General Technician

Post: General Technician

Grade: SP4 FTE Salary £16,407 - £19,194 pro rata to hours worked
Hours: 35 hours per week/for 39 weeks per year

Responsible to: Headteacher

Overall Purpose of Job:

• To support the practical and technical aspects of the art, design & technology, science and PE curricula by preparing, organising and managing the resources required for practical activities to be carried out by staff and students.
• To assist teaching staff and students under the overall direction of the subject leads, and in accordance with the practices and procedures of the school.

Specific Professional Duties:
All staff at Chertsey High School act with honesty and integrity; have strong knowledge, keep their knowledge and skills up-to-date and are self-critical; forge positive professional relationships; and work with families in the best interests of their children.

Staff at Chertsey High School must have professional regard for the Chertsey High School ethos, policies and practices and maintain high standards in their own attendance and punctuality. They will be good team players who are supportive of colleagues, accessible, keen to share ideas and be a role model in aspects of their practice. They will show flexibility and be keen and willing to take on change and challenge but may need the guidance of a coach or mentor. They will be open and receptive to improvement, show a commitment to their continuing professional development and may be growing in their independence.

Main Responsibilities:

• Maintain and prepare resources for use in lessons including specialist equipment and machinery.
• Provide technical support to students and teachers during lessons.
• Maintain work areas including stock room areas and the storage and care of students’ work.
• Manage stock levels, deliveries and the routine ordering of departmental materials.
• Assist in the safe disposal of materials and any outdated stock.
• Check that the work areas are ready for re-use by making sure that equipment and materials are stored appropriately.
• Carry out minor repairs and modifications to equipment when necessary in order that all equipment is safe to use.
• Develop new skills to enable new technologies to be introduced into the department.
• Establish close links with other staff in order to develop and share skills and expertise.
• Keep up to date with health & safety requirements.
• Maintain a high standard of visual displays around the school.

Download Person Specification from the supporting documents at the bottom of this page.

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