Art & Design Technician

Alvaston Moor Academy, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 0AN

10 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  12 May 2025

• Closing date

  28 April 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  10 April 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subjects: Art and design, Design and technology
• Working pattern: Full time: Term time only + 2 weeks.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: From £25,584 - £27,711 (FTE)

What skills and experience we're looking for

To implement the strategic plan for the subject by:

• Agreeing objectives and operational plans which will promote and sustain department improvement
• Supporting students with their practical work in lessons by providing technical support, whole class demonstrations and one to one student support; support with lunchtime intervention for GCSE and vocational courses.
• Providing technical support during examinations.
• Providing opportunities for the use of appropriate new technologies to achieve excellence
• To support in the promotion of Design Technology events within and outside school, including the preparation and the maintenance of interesting and stimulating displays in workshop areas.
• To contribute to the delivery of extra-curricular opportunities
• Contributing to the primary and secondary school partnerships through development work for transition activities, induction days and other promotional activities.
• To support the leadership of the department and work collaboratively with DT Technicians for the allocation of resources to support teaching and learning at all levels by: o Supporting effective teaching and learning by organising the equipment and resources in a planned systematic way. o Designing, developing, maintaining and testing specialist resources that meet the requirements of the schemes of work and offering professional guidance to students and teachers on the practical aspects of the curriculum.
• Monitoring the upkeep of department equipment according to school procedures
• Assist with the development of resources by making of models and fixtures and designing and making of jigs, fixtures, racks, tool trays.
• Operation of audio-visual equipment and arrangement for appropriate maintenance and servicing.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

To take responsibility for health, safety and security including risk management by:

• Ensure the implementation of the school’s health and safety policy, including the monitoring and publication of risk assessments in line with Health & Safety procedures.
• Undertaking routine and non-routine checking, cleaning, and maintenance, testing and repairing of equipment to the required standard, within the capabilities of the technician.
• Maintaining the first aid equipment in the workshop area, administering first aid for minor injuries, and keeping accurate records and referring students to a qualified first aider if necessary.

ADMINISTRATION

To contribute to the effective organisation and management of the department by:

• Implementing effective record keeping and administration systems across the department, advising the Lead teacher on any improvements which can be made in this respect
• Maintenance of stock and breakages records, monitoring stock control, obtaining quotations, compiling orders, checking deliveries, maintaining appropriate records and storage as appropriate.
• To take responsibility for monies paid by students for the purchase of items, including education materials bought by the school.
• Complete risk assessments and support the DLC in ensuring health and safety policies are adhered to.

To establish effective relationships and communication across the school by:

• Building professional relationships with students in lessons, in and around the school and through extra-curricular clubs, following the schools Behaviour for Learning Policy.

Professional development and training:

• Regularly review own practice, setting personal targets and taking responsibility for own continuing professional development (CPD)
• Attend departmental and school wide meetings in line with the school calendar

What the school offers its staff

• Access to discounted travel schemes
• Access to e-learning and development
• Cycle to work scheme
• Comprehensive training and support
• Eye care voucher scheme
• Free flu vaccine
• Free onsite parking
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• Staff are supported and good practice is recognised and celebrated
• Work laptop and online resourcing

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to the satisfactory completion of an enhanced DBS check, Barred List check, the receipt of satisfactory references, online searches and any other statutory checks that are required for the post. We are an equal opportunities employer.

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About Alvaston Moor Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 880 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Alvaston Moor Academy website
• Email address: hr@archwaytrust.co.uk
• Phone number: 01332576777
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/alvaston-moor-academy

Alvaston Moor Academy

Alvaston Moor Academy has 850 students on roll and places a strong emphasis on the importance of hard work and academic achievement. Our Academy vision is at the heart of everything we do, ‘Ambition, Manners and Achievement’. We also recognise the importance of positive relationships, equality and respect. Situated in the heart of the City of Derby, it serves a diverse local community and serves families from many different backgrounds. The curriculum offered is broad and specifically designed to engage and challenge its students.

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