JOB DESCRIPTION: ROLE
Job Title
Design and Technology Technician
Department
Secondary
Reports To
Head of Faculty (Computing/Business/Economics/DT)
Direct Reports
NA
Safeguarding Statement
The English College and ISP are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years employment history.
ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.
Job Scope
Providing technical and curriculum support services to the Design & Technology Department. The curriculum includes Product Design, Resistant Materials and Textiles. Working as part of a team to support the smooth running of the department and contributing to the School Improvement Plan.
EC/ISP Principles
- Begin with children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.
- Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the wellbeing of self and others.
- Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.
- Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.
- Liaise with teaching staff and other staff as needed to identify technical support needs generated by the curriculum.
- Ensure that appropriate stock levels of apparatus, equipment and tools are maintained. Maintain record books and stock books, including carrying out or arranging stock checks.
- Place and progress orders, ensuring spending is in line with departmental policy.
- Keep appropriate financial records, keeping the Head of Faculty informed of expenditures and liaising with the Finance Department as appropriate.
- Identify equipment needs in consultation with teaching staff to participate in the selection of new equipment.
- Organise and store equipment, apparatus, tools and materials in accordance with the KHDA regulations where appropriate.
- Participate in the development of the Design and Technology department's technical and practical facilities to meet teaching/learning needs.
- Organise the maintenance and repair of departmental apparatus and equipment and have overall responsibility for maintenance records.
- Ensure the maintenance of room services and facilities, liaising with the Head of Faculty for Technical Services as appropriate.
- Prepare apparatus, tools and materials and set up equipment for use in practical classes.
- Set up and, on occasion, carry out demonstrations.
- Maintain, retrieve and clean away apparatus/ tools etc. after use.
- Ensure that the practical requirements of practical assessments and examinations are met, including preparing, setting up and testing materials, apparatus and equipment. Attend examination previews.
- Give technical advice to teachers and pupils assisting in practical classes as appropriate.
- Maintain displays in the Faculty as requested by specialist teachers.
- Contribute to the development of the Faculty's practical work.
- Ensure that satisfactory standards of safety and security are maintained in relation to the department's technical service in accordance with school policy.
- Liaise with other faculties within the school and with other establishments.
- Undertake appropriate technical duties as requested by the Design and Technology teacher, including assistance with whole-school initiatives.
Other Duties And Responsibilities
- Any other duties as assigned by the Line Manager and/or Principal
Person Specification
Qualifications And Related Experience
- A minimum of 3 years proven experience of working in a school DT department
- Experience of managing inventory, including monitoring of stock levels
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Educated to degree level would be preferred
- Be able to provide an ICPC and a UK enhanced DBS or equivalent police check.
Competencies: Skills & Abilities
- Is honest, even when this is uncomfortable.
- Has integrity, even when this is difficult.
- Is transparent, consistent and fair.
- Can be flexible when the situation demands.
- Is reflective, always seeking to improve.
- Always assumes positive intent.
- Is incredibly hard working, even if it means going above and beyond.
- Is a team player and can share the load at peak times.
- Is a lifelong learner - engaged in their own professional development
- Takes feedback well, always seeking this as helpful feedback to improve.
- Is a strategic thinker - is able to see the bigger picture.
- Is systems oriented.
- Pays attention to detail - has high standards.
- Has impact - can follow things through to an outcome.
- Is proactive at identifying issues before they arise and suggesting solutions.
- Can propose solutions that are suitable for all key stages - solves rather than narrates problems.
- Is thorough in all that they do.
- Has a sense of humor.
Competencies: Knowledge
- Knowledge and understanding of the British Curriculum is an advantage but not essential.
Leadership Competencies
Leadership
Collaboration - Takes an active part in leading their school or region; is cooperative and a genuine team player, developing positive, supportive relationships with colleagues to solve problems and maximize opportunities.
Learning & Getting Better - Continually demonstrates personal commitment and passion for learning and getting better using evidence and feedback; supporting others in their continual learning, development and growth.
Leading & Inspiring Others - Supports, encourages and inspires students, colleagues and teams so that they give their best.
Understanding People - Is a very good judge of talent, can objectively articulate the strengths and motivations of people inside or outside the organization.
Influencing & Communication - Consistently informs, influences and inspires students, parents and colleagues through timely and effective communication.
Strategy & Innovation
Innovation Leadership - Is good at creating an environment where ideas for learning initiatives and services are generated and is able to motivate and inspire others through the process of creation through to completion.
Agile - Responds and adapts to changing circumstances; manages and solves problems by providing solutions in a climate of ambiguity.
Strategic, Commercial & Financial Awareness - Has the ability to apply understanding of the business and sector to improve effectiveness and profitability.
Delivering Results
Outcome Driven - Can be counted on to find solutions. Is consistently looking to exceed goals and is focused on KPIs.
Resilience - Can deal with setbacks and challenges calmly and effectively.
Planning & Decision Making - Makes decisions on the best course of action and then plans, organizes, prioritizes and balances resources to achieve the desired outcome.
Community Focus
Community Focus - Is committed to meeting and exceeding the needs and expectations of our students and their families.
Integrity & Ethics
Integrity & Ethical Management - Has the ability to work ethically and with integrity; helping others to feel valued; puts the wellbeing of students and colleagues first and upholds and models our vision, purpose and principles.
Diversity & Equality - Has the sensitivity, awareness and skills to understand the values, behaviors, attitudes and practices across cultures that supports all children and adults to learn and work effectively.
