Technician of Design Technology and Art

Overview

The role of the Technician of Design Technology and Art is to provide technical support, encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential within Design Technology and Art, prepare equipment, maintain the workshop environment, and ensure safety for students and staff. The successful candidate will:

• Prepare equipment, maintain the workshop environment, and ensure safety for students and staff
• Prepare and maintain classrooms and workspaces for use by staff and students ensuring that an orderly, safe and healthy environment is provided for teaching activities
• To control and safely store all chemicals and specialised solutions, ensuring that current Health and Safety, COSHH and ESCC requirements and regulations are adhered to

Responsibilities

• To prepare and assemble teaching resources and equipment for use by the teachers and students
• To be responsible for the safe storage of equipment and materials including the disposal of waste products in accordance with the relevant regulations, guidelines and school procedures
• Compile and complete risk assessments as appropriate to the work area and undertake regular checks of all equipment used
• Undertake regular stock checks, placing orders for approval by the Head of Department to maintain stock levels required
• To maintain an inventory system for items within the department
• Ensure all stock rooms are tidy and in good order
• Receive incoming goods, check delivery notes, store materials and confirm receipt
• To support teaching staff with the organisation and preparation of displays of subject materials or students work
• To engage with and support teachers and students during lessons
• Carry out servicing of machines and equipment to ensure safety and reliability. This will include cleaning, oiling, sharpening, removing dust and minor repairs
• Maintain necessary safety signs and record equipment checks
• To support in the food technology department where appropriate
• To assist with the preparation of whole school productions and events
• Some lifting and movement

Qualifications

• Hold at least 5 GCSEs or equivalent, which must include at least a Grade C/4 in Maths and English
• Experience as a Technician in a school setting
• Knowledge of technical areas, relevant policies, legislation requirements
• Have the ability to use relevant technology and specialist equipment effectively
• Able to operate and maintain machinery and the surroundings
• Able to monitor supplies of resources and equipment and order more when required
• Excellent knowledge and a genuine passion for supporting with DT and Art subjects

About the School/Employer

At Henley Bank High School, our aspiration is for all our staff and students to leave our school with practical wisdom gained through the teaching of intellectual, moral, civic and performance virtues. We are a successful secondary school based in Brockworth, extremely close to junction 11a of the M5. The school has consistently been achieving excellent academic results over the past few years with the GCSE results of 2023 being in the top 1% of results in the country, as well as the highest results for any non-selective school in Gloucestershire. We opened our Sixth Form in September 2024 and are really excited to see what the next stage in the school\’s journey will be. A crucial element of the school\’s vision is ensuring that we are preparing our young people for the world of tomorrow. This role plays an essential part in achieving this. Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs where our central teams can be based out of. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are \’Always Learning\’.

Benefits

• Professional development and career progression
• Generous pension scheme
• Blue Light Card
• Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass (teaching staff only)
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym Discounts
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Being part of a great team and expanding organisation