Technician for Food & Textiles

Principal
Responsibilities:

The
following duties and responsibilities will be carried out.

1:Prepare
a wide range of materials, ingredients and equipment/tools for use by
teachers and students in the classroom/workshops – including shopping online for
food and textiles, laundering tea towels, dishcloths, aprons etc.

2:Clean
and undertake basic maintenance routines on equipment and tools used in the
classrooms/workshops; such as sewing machines and overlockers, storerooms,
cookers, microwaves, sinks, tiles, table tops and small electrical equipment,
fridges, freezers, etc. Regularly
check for faults (especially electrical) and arrange for annual servicing of
machines and equipment.

3:Provide
support to teachers and students during lessons in the use of equipment and
machines (eg, unjamming sewing machines, demonstrating the proper usage of
machines, etc); respond to specific requests from students for extra
equipment/ ingredients; and guide/instruct students who experience
difficulties in understanding during the lessons.

4:Provide
clerical/administrative support to the teaching staff in the Food and Textile
Department (ie, carry out word processing, dealing with telephone enquiries,
maintaining inventory lists, drafting letters, photocopying, etc).

5:Undertake
stocktaking, replenishment ordering and storage of materials, under the
direction of teachers.

Notwithstanding the
detail in this job description, in accordance with TCT’s Flexibility Policy
the job holder will undertake such work as may be determined by the
Headteacher/Governing Body from time to time, up to or at a level consistent
with the Main Responsibilities of the job.

PERSON
SPECIFICATION

Job Title: Technician for Food and
Textiles

Grade: 3; scp 3 – 4

CRITERIA - Experience

ESSENTIAL

- Enjoy working
with and have an understanding of how children learn.

- Relevant work
experience

DESIRABLE

- Previous
experience in the education field.

CRITERIA - Qualifications/Knowledge

ESSENTIAL

- Good standard of
general education.

- Good standard of
written and verbal English.

- Excellent ICT
skills.

- Awareness of
Health and safety issues.

DESIRABLE

- Catering/textiles

- Qualifications/skills

CRITERIA - Personality

ESSENTIAL

- Evident personal
authority - ability to command respect from students.

- A positive
outlook.

- Punctual and
reliable.

- Energetic and
adaptable.

- Ability to work
to deadlines.

- A resilience to
absorb and cope with pressure.

DESIRABLE

- Self-confidence.

- Sense of humour.

CRITERIA - Special Aptitudes

ESSENTIAL

- Excellent
interpersonal skills.

- Self-motivated
with an ability to use own initiative.

- Excellent
organisational and time management skills.

- Willingness to
work hours flexibly.

- Ability
to work as an effective team member.

- Commitment to
safeguard & promote the welfare of children.

DESIRABLE

- Have high expectations of themselves.

- Desire to be involved in further training.

CRITERIA - Physical Attributes

ESSENTIAL

- Pleasant manner.