Ysgol Y Creuddyn – Technology Technician Opportunity

Vacancy Description

Occupation: Technology Technician

Sector: Technician

ACCOUNTABILITY.

Direct line manager – Head of Technology Faculty (Resistant Materials and Graphics). The main line manager is the Bursar. Also accountable to the Senior Management Team and Headteacher.

PURPOSE OF POST.

Under the guidance/direction of senior staff provide general support in a specific curriculum/resource area, including preparation and maintenance of resources and support for staff and pupils.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS.

• Good bilingual communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to work in an organized and accurate manner.
• Initiative.
• Good time organization and ability to prioritize.
• Experience of general technical/administrative work.
• NVQ 2 or equivalent qualification or experience in a relevant discipline.
• Good numeracy/literacy skills.
• Effective use of ICT packages.
• Use of relevant equipment/resources.
• Knowledge of a specific subject/technical area.
• Knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice.
• Ability to relate well to children and adults.

MAIN DUTIES.

• Assist with general care of the CDT workshops (including preparation rooms, stores etc). Washing, drying (and ironing when necessary) of cloths.
• Maintain resources and prepare materials for lessons. Clean and store equipment/material after lessons. Clean tables and sinks.
• Regular (and annual) inspection of electrical equipment and appliances – in conjunction with appropriate teachers.
• Prepare materials for practical lessons.
• Look after all Technology stock and prepare a list of requirements for appropriate teachers as required.
• Receive and store new goods, recording details in stock books.
• Display pupils’ work, in the teaching rooms and in public areas within the school.
• Receive appropriate in-service training and courses, particularly in relation to Health and Safety, as required.
• Look after the general condition of the workshops and stores – tidiness and appearance, cleaning equipment and minor repairs.
• Attend training courses on relevant matters, such as resource support, health and safety etc.

Other

• • Assist with reports as part of the support team
  • Responsibility for the reception at certain times of day and during the absence of the receptionist
  • Specific duties relating to a fire emergency
  • Other administrative duties as a member of the school’s support team under the direction of the Bursar
  • Any other reasonable tasks as requested by the Bursar or Senior Management Team

RESPONSIBILITIES.

• Be aware of and comply with school policies and procedures, reporting all concerns to the headteacher.
• Ensure equality of opportunity for all.
• Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school.
• Value and support the role of other professional people.
• Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required.
• Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.
• Work constructively and flexibly as part of a team, understand school roles and responsibilities and your own position within these.
• The ability to identify training needs and respond to these needs.

Welsh Spoken Skills: Essential.

Welsh Written Skills: Essential.

Interview arrangements

TBC