Design Technology Technician Job Description

Design Technology Technician Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Design Technology Technician to join our team.

Undertaking of safety checks and routine maintenance of workshop equipment and systems;
To maintain well organised teaching and materials preparation rooms;
Cleaning and storage of all equipment and stock, keeping workshops and classrooms tidy;
Observing strict Health and Safety guidelines and keeping knowledge of this up-to-date;
To maintain and clean standard fixtures and fittings and prep areas on a daily basis;
To support the staff and pupils in the preparation and delivery of the KS3 – KS5 curriculum for Design Technology;
Be willing to learn new techniques and deliver as necessary;
To prepare and store materials in order to ensure classes are well equipped;
To support pupils in the classroom environment to assist in the learning process where appropriate;
To assist classroom teachers as directed to produce creative displays for the department that can be used to enhance classroom practice;
To work with the Subject Leader to organise Departmental Safety Audits;
To ensure that the learning environment (classrooms and display boards) are up to date;
Ensuring the efficient preparation and organisation of lesson materials as required for D&T/Art;
Ensuring staff are resourced across D&T/Art as required;
Provide support to teaching staff and students during lessons.

Good general education to GCSE level in English and Maths;
Good interpersonal skills;
Experience of working with young people in a learning environment;
Passionate about technology;
Working knowledge of design and technology techniques;
Experience of working within technology, design and construction environment;
Good ICT skills;
Good written and oral communication skills;
Experience of technology such as cameras, IPads and image manipulation programmes;
Experience of using a kiln is desirable but not essential;
Experience of using CAD CAM such as 2D design and laser cutter;
Specific experience and skills within a building trade is desirable but not essential;
You must be willing to attend a registration interview;
Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained;
You must have legal right to work in the UK.