Visual Art & Design & Technology Technician

The Role

We are looking for a highly motivated technician to support the Visual Arts team preparing teaching materials, resources and equipment for lessons; and organising both classrooms and the prep rooms, ensuring that stock levels are maintained and resources are available. The faculty of Visual Arts includes Art, Photography as well as Design & Technology therefore a wide range of subject’s areas, materials and processes are covered in this department.

The successful candidate will be trained on using the workshop machinery; also supporting within classrooms as needed, and administration tasks as required.

The successful candidate can be sure of working with a team of extremely dedicated staff in a very motivating, forward-thinking environment. The school is committed to providing exceptional CPD at all levels.

About You

Role Purpose:

To support the Head of Department and teaching staff in the preparation of materials and lessons, application of the Health and Safety policies and the maintenance of the rooms and equipment. The technician will also assist in lessons where required.

Role Tasks:

To assist in any area of the department and/or school as directed by the Head of Department

To prepare teaching materials, resources and equipment as required by the teaching staff prior to each lesson or activity

To ensure that the Design & Technology and Art rooms are organised each morning / after school for the lessons that day

To organise and maintain the prep room, monitoring stock levels and ordering materials and equipment as required

To complete administrative tasks as required, for example, photocopying, the ordering of resources and repair / leasing of equipment

To assist teaching staff within Design & Technology and Art lessons with regards to the students’ practical activities and clearing away as required at the end of each lesson

To assist the Head of Department with the display of Design & Technology and Art work within the school, including the mounting and dismantling of examination work

To complete displays within the department as required

To help to keep all Design & Technology and Art rooms organised and tidy

To assist/make lesson resources as needed

To prepare and assist with students work using the 2D Design and laser cutter both during lessons and after school where appropriate

To use the workshop machinery including the circular saw, band saw, chop saw, pillar drills, buffing machine, disc and vertical sanders and hand tools

To carry out demonstrations to small groups of students/teachers as needed

To maintain a high standard of organisation of materials, tools and equipment in all of the practical rooms with regard to safety and the maintenance of equipment liaising with the Head of Department, where required.

To maintain the Laser Cutter and oversee maintenance and minor repair work as needed

To maintain and manage the photocopiers within the Art and DT departments

To book annual machinery maintenance servicing, including all D & T machines, the laser cutter, kiln and LEV testing

To apply and ensure Health and Safety policies are in place throughout the department, including organising and booking DATA training for members of staff

To write risk assessments and keep COSHH documentation updated

To complete accident report forms as required during practical lessons

To lead on the safe and appropriate storage and management of department stock and equipment, maintaining appropriate processes to ensure an organised and safe environment for the teaching of Design & Technology

To provide assistance to students during after school sessions or clubs

To assist with Food Technology lessons when required

To assist with Photography lessons when required and ordering of resources

To ensure Health and Safety standards are consistently met across the department through the maintenance of equipment, training, proactive observation and reporting of Health and Safety issues, and through helping to establish a Health and Safety culture across the department

To attend open evenings and provide assistance as required at the Design & Technology and Art shows and Performing Art shows