In general, duties will be those connected with assisting the running of the school's workshops and design areas and will vary according to the level of teaching being undertaken within the school and the changes in curriculum that occur from time to time. 

Candidate Requirements:

• Good knowledge of CAD/CAM and wood working skills

• Must be a team player and have a willingness to learn

• A good communicator

• Someone who is conscientious and enthusiastic

• Must be organised and have the ability to be flexible

Servicing machines and equipment to manufacturer's schedules:

• Setting up of workshop machinery, tools and CAD equipment.

• Ordering and maintaining stock. 

• Managing the control of substances that fall under the Health and Safety at Work Act and COSHH regulations. 

• Knowledge of textiles equipment such as sewing machines for maintenance and servicing purposes.

Preparation of Materials:

• Setting up, clearing away and cleaning larger items of equipment in lessons. 

• To manage the organisation of the workshop and ensure that all equipment and projects are stored in an organised manner and have a home.

• Maintaining in sound condition: 

• surfaces of benches 

• equipment 

• safety guards 

• workshop fittings 

• Stock control - substances that fall under the Health and Safety at Work Act and COSHH regulations. 

• Manufacture of jigs, special tools and fittings for curriculum use. 

• General maintenance of sharp edge tools in workshops. 

• General maintenance of machines and equipment in workshops, on a daily or weekly basis as appropriate. 

• Regular and lubrication of machines and equipment as specified by manufacturer's schedules.

• Provision of storage and/or display facilities in connection with machines and equipment. 

• Temporary oversight of students' in work area in case of an emergency for safety reasons. 

• Practical oversight of pupils who are involved in a project of an experimental nature under the direction of the class teacher. (As a means of providing additional adult support). 

• Work independently in a number of resistant materials and media support of departmental activities. 

• Provide support in the area of electronics, micro-electronics, computers and other developing 'new technologies'. 

• To hold the NAAIDT Training Certificate for Technicians 

• To hold a certificate for each of the machines used on school premises 

• To take appropriate action to identify and minimise any risks to health, safety and security in the immediate working environment. 

  
  

  As an employee you will have access to the Local Government Pension Scheme  and instant access to the Schools Advisory Service that offer a range of wellbeing services that includes; 

  ● Access 24 hours a day to a GP helpline where you can have a telephone conversation for you and close relatives. 

  ● Access to Physiotherapy 

  ● Access to a counselling service 

  ● Free 12 week Weight Management Programme 

  ● Support for stress management 

  ● Lifestyle Screening 

  ● Relationship Counselling 

  ● Long-term condition support - support for you and family members where you or a member of your family is suffering from a long-term condition such as cancer, Multiple Sclerosis or Motor Neurones disease. This list is not exhaustive. 

  ● Private Medical Service 

  ● Stress Counselling