

Skills And Qualifications

GCSE English and Mathematics, grade A:C or equivalent.
Level 3 First Aid Qualification (or willing to work towards one)
Good communication skills: oral and written.
Ability to prioritise workload and organise work schedule.
Ability to work with confidential and sensitive data
Accurate Record Keeping
Ability to communicate and work professionally with colleagues, and students.
Ability to work effectively as an individual or as part of a team. Using initiative.
Flexible attitude to training requirements.
Willingness to act as a First Aider for the school (training will be provided)

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