Wellingborough Senior School

JOB DESCRIPTION

Wellingborough Senior School

Post: Design Technology TechnicianDate of issue: February 2017

Wellingborough School was established in 1595 and is today an independent co- educational day school serving Northamptonshire, and adjacent parts of Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Leicestershire. The School is a co-educational independent day School of some 850 pupils which comprises three elements, namely Pre-Preparatory (Age 3 – 8), Preparatory (Age 8 – 13) and Senior (Age 13 – 18). The School enjoys a strong academic tradition, which it is determined to maintain, combined with its extensive co-curricular programme.

Reporting to:Head of Design Technology

Salary:£12,500 to £15,500 (Dependent on experience)

Hours: Term time (Plus INSET days) only. 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Disclosure Level: Enhanced

Relationships

Reports directly to the Head of Design Technology of Wellingborough Senior School

Duties

To support the staff and pupils in the preparation and delivery of the KS2 – KS5 curriculum for Design Technology.
To ensure that the learning environment (classrooms and display boards) are up to date.
To ensure all machinery is operational and safe to use.
To prepare (and where appropriate manufacture) teaching materials, resources, and models as required ensuring effective support for teaching staff in the department.
To monitor standards and practices within the classroom and identify and communicate improvements to working practices to ensure the highest standards are achieved.
To assist with inventory of equipment and stock control in order to maintain a supply materials. Order stock as directed by the subject leader so that resources are adequate for lessons.
To liaise with suppliers in the repair and maintenance of all machines and equipment.
To prepare and store materials in order to ensure classes are well equipped.
To maintain and clean standard fixtures and fittings and prep areas on a daily basis.
To receive and check deliveries of supplies to ensure accuracy from suppliers.
To provide technical assistance and information in the classroom and across the school community in order to support pupils and staff.
To support pupils in the classroom environment to assist in the learning process where appropriate.
To maintain well organised teaching and materials preparation rooms.
To maintain and create safe and tidy storage areas and storage systems.
To demonstrate practical making techniques to groups of pupils and teachers and be willing to learn new techniques and deliver as necessary.
To assist classroom teachers as directed to produce creative displays for the department that can be used to enhance classroom practice.
To work with the Subject Leader to organise Departmental Safety Audits.

General

To undertake any other professional duties as set down in the Wellingborough Schools’ Pay and Conditions of Service document and as directed by your Line Manager and/or the Head teacher.
To undertake training and development relevant to the post and in line with the School’s developing profile.

Revision of Job Description

There will be a periodic review to ensure that the principal duties have remained as stated above or that any changes have been made in agreement with the incumbent.

Child Protection and Safeguarding
The post holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons with whom s/he is responsible, or with whom s/he comes into contact will be to adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s Child Protection Policy Statement at all times. If in the course of carrying out the duties of the post, the post holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risk to the safety or welfare of children in the School s/he must report any concerns to the Designated Senior Person or to the Headmaster.