Design and Engineering Technician (Fixed-term)

KINGS COLLEGE SCHOOL

Required from: September 2023

We are seeking to employ a Design and Engineering technician to join a technician team of two in a dynamic and supportive department. Training is available for applicants who may have more limited prior technician experience, but a keen interest in this area of school life. The post is expected to be for a fixed period, autumn term 2023, in the first instance.

Reporting to: Head of Design and Engineering

The successful candidate will support lessons across the KS2 to KS5 age range and assist with the day to day running of the department. Technicians are based in the faculty of Art and Design and Engineering which has a well-equipped preparation room.

Typical duties include:

• daily preparation, maintenance and improvements
• maintaining the teaching areas, stockroom and preparation areas to ensure a clean, safe and orderly environment
• organising storage and dispensing of materials to pupils
• accepting and storing deliveries
• ensuring regular cleaning, safety checks and maintenance is carried out for all machinery and tools during and outside of lessons as appropriate

Lesson Preparation and During Lessons

• preparing rooms, equipment and materials for lessons, demonstrations and exhibitions
• general administrative support including photocopying of resources, laser cutter and 3D printer related tasks
• during lessons, assisting the teachers as appropriate with the general instruction, care, and supervision of the pupils. When machinery is in use, the technician’s prime focus is to supervise the use of machinery and guide pupils on safe and effective techniques while the teacher is conducting the lesson

Educational Visits & After School Activities

• assisting in the supervision of pupils on external visits
• assisting in the lunchtime clubs for pupils

Health & Safety

• ensuring a safe working environment for pupils and staff and exercising vigilance towards pupils especially in matters of Health and Safety
• keeping up to date with safety legislation and carrying out regular safety checks
• alerting the head of department to any issues of safety within the department
• the technician must become familiar with and adhere to the safety rules of the workshop and the School as outlined in BS4163 and the risk assessments for the department and must be willing to attend safety training courses as deemed necessary by the head of department

Training and Development

• attending computer training and other relevant courses as required

Applicants should be very organised and able to inspire academically-minded, intelligent pupils with an enthusiasm for technological processes, invention and innovation. They must work well as part of a collaborative team. Additionally, experience in, or a feeling for engineering or computer science would be an advantage, as would an enthusiasm for hands-on design and technological projects.

King’s is one of the most successful schools in the world, with outstanding academic results, first-class pastoral care and a vibrant co-curriculum. Overlooking Wimbledon Common, the school is situated in one of the most attractive parts of south east England and benefits from exceptional grounds and facilities.

To apply for this role, please register your details online via our website (under useful information / career opportunities). Once you have registered your details with us, you can apply for vacancies by logging into the candidate area using your email address and chosen password.

Closing date: Monday 12 th June 2023 at 9am

Interviews: Friday 16 th June 2023

Interviews may be staged and we may choose to appoint at any time during the application process.

King’s is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and medical clearance. At King’s we embrace inclusion and fairness in the workplace: diversity is to be celebrated and as such we strive towards a fully immersive culture of inclusion, diversity and equality.