Art / DT Technician in Oxford

Reporting to: Head of DT. Grade 5 Point 05 – £25,584 FTE (Actual Pay £14,421, subject to pay awards). 25 Hours per week – Term Time Only.

Roles and Responsibilities

The job description below gives an insight into the responsibilities of the post of Arts and Technology Technician and, while this is not an exhaustive list, it should allow candidates to have an understanding of what this role entails, and what the successful candidate will be held accountable for.

Core Purpose

• Assist with the preparation of materials for lessons (Technology and Art) and monitor the stock control for these areas.
• Responsible for the day‑to‑day running of machinery sited within the Design and Technology rooms.
• Provide technical support to teaching staff, planned in advance and when requested by the Arts or Technology departments.
• Provide learning and student support as and when required during technology (Resistant Materials and Food) and Art lessons.
• Undertake a practical and administrative Health & Safety role for the Arts and Technology departments.
• Provide technical and administrative support for teaching staff to support teaching and learning within Health and Safety guidelines.
• Prepare, maintain and set out equipment to support teaching staff in undertaking demonstrations and experiments and manage safe acquisition, storage and disposal of equipment used in delivery of the curriculum under direction of the Head of DT.
• Prepare and assemble teaching resources and equipment to support the curriculum (Technology and Art) and enable students to use them effectively in practical lessons and examinations.
• Establish responsibility for safe storage and disposal of equipment and materials in accordance with relevant safety regulations, guidelines and school procedures.
• Closely monitor that equipment is in proper working order, clean and safe to ensure students work in a safe learning environment in accordance with Health and Safety Regulations (e.g. COSHH).
• Keep records and measurements of hazardous substances, update annual Health and Safety records and risk assessments across the Technology and Art departments.
• Undertake regular risk assessments to identify potential hazards and ensure all areas are kept safe.
• Monitor stock levels through regular stocktaking and inventory checks, and make purchases in accordance with authorisation and budgetary control.
• Develop skills through training and ensure knowledge remains up to date and relevant.
• Assist with the daily laundry needs of the food room when required.
• Undertake any other tasks reasonably requested.

Skills, Development and Competencies

• Certified in Health and Safety training in D & T Core and Workshop practice (training may be provided once employed).
• Ability to plan and prioritise a range of regular and irregular tasks within specific deadlines.
• Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to follow strict Health and Safety Regulations.
• Good ICT, Graphics, Carpentry, Metal Work, 2D and 3D Modelling, CAD, Drawing and Drafting Skills, Food hygiene and ingredient preparation.
• Good knowledge of Google Suite (training can be provided).
• Ability to research and analyse tasks and demonstrate how best they may be achieved.
• Experience working with young people in a learning environment.
• Support and CPD training will be provided.

Other Duties

• Any other duties commensurate with the role as directed by the Head of DT.
• Complete statutory break / lunch duties as requested by the School Leaders.
• Deliver an extracurricular club once a week.
• Fulfil the role of learning mentor if requested by the School Leaders.

Accountable to

Head of DT.

Person Specification

Experience

• Technician experience.
• Experience of working with Design and Technology machinery.
• Experience of preparing Art / Photography materials for practical lessons.
• Experience in working in a Secondary school environment.
• Good communication skills.
• Sound awareness of personal impact on others.
• Confidence and competence in applying knowledge and skills acquired from training into a practical classroom context.
• Good planning and organisational skills.
• Good ICT skills.
• Ability to relate to and communicate with children in and out of the classroom.
• Ability to demonstrate Design & Technology machinery effectively to students.
• Ability to demonstrate techniques effectively to students in Art and Food Technology lessons.
• Knowledge of relevant health and safety procedures.

Personal Attributes

• High expectations of all children.
• Flexible and adaptable to working across different year groups.
• Developing and maintaining good relationships with colleagues.
• Positive attitude, energy and commitment.
• Willingness to become involved in extracurricular activities.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people in accordance with the GFCS Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and the GFCS Staff Code of Conduct.

How this is identified

• Application form/supporting statement.
• Interview/presentation.
• Review of interview tasks.
• References.

Commitments of Greyfriars Catholic School

• Promoting courteous and respectful relationships with students and staff at all times.
• Using influence with other staff and students to promote high standards of behaviour, ambition and order within the school.
• Working to maintain the school at the forefront of educational practice.
• Supporting the Catholic ethos of the PFMAC.
• Playing a full part in the PFMAC’s school community, supporting its distinctive mission and ethos and encouraging staff and students to follow this example.
• Supporting the MAC in meeting its legal requirements for worship.
• Continuing professional development as agreed.

The purpose of this job description is to set out in general terms the management, purpose and responsibilities of a specific job at Greyfriars Catholic School. It is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of every task that a Greyfriars Catholic School employee might be called upon to undertake. Neither is it a legal document, although it may be referred to in contracts of employment. We are committed to equal opportunities as an employer.