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ALL APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE AN APPLICATION FORM found on our website www.cockermouthschool.org

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Art Technician

Post Title : Art Technician

Responsible To : Head of Art

Hours : 18 hours per week over 5 days

Grade : 4 (£21,575 FTE). £11.18 per hour pro rata for 18 hours per week, 39 weeks of the year.

Main Purpose : Under the instruction/guidance of senior staff provide general support in the art department, including preparation, and maintenance of resources and support to staff and students. Take ownership and control of stock.

Principal Accountabilities

Support for students

• Using specialist skills, training and experience, support students in practical learning activities under the guidance of the teacher.
• Prepare materials to students specifications.

Support for the Teacher

• Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and productive working environment which is also healthy and safe, and to report all health and safety concerns to the appropriate person in accordance with school policy.
• The timely and accurate design, preparation and use of specialist equipment, resources and materials as required by staff and the curriculum, eg preparing photography equipment and materials.
• Maintain records relevant to art.
• Preparing relevant art materials.
• Assisting with clay and glaze preparation
• Managing the kiln.
• Undertake any clerical and admin tasks relevant to the curriculum.

Support for the Curriculum

• Monitor and manage stock and supplies for art, cataloguing as required.
• Maintenance of specialist technical equipment, check for quality, and safety, undertaking repairs and modifications and reporting other damage in accordance with school policy.
• Demonstrate and assist others in safe and effective use of specialist equipment and materials.
• Maintain a current knowledge of health and safety requirements, including attending courses as required.
• Order materials under the direction of senior staff.

Support for the School

• Be aware and comply with policies and procedures relating to data protection, child protection, health and safety, copyright, security and confidentiality reporting all concerns to an appropriate person in accordance with school policies.
• Be aware of and support difference and endeavour to ensure all students have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
• Contribute to the overall ethos of, work and aims of the school.
• Appreciate and support the role of other professionals.
• Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required.
• Participate in training and other learning opportunities and in performance management as required.
• Support other departments by arrangement as required.

This job description may be changed by the Headteacher in consultation with you to reflect or anticipate changes in the job commensurate with the grade and job role.

Cockermouth School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of its students, engages with young people and staff in policy and practice developments, proactively encourages feedback and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

March 2023

Job Description

Design Technology Technician

Post Title : Design Technology Technician

Responsible To : Head of Design Technology

Hours : 30hrs per week, 40 weeks per year (38 term time, 1 during school closure, 1 INSET).

Grade : 4 (£21,575 FTE). £11.18 per hour pro rata for 16 hours per week

Main Purpose : Under the instruction/guidance of the Head of Department, provide general support in the Design Technology department, including preparation and maintenance of resources, and support to staff and students.

Principal Accountabilities

Support for students

• Using specialist skills, training and experience, support students in practical learning activities under the guidance of the teacher.
• Preparation of resources for students’ lessons/specification.

Support for the Teacher

• Preparing materials and setting up equipment for lessons.
• Support lessons with supervision, practical instruction and demonstrations as and when required.
• Routine maintenance and adjustment of machines and equipment including sharpening of hand tools.
• Ensure that equipment and working areas are kept in clean and tidy order, specifically after lessons.
• Routine maintenance and setting up of CAD/CAM equipment.
• Routine maintenance of LEV systems to ensure they run efficiently, e.g. check and empty extraction systems on a regular basis.
• Organise any external repair and maintenance of equipment so that it is maintained and kept in good working order.
• Administrative tasks e.g. filing, photocopying and laminating.

Support for the Curriculum

• In liaison with the curriculum leader, ensure accurate electronic stock keeping and ordering of departmental materials and equipment.
• Producing Teaching aids and updating displays and visual materials around the department.
• Supporting the head of department to ensure H&S compliance and the keeping of accurate records e.g. Equipment checks, Risk Assessment, COSHH and LEV audits.
• Support catch-up sessions and clubs during lunch or after school.

Support for the School

• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to data protection, child protection, health and safety, copyright, security and confidentiality, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person in accordance with school policies.
• Be aware of and support difference and endeavour to ensure all students have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
• Contribute to the overall ethos of, work and aims of the school.
• Appreciate and support the role of other professionals.
• Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required.
• Participate in training and other learning opportunities.
• Support other departments by arrangement as required.

This job description may be changed by the Headteacher in consultation with you to reflect or anticipate changes in the job commensurate with the grade and job role.

