School Technician

Job Purpose

To ensure that all students are able to achieve

their potential whilst accessing the practical subject curriculums, by

providing specialist technical support within the faculty and across the wider

school as required. To prepare resources and support the teaching of all

existing and new option choices as required. To liaise with and assist other

school technicians, e.g., Science, Food Technology and school site/estates team

as required. To support and assist teaching staff in ensuring that any relevant

legislation is adhered to, additionally to specifically bring any Health &

Safety matters to the attention of the Subject Leader. This responsibility is a

joint responsibility and shared with faculty teaching staff and all other

school staff.

Roles &

Responsibilities

Responsible for providing an efficient,

effective and timely support service across the faculty. Support students and staff across the school in

workshops with practical work and projects To assist as a technician across the school in

other faculties if required Jointly responsible for awareness of appropriate

Health & Safety legislation. Utilising CLEAPPS and updating Risk

assessments and other legislative paperwork up to date as appropriate. Where

necessary implementing changes and ensuring that all faculty staff (teaching

and support) are adequately trained. Responsible for inspection, maintenance,

replacement and correct use and storage of all equipment across the faculty. Responsible for ensuring curriculum areas meet

current Health and Safety standards and that tools and equipment are fit for

purpose prior to use by staff and students. Liaise with Head of faculty regarding stock

levels, to include responsibility for ordering new stock and ensuring value for

money is achieved. Responsible for day-to-day preparation and

cleanliness of the faculty areas. To include regular and effective inspections

of work stations, benches, hand tools, machinery and ancillary equipment. Responsible for identifying and repairing minor

problems with machinery and hand tools. To include replacement of defective

parts. Reporting major defects to appropriate external repair. Ensuring the safe storage of tools, equipment

and materials including where necessary the manufacturing of racks and other

equipment. Responsible for the construction and preparation

of equipment used in lessons and demonstrations by teaching staff. Responsible for the mounting and displaying of

students work including the use of reprographics and audio-visual equipment

where appropriate. Safe storage of hazardous materials according to

COSHH regulations, including provision and use of appropriate PPE including,

when necessary, the correct disposal of such materials. Implementation and maintenance of an efficient

and effective system of stock control ensuring the safe distribution of stock

within the technology department; ens