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DT & Engineering/Music Technician
Essex 2023 Scale 3, Point 5 - 6 ( £24,790 - £25,183 FTE)
Part time, Permanent
8.30 - 4.30 pm (30 minutes unpaid lunch each day) (early finish 1 day per week to be agreed with Line Manager)
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and organised individual to join us as a DT & Engineering/Music Technician supporting teaching to Advanced Level.
We can offer you:
- The ability to work as part of a team, be pro-active, inspiring and above all, an effective communicator.
We would like from you:
- Lovely students and expert colleagues in a school that fosters positive relations, good wellbeing, promotes equality and inclusion and celebrates diversity.
- Excellent professional development opportunities as part of a growing family of eight schools - www.seeat.org
VISION AND PURPOSE:
- To help maximise student achievement and progress
- To assist with the wider provision of the school
- To promote positive behaviour from all students
Main Duties and Responsibilities DT & Engineering:
The main function of the technician is to work as a member of the D&T team in maintaining the workshops and stores and supporting teaching by preparing the equipment and materials for lessons and assisting pupils as required.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Whilst on the premises, work with teaching and caretaking staff to ensure that the CDT block is not left both open and unattended at any time: also unlock and lock up the internal cupboards in consultation with the Head of Department.
- The preparation of lesson, year set and class set kits (as appropriate). These are to be taken into the workshop (or classroom/laboratory) at the beginning of the lesson. The boxes which have been collected by the end of the lesson should be returned to their place of storage. Machines and floors swept / cleared of any debris after practical lessons and to ensure that all tools have been stored away correctly.
- Be ever vigilant over the maintenance of high standards of safety in the workshops and ready to assist pupils with their practical work on appropriate occasions as requested by the Head of Department.
- Design and make moulds and jigs for all D&T and Engineering KS3, KS4, KS5 projects.
- Design and makes visual teaching aids for KS3, KS4 and KS5.
- Make and repair equipment for the Food and Textiles Department(s) as required.
- Undertake activities under the direction of the Head of Department to design and test project prototypes to support the teaching in the department.
- Under the direction of the Head of Department to design and execute working drawings to support the teaching in the department.
- Support teaching staff in the workshops during lessons in addition to supporting students with their work.
- Administration duties relating to extra-curricular clubs and competitions. Organise photocopying, liaising with the reprographics department.
- Stock Levels:
- Be aware of the level of stock throughout the year and inform the Head of Department when stocks are low and need replacing.
- Under the direction of the Head of Department, order all stock for Design Technology and Engineering
- Liaise with suppliers before and after ordering to ensure cost control and efficient delivery.
- Maintain up-to-date records of suppliers and catalogues (this information will become stored on the computer).
- Safety:
- Maintain hand tools in a serviceable condition, replacing blades and sharpening cutting edges when necessary.
- Maintain and service all fixed and portable equipment in Design & Technology and Engineering Rooms.
- Understand clearly the safety checks and maintenance requirement for all the electrical equipment in the department and workshop, undertake and log all testing on this equipment. Check and clean the equipment daily.
- Understand and implement standard safety practice regarding the usage of electrical equipment.
- Undertake various ongoing improvements in the storage and teaching facilities in the department and maintain the CDT block in good order.
- Maintain and keeps records for all the dust extraction units in both D&T and Engineering workshops.
- Monitor the laser cutter filters and replace as required.
Main Duties and Responsibilities Music Technician:
- To oversee the maintenance of equipment and instruments, ordering new parts as necessary and arranging repairs to broken items.
- To demonstrate knowledge of recording equipment, microphones and recording techniques.
- To be responsible for keeping the recording studio and practice/rehearsal rooms tidy and in line with health and safety requirements.
- To assist with GCSE and A Level recordings as required.
- Must be actively fit to work alone in moving instruments and music around the school e.g. to help set up for a concert or rehearsal.
- To regularly update displays around the departments and keep display areas looking tidy.
- General administration tasks including room bookings, overseeing peripatetic timetables, and monitoring and updating the inventory as required.
- To support and train other department staff with their knowledge and understanding of Music Technology.
Whole School Sound, Lighting and Audio-Visual Support
- To be responsible for the security, maintenance, and replacement of the school PA systems, sounds desk and lighting equipment.
- To set up and operate the sound and lighting desk at school concerts, assemblies, open evenings, sports day, parent meetings, school social events etc.
- To support the Drama Department in the maintenance and running of their lighting desk.
- To work with and manage the Tech Team, a small group of students who are interested in developing their interests and expertise in sound and lighting technology.
Curriculum Support
- To provide technical assistance as required in Music Technology lessons e.g. supporting students in the use of software, setting up recording sessions, teaching and overseeing students using the recording studio.
- To support teaching staff and pupils when requested, particularly with the music technology and its application including the use of Logic Pro X, GarageBand, and Sibelius. Applicants should be able to demonstrate knowledge of the software and hardware trouble shooting.
- To set up equipment for practical lessons as required by teachers.
Extra-Curricular Support
- To be active in supporting the extra-curricular programme which will include setting up for rehearsals, creating promotional materials to raise the profile of the clubs within the school, liaising with the office staff to promote concerts and events via the website, school comms and social media platforms, and inviting and encouraging new musicians to get involved with the extra-curricular music programme.
- To support 6th form students in leading a successful Music Tehchnology club, encouraging new students to participate and develop an interest in Music Technology and the Tech Team.
For more information and to apply for the role please visit
https://mynewterm.com/jobs/136490/EDV-2024-WHSG-12596
Information about the School
Westcliff High School for Girls is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its entire staff to share this commitment. All post-holders working in our schools will be considered to work in Regulated Activity and will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance all shortlisted candidates may be subject to online searches that may include social media. For further information please contact HR@seeat.org.