Design Technology Technician Job Description.pdf - Belvoir High ...

Belvoir High School
Post Title
Design Technology Technician
Salary range/grade Grade 5 Salary Point 9 -11
Responsible to
Business Manager/Head of Technology
Responsible for (persons) None
Base
Belvoir High School
Job Purpose
To support teaching staff in providing an educational environment in which all pupils can
develop to their full potential.
Key responsibilities
A. To support the teacher in the delivery of lessons.
B. Work within the framework of school policies and procedures
C. Develop positive relationships with colleagues by working effectively as a member of the
support staff team.
Key Tasks
A1 To ensure that all materials and equipment required for demonstrations, lessons and
practical work planned are available.
A2 To assist teachers with lesson preparation.
A3 To assist pupils with practical work during lessons when necessary.
A4 To ensure that all equipment is kept in a good state of repair.
A5 To clean equipment and machinery after use.
B1 Provide relevant Health and Safety advice to staff and pupils.
B2 Alert teaching staff to any potentially unsafe working practices
B3 Ensure that confidentiality with regard to home/pupil/staff/schoolwork is maintained.
C1 To be a member of the school support staff team.
C2 Develop and maintain effective relationships with other professionals
C3 Accompany pupils on school visits
D1 Any other duties within the scope of the post
Key Indicators/Performance Objectives
1. To provide a comprehensive technical support service to all departments, ensuring that all
requirements are met at the highest standard.
2. To supervise, support and assist pupils in and out of the classroom under the direction of
a member of the teaching staff.
Expectations and Values/Mission Statement
Belvoir High School is committed to continuous learning and all staff are expected to engage
routinely in continuing professional learning and development. In common with all who work
in the school, the post holder will also be expected:
1. To act as an ambassador for the school and the Partnership by supporting our values and
mission which is built upon the primacy of engagement, learning, high expectations and
challenge, achievement for all across a broad curriculum, and high standards of behaviour
within a positive framework;
2. To be a significant presence and role model for pupils and other staff and to meet fully the

school code of conduct;
3. To follow all relevant school policies, procedures and guidelines and those agreed by the
Partnership;
4. To contribute to school development and (as appropriate) processes of team planning and
review;
5. To participate in the school's performance management scheme.
The above responsibilities are subject to the general duties and responsibilities contained in
the Written Statement of Particulars.
Participation in extra-curricular activities is voluntary but all staff members are encouraged to
participate, lead and promote activities to build good relationships with young people and
broaden their informal learning opportunities.
All staff are expected to be familiar with and adhere to all school and partnership policies and,
in particular, meet key requirements in relation to health and safety and teaching and learning
This job description sets out the duties and responsibilities of the post at the time when it was
drawn up. Such duties and responsibilities may vary from time to time without changing the
general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed. Such variations are a
common occurrence and cannot of themselves justify a reconsideration of the grading of the
post.
Belvoir High School seeks to promote the employment of disabled people and will make any
adjustments considered reasonable to the above duties under the terms of the Disability
Discrimination Act 1995 to accommodate a suitable disabled candidate.
Signature: ___________________________ (Employee)
Date:______________
Signature:____________________________ (Employer)
Date:______________

Criteria for the role
Essential Desirable How demonstrated
Ability to work on own initiative
and to defined deadlines.
Able to prioritise.
Attention to detail and the
capacity to work accurately
under pressure.
Excellent communication skills.
Experience of multi-tasking in a
complex and demanding
environment.
Willingness to undertake
professional development and
training.
Ability to undertake a range of
repair and maintenance tasks.
Knowledge of LA policies,
systems and procedures
relevant to the role.
Possession of appropriate
certificates for woodturning,
centre lathe, mill,
pillar drill and bandsaw.
Present and previous roles.
At Interview.
Application.
Application/Interview
Task
Application.
Present and previous roles.
Application.
Application/Interview
Willingness to undertake First
Aid Training
Knowledge of Child
Protection issues.
Knowledge of Health and
Safety Regulations.
Computer Literacy, in
particular familiarity and
skill in the use of Microsoft
office.
First Aid at Work Certificate
Application/Interview
Application/Interview
Application/Interview
Application/Interview