Design Technology Technician

It is an exciting time to join Ark Victoria Academy. We are an all through school, which provides pupils with a unique journey in their education from nursery through to Year 11.  We have extremely high expectations of all our pupils and staff to ensure that everyone realises their full potential.

We are looking to recruit a Design Technology Technician to join our school and support the delivery of Design Technology. You will be providing practical day-to-day support in the learning environment.   

We need exceptional candidates who will be inspirational role models to our pupils and work with both teachers and the wider school community to establish a supportive and nurturing learning environment in which children make rapid academic progress.

Our ideal candidate will:

• be qualified to degree level or proficient to A-Level standard in a relevant field or industry experience
• Experience in multimedia workshop skills, including hand and machine tools used in a workshop or school
• have the ability to relate to young people in the learning environment
• be committed to Ark Victoria’s ethos and vision.

Our Commitment to You

At Ark Victoria, we offer attractive pay and conditions, as well as high quality career and professional development (CPD) and opportunities for career progression.  If you share in our commitment to excellence, we want to hear from you!

Visits to the school are highly encouraged before submitting your application!

If you would like to arrange a visit or discuss the role, please contact Nita Bateman, HR Manager, on 0121 281 5176. 

To apply, please visit: www.arkvictoria.org

Ark Victoria is committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Job Description: Design Technology Technician  

Reporting to:        Head of Design Technology

Location:                  Ark Victoria Academy

Contract:                   Permanent

Working Pattern:    36 hours per week, 42 weeks per year

                                    (term time plus 3      weeks)

Salary:                       Ark Support Scale 6: £19,446 to £24,105 (pro rata)

The Role

As Design Technology Technician, you will support teaching and learning of Design Technology by ensuring that workshops are fully prepared for lessons and appropriate equipment is safely maintained and available for all lessons.

Key Responsibilities 

Learning support

·           Demonstrate methods and techniques to students during lessons, as requested by the appropriate member of staff and under their direction 

·           Assist departmental staff in developing appropriate resources for teaching and learning, including preparation for exams

·           Prepare materials and equipment for lessons and projects and support exhibitions and the hanging of work for GCSE and A Level 

·           Ensure all students’ work and unused material is returned to the appropriate storage area 

Health & Safety

·           Ensure each workshop including all machinery and equipment is maintained to a high standard, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of students and staff 

·           Ensure each teaching room is tidy, clean and free from all hazards 

·           Maintain stock rooms, keep stock records, and receive equipment and materials 

·           Ensure all statutory health and safety regulations are appropriately adhered to in the workshops, immediately alerting the Head of Faculty to any deficiencies 

·           Provide First Aid as required

Other 

·           Actively promote the safety and welfare of our children and young people  

·           Ensure compliance with Arks data protection rules and procedures 

·           Liaise with colleagues and external contacts at all levels of seniority with confidence, tact and diplomacy 

·           Work with Ark Central and other academies in the Ark network, to establish good practice throughout the network, offering support where required 

This job description is not an exhaustive list and you will be expected to carry out any other reasonable tasks as directed by your line manager.  

Person Specification: Design Technology Technician

Qualifications

·         Maths and English GCSE at grade C or above (or equiv)

• Ideally qualified to degree level or to A-Level standard in a relevant subject.

·         Health and Safety qualification or training or commitment to work towards

·         Qualification in relevant field, desirable  

·         First Aid qualification or training or commitment to work towards, desirable

Knowledge, Skills and Experience  

·         Experience in multimedia workshop skills, including hand and machine tools used in a workshop or school 

• Experience, knowledge or a keen interest of key practical demonstrations that demonstrate Art/Design Technology methods and engage students 
• Experience of maintaining tools and machinery in a workshop or school 

·         Awareness of safety issues as appropriate to the post, including health and safety risk assessments 

·         Strong IT, administrative and organisational skills

·         Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with children and adults

·         Able to deal with minor incidents including first aid

Behaviours 

• Genuine passion for and a belief in the potential of every pupil  
• A robust awareness of keeping children safe, noticing safeguarding and welfare concerns, and you understand how and when to take appropriate action.  
• Belief that every student should have access to an excellent education regardless of background 
• Professional outlook, detailed orientated and able to multi-task and meet deadlines 
• A team player that can work collaboratively as well as using own initiative 
• Helpful, positive, patient and caring nature 
• Calm and professional under pressure 
• Understanding of the importance of confidentiality and discretion 
• Flexible attitude towards work and demonstrates sound judgement 

Other 

·         Right to work in the UK 

·         Commitment to equality of opportunity and the safeguarding and welfare of all students 

·         Willingness to undertake training 

·         This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check 

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our academies.  In order to meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process. This process is outlined here, but can be provided in more detail if requested. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.