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Technology Technician

Do you have a passion for education, technology and design?  Are you process driven?  Do you understand the need for Health and Safety governance?  We are looking for an individual that ticks these boxes to join our Team of Educators and Support Staff at a prestigious school in Lisburn.  You will need a qualification in technology and design or related subject equivalent to Level 2 or GCSE.  Preference will be given to candidates that meet the following criteria:

• Experience of operating a range of CAM equipment during the last five years.
• Experience of operating a CNC Router and laser cutter during the last five years.
• Hold a current qualification for operating a bandsaw.
• Experience of maintaining Design and Technology equipment in accordance with Health and Safety requirements.

Further detail on the role and responsibilities are detailed below and a full job description is available on request.  Contact Laura-Lee on 02890447144 or email specialist@keenanrecruitment.co.uk 

HOURS OF WORK:     

35 hours per week, term time (38 weeks) plus an additional 20 days for support and maintenance.

8.30am – 4.30pm, Monday to Friday (7 hours per day)

SALARY:NJC SCP 12 to SCP 17 (£22,183 - £24,491) pro rata

 

JOB PURPOSE

To assist all teaching staff in providing pupils with a relevant and effective Technology & Design experience and ensure high levels of achievement. 

The contract is based on 38 weeks of term time plus 20 additional days to be worked during the summer break or by agreement at other times with the Principal.  Please note holidays are not permitted during term time. 

 

Principal Responsibility Areas

 

1. To assist Technology staff in developing appropriate resources for teaching and learning.
2. Under the direction of the Head of Department, to ensure that all Health & Safety requirements are met.
3. To assist in administrative duties.
4. To maintain and monitor consumables and equipment in Design & Technology to ensure all pupils are able to access a wide range of materials and processes as part of their Technology provision.
5. To assist teaching staff in promoting and raising the profile of Design & Technology within and outside School.
6. To support the development and delivery of Electronics, Computer Aided Design & Manufacture in Design & Technology.
7. Technicians are required to be part of the annual performance review scheme for support staff.  Three objectives should be set, documented with the support of the subject Head of Department.  A planning and review meeting should take place – one in September, one in June annually – to ensure successful progression along the pay scale.  The Senior Teacher, who is the Technician Line Manager, will organise, in consultation with the Head of Department, a minimum of two professional development sessions annually for each Technician.
8. Term time contracts will include the days that teaching staff are working in school, i.e. Baker Days and Staff Development Days.  The Head of Department will allocate work for Technicians on these days and/or agree for the time to be used for the completion of professional development modules.
9. Technicians will be expected to work in classrooms once the equipment has been set up, to support the work of the teachers and the learning of the students.
10. An annual inventory of resources is to be kept and updated in June of each year.  The Technician will be responsible for the regular update of any Risk Assessment specific to the work of the subject and advise the Head of Department accordingly.
11. Technicians will routinely support one another, cover for one another during absence (as deemed suitable and safe by the Senior Teacher Line Manager) and actively support the induction of new Technicians.
12. Those on full time 35 hour Technician contracts will work 8.30am – 4.30pm with a 15 minute morning break and a one hour lunch break.  From February half term to the period of Study Leave (normally mid-May), the time from 4.00pm – 4.30pm will be spent supporting the cover of ‘Study Support’ in the Sixth Form Centre.
13. With the agreement of the appropriate Head of Department, the Senior Teacher who is the Technician Line Manager, may allocate student supervision duties after school, similar to ‘study support’, throughout the year, from 4.00pm – 4.30pm.
14. Any other duties as required.

 

Keenan Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer, acting as an Employment Business on behalf of our Clients for temporary work and an Employment Agency for providing permanent employment with our Clients.

Keenan Recruitment is proudly a Corporate Member of REC - 10638 (Recruitment and Employment Confederation) adhering to all current employment legislation.

 

Location: Lisburn | Salary: 22183 - 24491 per | Job type: Permanent | Posted: 25/10/2022