Cockermouth School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of its students, engages with young people and staff in policy and practice developments, proactively encourages feedback and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

March 2023

Job Description

Food Technology Technician

Post Title : Food TechnologyTechnician – Job Share

Responsible To : Head of Food and Nutrition

Hours : 2.5 days per week: Mon, Tues, Thurs (16hrs) ½ Job Share

Grade : 4 (£21,575 FTE). £11.18 per hour pro rata for 16 hours per week, 39 weeks of the year.

Main Purpose : Under the instruction/guidance of senior staff provide general support in the Food department, including preparation, and maintenance of resources and support to staff and students. Take ownership and control of stock.

Principal Accountabilities

Support for students

• Using specialist skills, training and experience, support students in practical learning activities under the guidance of the teacher.
• Preparation of resources for students’ lessons/specification.

Support for the Teacher

• Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly, hygienic and productive working environment which is also healthy and safe, and to report any health and safety concerns to the appropriate person in accordance with school policy.
• Preparing relevant food equipment and resources.
• Ordering of food, equipment and resources for the department.
• Undertake any clerical and admin tasks relevant to the curriculum.

Support for the Curriculum

• Responsible for stock levels, ordering supplies for food lessons.
• Maintenance of specialist equipment, check for quality, and safety, and reporting any damage in accordance with school policy.
• Demonstrate and assist others in safe and effective use of specialist equipment and materials.
• Maintain a current knowledge of health and safety requirements, including attending courses as required.
• Preparation and maintenance of classroom displays as required.

Support for the School

• Be aware and comply with policies and procedures relating to data protection, child protection, health and safety, copyright, security and confidentiality reporting all concerns to an appropriate person in accordance with school policies.
• Be aware of and support difference and endeavour to ensure all students have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
• Contribute to the overall ethos of, work and aims of the school.
• Appreciate and support the role of other professionals.
• Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required.
• Participate in training and other learning opportunities and in performance management as required.
• Support other departments by arrangement as required.

This job description may be changed by the Headteacher in consultation with you to reflect or anticipate changes in the job commensurate with the grade and job role.

Cockermouth School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of its students, engages with young people and staff in policy and practice developments, proactively encourages feedback and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

March 2023

Responsibilities Statement

Leadership (Self and Team)

Prioritising own activities within a series of allocated tasks.

Contributing to team-working.

Supporting and guiding less experienced staff, if required.

Clarify what is personally required to do the job well and take pride in own work.

Accept feedback to improve effectiveness.

Delivering Results

Implementing a defined programme/activity/plan within a specified timescale.

Carrying out duties in accordance with instructions, standards and procedures.

Assisting in planning and preparing a specific programme or activity.

Planning and delivering daily tasks to ensure service delivery.

Maintaining records.

Reporting on service users’ circumstances, referring non-standard situations appropriately.

Check facts and consider options before deciding on how best to do own job.

Report repeated problems, waste and inefficiency.

Service Improvement

Monitoring and assessing the activity / programme / plan for continued positive impact.

Cooperating with change and liaising with line management on routine and non-routine/nonstandard issues.

Making recommendations for improvement.

Open-minded about new ways of working and committed to make improvements.

Managing Resources

Coordinating the use of resources with internal and external colleagues engaged in delivering the programme.

Handling cash, including client monies.

Identifying, requesting and using the resources as necessary.

Ensuring preparation of the environment and assessing and managing risks.

Using equipment relevant to the work area.

Understand that all actions have a cost so use resources efficiently.

Customer and Community Focussed

Providing tailored assistance to meet the needs of the students, including some who may have challenging behaviour.

Providing personal and/or health care to students, as appropriate, supervised by specialist, qualified staff.

Acting as a first point of contact and providing initial judgement on how to meet the student needs.

Working directly with students / student groups in areas of activity that are closely defined by policy, procedure and working practice.

Referring relevant matters / information to the manager.

Communicating with student’s parents / carers / guardians and others involved in their wellbeing.

Cooperating with, and providing information to external agencies.

Respond to student needs; deal with students in a courteous, timely and professional manner.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience and Expertise

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent experience or knowledge in the relevant work area.

Committed to ongoing personal development.

Knowledge of the procedures in the service area and how to apply them.

Knowledge of Health and Safety and related procedures and policies and how they apply to the work area.

Practical experience in the workplace with vulnerable and / or young people, to understand risk and safety hazards.

Knowledge of how best to deal with and refer emergencies and non-standard cases.

Ability to cope with significantly challenging behaviour and circumstances.

Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 16 - 30 per week

Salary: £11.18 per hour

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 16/04/2023
Reference ID: School Technicians