DT Technician

Dyddiad hysbysebu:	10 Mawrth 2026
Cyflog:	Heb ei nodi
Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog:	Band 6 Scale point 9-12
Oriau:	Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau:	20 Mawrth 2026
Lleoliad:	Darlington, Durham, DL1 2AN
Gweithio o bell:	Ar y safle yn unig
Cwmni:	eTeach UK Limited
Math o swydd:	Parhaol
Cyfeirnod swydd:	1538325

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POST TITLE: Design & Technology TechnicianPOST: Permanent, Full Time (Part time hours may be available for the right candidate). GRADE: Band 6 (Scale point 9-12) Term Time + 1 week REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Design & Technology Subject Leader JOB PURPOSE: The Design & Technology Technician will be required to service and prepare the resources/materials required by the department. This may also involve supporting staff and pupils within practical lessons. Main Duties and Responsibilities: • Preparation of resources as required. • Provision of materials for lessons as required. • Stock control and ordering. • Assistance with all record keeping. • Clerical support to the Department. • Maintenance and repair of equipment in the Department, carrying out appropriate safety checks. • Act as a curriculum assistant in Technology (this includes supporting the pupils, using ICT equipment as part of the Technology curriculum). • Be an immediate point of contact for First Aid matters in the event of accidents in the workshops. • Advise the Subject Leader of any Health and Safety issues which become apparent with the Department. • Advise teaching staff on any technical matters regarding machinery and equipment. • Support teaching staff and pupils during lessons. The following indicates the likely range of tasks: Routine Tasks: • To clean equipment and machine tools. • To get out and putting away equipment, keep a tidy the prep room. • To prepare a wide range of materials & apparatus for Graphics, Resistant Materials, Food and Electronics. • To ensure Food Technology rooms are kept clean, hygienic (including sinks, cookers, fridges and laundry). • To weigh of ingredients for pupils and for demonstrations. • To support practical lessons when required. • To become proficient in the use of 2D design and CAD software programmes such as Adobe (Internal support and training will be provided). • To monitor and maintain the use of CAM machines such as laser cutters and 3D Printers). Technical Tasks: • Under the direction of the staff prepare visual aids, models and support equipment to assist in the classroom. • Where appropriate, maintenance and repair of tools and equipment. • To work competently and accurately with a variety of materials, sometimes with detailed instructions, sometimes with general suggestions as guidance. Communication: • To liaise clearly and in a timely fashion with Department staff on everyday matters and other staff around the Trust generally. • With pupils when providing in-class support to the teacher, or around the Trust generally. • With the Subject Leader when negotiating workload priorities. Administration: • To compile purchase orders, file paperwork, stock check, update computer records, compile worksheets, photocopy etc. Pastoral: • To establish good relationships with pupils and staff. • To encourage pupils to maintain socially acceptable standards of behaviour in all aspects of Academy and Village life as described in the Behaviour Policy and other guidelines for staff. • To provide all pupils, with guidance and counselling of a personal, social, and health education nature. • To be aware of any problems by maintaining good communication and alleviating difficulties with resources. Staff Group: • To participate in Academy’s Continuing Development Programme. • To participate in external training, if required. • To attend and participate in a range of staff meetings/briefing. • To support colleagues as appropriate. Parents/carers: • To attend any meeting, the Academy arranges for parental/carer. consultation and liaison, if appropriate. • To work with parents/carers to secure partnership in the learning process, if appropriate. Resources: • To make effective use of the resources available within the Trust, and to be aware of resources provided by the Local Authority and those within the community. • To keep the subject room tidy, maintain safe working practices, and good care of resources. • To make the subject room attractive, and promote good standards of work.