DT Technician

Haughton Academy, part of The Education Village Academy Trust, is seeking to appoint a Design & Technology Technician who passionately and consistently displays a belief that all pupils can achieve success through excellent support. The Design & Technology Technician will be required to service and prepare the resources/materials required by the department. This may also involve supporting staff and pupils within practical lessons.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Preparation of resources as required.
• Provision of materials for lessons as required.
• Stock control and ordering.
• Assistance with all record keeping.
• Clerical support to the Department.
• Maintenance and repair of equipment in the Department, carrying out appropriate safety checks.
• Act as a curriculum assistant in Technology (this includes supporting the pupils, using ICT equipment as part of the Technology curriculum).
• Be an immediate point of contact for First Aid matters in the event of accidents in the workshops.
• Advise the Subject Leader of any Health and Safety issues which become apparent with the Department.
• Advise teaching staff on any technical matters regarding machinery and equipment.
• Support teaching staff and pupils during lessons.

The following indicates the likely range of tasks:

Routine Tasks:

• To clean equipment and machine tools.
• To get out and putting away equipment, keep a tidy the prep room.
• To prepare a wide range of materials & apparatus for Graphics, Resistant Materials, Food and Electronics.
• To ensure Food Technology rooms are kept clean, hygienic (including sinks, cookers, fridges and laundry).
• To weigh of ingredients for pupils and for demonstrations.
• To support practical lessons when required.
• To become proficient in the use of 2D design and CAD software programmes such as Adobe (Internal support and training will be provided).
• To monitor and maintain the use of CAM machines such as laser cutters and 3D Printers).

Technical Tasks:

• Under the direction of the staff prepare visual aids, models and support equipment to assist in the classroom.
• Where appropriate, maintenance and repair of tools and equipment.
• To work competently and accurately with a variety of materials, sometimes with detailed instructions, sometimes with general suggestions as guidance.

Communication:

• To liaise clearly and in a timely fashion with Department staff on everyday matters and other staff around the Trust generally.
• With pupils when providing in-class support to the teacher, or around the Trust generally.
• With the Subject Leader when negotiating workload priorities.

Administration:

• To compile purchase orders, file paperwork, stock check, update computer records, compile worksheets, photocopy etc.

Pastoral:

• To establish good relationships with pupils and staff.
• To encourage pupils to maintain socially acceptable standards of behaviour in all aspects of Academy and Village life as described in the Behaviour Policy and other guidelines for staff.
• To provide all pupils, with guidance and counselling of a personal, social, and health education nature.
• To be aware of any problems by maintaining good communication and alleviating difficulties with resources.

Staff Group:

• To participate in Academy’s Continuing Development Programme.
• To participate in external training, if required.
• To attend and participate in a range of staff meetings/briefing.
• To support colleagues as appropriate.

Parents/carers:

• To attend any meeting, the Academy arranges for parental/carer. consultation and liaison, if appropriate.
• To work with parents/carers to secure partnership in the learning process, if appropriate.

Resources:

• To make effective use of the resources available within the Trust, and to be aware of resources provided by the Local Authority and those within the community.
• To keep the subject room tidy, maintain safe working practices, and good care of resources.
• To make the subject room attractive, and promote good standards of work.

General:

• To perform any other reasonable task that your manager may ask from time to time.
• To contribute towards and implement Trust/Academy strategies.

Support for the Academy:

• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security and confidentiality, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
• Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal opportunities to learn and develop.
• Contribute effectively to the overall ethos/work/aims of the Academy and the Trust.
• Establish constructive relationships and communicate with other agencies/professionals, in liaison with the teacher, to support achievement and progress of pupils.
• Attend and participate in regular meetings.
• Recognise own strengths and areas of expertise and use these to advise and support others.
• Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.
• Assist with the provision of out of Academy learning activities e.g. clubs, extra-curricular activities within guidelines established by the Academy.
• The post holder must carry out his/her duties with full regard to the Trust’s Equal Opportunities and Racial Equality Policies in the terms of employment and service delivery to ensure that

colleagues are treated and services delivered in a fair and consistent manner.

• To comply with health and safety policy and systems, report any incidents/accidents/hazards and take pro-active approach to health and safety matters in order to protect both yourself and

others.

• Any other duties of a similar nature related to the post which may be required from time to time.

Closing Date: Thursday 15^th May 2025 (5:00pm)

Shortlisting: Monday 12^th May

Interview Date: Friday 23^rd May 2025

Application forms and further details for the above position are available by visiting our website at https://www.haughtonacademy.org.uk/about-us/work-for-us/ For any further information or to submit application forms please contact the Human Resources department using PeopleTeam@educationvillage.org.uk