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HACA Technology Technician

Job Title: Technology Technician

Responsible to: Assistant Principal/Director of Specialism

The Technician is responsible for providing technical service to the Academy across all Key Stages,  with particular emphasis on the Design & Technology and Science curriculum areas. However, a key aspect of the role is that support will be provided across other areas of the curriculum as required.

The successful applicant must have:

 

• an empathy with and an enjoyment of working with children

 

• energy and enthusiasm

 

• an ability to engage positively with colleagues, students and people in the wider community

 

• good ICT skills (Microsoft Office & SIMS) and a willingness to keep up to date with developments in software and database packages

 

• an understanding of educational initiatives

 

The Technician is responsible for providing technical service to the Academy across all Key Stages,  with particular emphasis on the Design & Technology and Science curriculum areas. However, a key aspect of the role is that support will be provided across other areas of the curriculum as required.

To carry out preparation work for lessons under the direction of the Assistant Principal or other staff as required

 

           To clear away material and equipment after use and to ensure that specialist teaching areas are well ordered and tidy

 

           To maintain tools, equipment and apparatus as appropriate to the Technician's skills

 

           To assist in the maintenance of stock levels and help with all stock checks

 

           To assist in the development and construction of  storage solutions as appropriate

 

           To maintain high standards of safety and security in accordance with Federation policy

 

           To develop expertise in the use of the Federation MIS system, particularly with reference to the ordering of stock and materials

 

 

a)      Staff

 

           To participate in any staff meetings and/or activities relevant to the Technician's role

 

           To liaise as appropriate with staff regarding the preparation of teaching resources

 

 

• To provide technical support to teachers and students during lessons as and when required

 

     To work on other Federation campuses as required

 

• To provide stock-taking, PAT Testing and other services as required during school holiday working time under the direction of the Assistant Principal.

 

 

Information about the Federation can be found on http://www.haaf.org.uk and an application form and a job description can be accessed via (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).  Applications are invited as soon as possible and in any event by no later than 3.30 on 31st August 2010. 

The post carries a requirement for enhanced disclosure (under the provisions of the Police Act 1997). The Federation will require you to give permission to carry out an enhanced disclosure