Design Technology Technician
Job Type : Temporary, Full Time
Salary : £78 – £95/day
Design Technology Technician
Are you passionate about supporting pupils’ education?
Do you have experience working in a technology department or relevant transferable skills?
Are you confident using CAD/CAM?
Teaching Personnel are seeking a Design Technology Technician to join a large Secondary school in Newport.
This is a brilliant opportunity for a Design Technology Technician to join a popular and thriving school, with a very supportive DT department. The successful candidate for this position will be hard-working, flexible and willing to learn. The role will support teachers in the delivery of Design Technology encouraging students in the understanding of their subjects.
This is a full-time position and will begin 13th March 2023. This position is initially until August 2023, however if successful in the post, there may be an opportunity to join the school on a permanent contract pending a review process.
Hours: 08:20 – 15:10
Salary: £78 – £90 a day (dependant on experience)
Start date: 13th March 2023
The school itself is located close to the M4 and easily accessible by if commuting from outside of Newport. The school also has good public transport links to other areas of Newport.
Key Responsibilities:
To work as a member Support Services team ensuring that an efficient, effective, and professional service is provided.
Support for Pupils
Support pupils in accessing learning activities in Key stage 3,4,5 under the guidance of the teacher
Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement.
Support for the Teacher
Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and productive working environment
Timely and accurate preparation and use of specialist equipment/resources/materials as required by staff/curriculum/lesson plans etc.
Maintain records as requested
Ensure the health and safety and good behaviour of pupils at all times
Administer routine tests and invigilate exams and undertake routine marking of pupils’ work
Provide clerical/admin support
Support for the Curriculum
Monitor and manage stock and supplies, cataloguing as required
Maintenance of specialist equipment, check for quality/safety, undertake repairs/modifications within own capabilities and report other damages/needs
Demonstrate and assist others in safe and effective use of specialist equipment/materials
Undertake structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes
Requirements:
NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline
Good numeracy/literacy skills.
Experience in General technical/resource support
The successful applicant will also require an update DBS certificate to work at the school. Teaching Personnel can help you apply for this during the registration process.
Personal Qualities:
A love for technology and resistant materials
Be passionate about providing an outstanding service to students and staff
Ability to prioritise tasks effectively and adapt to changing priorities
Commitment to Professional Development
A team player
Enjoy working with young people
Motivated with the capacity to motivate others
A good communicator, and able to communicate at both a technical and non-technical level.
Interested?
Please apply now with your CV and Jessica will be in contact to discuss the role further.
Interviews will be held over the next 3 weeks.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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