Hard Technology Technician
Blue Coat Church of England School & Music College
Coventry
- £20,479 - £21,525 per year
- New
- Quick apply
- Salary:
- Support Staff Grade 3 - Pro rata equivalent
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- ASAP
- Apply by:
- 23 September 2024
Job overview
Main Duties and Responsibilities
SERVICING OF TECHNOLOGY WORKING AREAS
· General care of technology working areas, including the regular inspection and maintenance of hand tools, machinery and ancillary equipment.
· Grinding, sharpening and general maintenance of all tools and equipment.
· Minor repairs to machinery, hand tools and equipment including the replacement of parts, and informing the Head of Department if major repairs become necessary.
· Safe storage of tools and equipment and materials including the manufacture of storage racks and shelves.
· Regular inspections of furnishings including benches, tables, stools, equipment and services and the carry out of minor repairs as necessary, reporting the need for major repairs to the Head of Department.
· Maintain stocks of consumables for use throughout the department including the safe storage of such items within the storage areas and the assimilation of new stock and equipment.
· Maintain an inventory of all equipment and equipment within the department.
· Help to maintain an attractive and orderly teaching and learning environment for pupils using the technology working areas.
WORK AND MATERIALS PREPARATION
· Preparation of materials for classes including cutting various materials e.g. wood, metals and plastics.
· Provide such materials or equipment in the relevant teaching areas, and transport light equipment and teaching aids where required.
· Design and make patterns, jigs and mould where appropriate and as required within the department.
· Maintain and repair teaching aids e.g. equipment trolleys, display boards, drawing desks providing minor repairs as required.
· Manufacture teaching and safety aids where required.
· When required visit appropriate retail outlets and manufacturer/supplier to purchase additional items/equipment.
CAD/CAM
· Maintain CAM equipment including carrying out regular maintenance procedures
· To collate CAD software files and to manufacture products from these files as required.
· To oversee the general storage and care of laptops and to report any faults to the Head of Department and/or the ICT technicians.
CLASSROOM SUPPORT
· To provide support to individual and groups of students as directed by the HOD or classroom teacher during their lessons
· To provide additional support to individual and groups of students as directed by the HOD or classroom teacher during times other than their lessons
· To provide support for teaching staff at lunch times and after school (flexible working hours)
SITE SERVICES SUPPORT
· To assist the site team with general repairs and maintenance as required by utilising technology skills and equipment
· To assist theatre staff with building of sets utilising technology skills and equipment
Safeguarding and Child Protection
· Knows what to do if they have concerns about a child
· Takes on the responsibility for providing a safe environment and promoting children’s welfare
· Undertakes regular safeguarding and child protection training
· Familiarises themself with Keeping Children Safe in Education part 1 (KCSIE) and local policies and procedures as directed by the trust/academy
Attached documents
About Blue Coat Church of England School & Music College
- Blue Coat Church of England School & Music College
- Terry Road, Coventry
- West Midlands
- CV1 2BA
- United Kingdom
Blue Coat is a successful and oversubscribed school in the heart of the city of Coventry. As a Christian school our intake draws from both the local area and across the city and surrounding areas. Consequently we have a diverse intake and a culturally thriving school. The school was graded 'Outstanding' in its SIAMS inspection and 'Good' by Ofsted in May 2023 with 3 'Outstanding' categories. Our most recent Progress 8 score was +0.42. The vast majority of our students stay on into the sixth form and continue their studies.
We have a large and successful Post 16 provision with 350 pupils on average studying either A levels or Vocational Level 3 courses. We have excellent rates of progression to universities, apprenticeships and employment.
You are considering joining the school at an exciting time as we strive to provide an outstanding education for every young person. You will be joining a hardworking and dedicated team of support staff, teachers and senior leaders. We believe that every child can succeed regardless of background or start point and expect the same commitment from all who work with us.
Blue Coat school is a fantastic, supportive place to work and learn and I look forward to receiving your application should you choose to apply.
Staff are committed to providing a supportive and caring Christian environment where excellent educational provision, outstanding pastoral care and a wide and varied programme of extra-curricular opportunities blend together to create an environment where every individual is valued. The school revolves around its core values of Care, Hard Work, Respect, Integrity, Servanthood and Togetherness, creating an environment where students and staff work together in harmony and learn from each other.
Encouraging excellence and nurturing talent leads to our winning combination of academic rigour within a caring community. We offer a broad range of high quality educational opportunities which extend teaching and learning both inside and outside the curriculum to create an exciting and stimulating learning community where all students are expected to use their intelligence and leadership abilities to contribute constructively to the life of the school.
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