Design Technology (DT) Technician

Specific responsibilities and expectations of this role

• Be responsible for the storage and maintenance of Design and Technology equipment.
• Be responsible for the hire / purchase of equipment when needed.
• Advising on, and working within, set budgets.
• Prepare materials, equipment and machines as required by the subject teachers prior to lessons.
• Ensure hand tools are kept in optimum condition and stored correctly.
• Regularly maintain the equipment and tools in the workshop and classroom areas.
• Empty and clean the dust extraction filters as required by the manufacturer.
• Keep all classrooms and workshops organised and free from hazards.
• To assist ARTS staff in developing appropriate resources for teaching and learning.
• Organise materials, equipment, machines and tools in the Department.
• Stock-taking and ordering of materials, tools and equipment.
• Organise and catalogue books in the Department.
• Ensure that all Health & Safety requirements are met.
• To ensure student safety by maintaining records and checking PPE.
• Undertake and arrange maintenance of 3D Printers and Laser cutters.
• Support and manage efficient production of items on the 3D Printers.
• To assist teaching staff in promoting and raising the profile of D&T within and outside School.
• To support the development and delivery of Computer Aided Design & Manufacture in DT.
• To support the delivery of the agreed curriculum through preparation and planning.
• To participate in the creation, development and evaluation of resources to effectively implement the curriculum.
• To provide opportunities for students to practise their skills.
• To participate in professional development and the process of professional development review.
• To support and develop an ethos of innovation and collaboration with colleagues across the faculty.
• To support covering absent colleagues as required.
• Contribution to school marketing activities such as open days.
• Deliver staff training for newly appointed staff (How to operate all machines in DT and check H+S knowledge).
• Undertake and be Registered as the Emergency First Aid responder for the department.
• Act as a Teaching Assistant during practical lessons per allocated TT as well as undertake supervision of KS4 students and specialist work with KS5.
• Work with small groups of students under the guidance of teaching staff.
• Providing technical support in varying areas to GCSE and A level practical examinations.
• Assist the Faculty consisting of DT, ART, DRAMA & MUSIC.
• To attend school events as required - contribution to wider school life.
• To support school trips and activities.
• To contribute to team / whole school discussions and development activities.
• To contribute to the school’s enrichment programmes on Friday afternoons, and after school ECAs.
• To support the school Football Team Training (ECA) and attend matches if required.
• Undertake and support the fabrication of items for POWIIS & POWIIS primary school when required and agreed.
• N.B. At the Prince of Wales Island International Schools, we are committed to providing a safe environment for all children. To keep every child safe, a proactive safeguarding culture is encouraged, and all members of our community are expected to share this commitment.

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