DT Technician

Main Areas of Responsibility As DT and Art Technician, your responsibilities may include: Assisting and advising teaching staff on the preparation and layout in classrooms for practical exercises, running trials, demonstrations, and helping students with learning activities as appropriate. Ensuring equipment and materials prepared for lessons are to the specification of the teacher requisitions, including making up special equipment or modifying existing equipment as necessary from instructions supplied by the teaching staff. In conjunction with the appropriate teachers, advising students on the safe and proper use of tools and equipment and on the correct and safe way to carry out learning activities. Advising staff, as necessary, on Health and Safety issues and on the best way to carry out practical work. Supporting students in preparing materials for both 3D and 2D projects, e.g., stretching canvas, preparing screens for printing. Assisting in practical lessons and after-hours activities when requested. Skills We would like to hear from you if you have: Qualifications to A Level or equivalent. Basic knowledge of Health and Safety regulations. Experience working with a range of Art and/or Design Technology equipment and resources. Experience or solid understanding of working as a technician in a school or educational establishment, undertaking a range of practical tasks. Benefits Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level. In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan, and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.

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