MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

• To provide practical and administrative support for the teaching of Design & Technology.
• To assist teachers and students during Design & Technology lessons.
• To contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of the school.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES of this post

• To prepare materials for lessons and projects, including the stocking of classrooms with materials, components, consumables and processing equipment, including project kits, either by teacher or student specifications as time allows.
• To keep rooms, cupboards, sinks and worktops clean to the standards required by the teaching staff: keep stock rooms and equipment clean, tidy and in good order.
• To produce ‘jigs’ and ‘templates’ fixtures to the specification of the teaching staff.
• To maintain stock cupboards by raising orders, receiving equipment and materials & stock taking.
• To ensure that safety notices are properly displayed.
• To ensure all PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is clean and available for example safety goggles, aprons.
• To assist with the process of sourcing suppliers and the continued development of suitable suppliers.
• To control and store safely all chemicals, flammables and specialised solutions, ensuring that current Health & Safety, COSHH, DATA and ESCC regulations are adhered to.
• To liaise with the ‘Site Manager’ and external engineers for organising the maintenance and repair for any equipment and be responsible for the annual inventory/ PAT Test check of departmental equipment in accordance with appropriate Health & Safety guidelines.
• Classroom support responsibilities

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES (Common to all Support Staff job Descriptions)

• To undertake general duties, administration and any reasonable task as directed by the Line Manager or Headteacher and to carry out such other tasks as are essential to fulfil the job’s core purpose
• Participate in training and development, activities and programmes, and attend and participate in meetings as required
• Assist with first-aid for students and staff, including looking after sick students and liaising with parents and staff
• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures, and report all concerns to an appropriate person, in respect of: child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality, and data protection
• Contribute to the school’s commitment to equality of access to opportunities to learn and develop for all pupils
• Undertake these duties within agreed school objectives, policies and procedures and promote the Schools Equal Opportunities Policy
• To present a positive impression of the school in all encounters with visitors or on school visits
• To respond calmly to the challenges of school life

Notes: This Job Description is subject to amendment and will be reviewed from time to time and modified in the light of the post-holder’s career development and changing needs of the School. For the full details of the job description and person specification, please refer to the attached candidate pack.