Design Engineering Technician

Responsible to: Head of Design Engineering

Location: Stephen Perse Cambridge Senior School and Sixth Form

Role Description

The purpose of the job is to assist the HoD in the general upkeep of the department rooms and facilities along with general administrative tasks involved in day to day running of the department. Also to assist the HoD and department teaching staff, work with small groups of students in lessons and to adopt a flexible style in order to tackle a range of duties in the department.

The DE Technician will be based at the Senior School. We will consider a full-time or part-time applicant.

Main Responsibilities:

• General workshop maintenance - responsible for upkeep of machinery and their compliance to current H&S legislation.



• Responsible for the maintenance of tools, equipment, stock and materials and ensure that they are stored tidily and safely.



• Preparing materials for Key stage 3, 4 and 5 lessons as requested by the teaching staff.



• Supporting the ordering of materials and checking of stock. Plus support department in management, organisation, inventory and purchasing of stock.



• To work with small groups of students and provide guidance on project work. This would only be within a normal class lesson, where there is a specialist teacher in overall charge.



• Prepare materials and resources for lessons and check that equipment is provided at the start of lessons and that it is returned at the end.



• Provide administrative, technical and creative support to teaching staff.



• Assist in the management, preparation, display and storage of project work.



• General cleanliness of the workshop including daily checks, deep clean, changing filters and keeping dust levels down.



• In liaison with the Health and Safety Manager ensure that all practices are in line with the Stephen Perse Health and Safety Handbook and maintain continuous oversight of working practices within the department to ensure that all safety procedures are being adhered to.



• Assist HoD in upkeep and organisation of H&S compliance documentation including risk assessments and COSHH, plus general machinery annual checks etc.



• Updating and auditing databases for tools and materials.



• Work as part of a support team of technicians to complete daily tasks and collaboratively find solutions to challenges.


General Responsibilities


• Act as an excellent ambassador for the Foundation at all times.



• Build and maintain good working relationships with all Foundation colleagues.



• Assist as necessary in other Foundation areas at peak times.



• Work at all times towards the aims and goals of the Foundation and any individual objectives and targets you may have agreed.



• Proactively identify areas for improvements within the Foundation.



• Actively promote the Foundation's Equal Opportunities Policy, encouraging staff awareness and participation in all areas.



• Act in accordance with the Data Protection principles at all times.



• Adhere at all times to Foundation operational and employment policies and procedures.



• Take care of your own health and safety and that of people who may be affected by what you do (or do not do).



• Cooperate with others on health and safety, and not interfere with, or misuse, anything provided for your health, safety or welfare.



• Follow the training you have received when using any work items the Foundation has provided.



• Adhere to the Foundation's Privacy Notice and ensure private and confidential data is kept secure and disposed of in the appropriate manner.


This job description is not necessarily comprehensive and the position holder will be required to carry out such other duties as may reasonably be required within the general scope and level of the post.

Safeguarding and welfare of children

The post holder's responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom s/he is responsible, or with whom s/he comes into contact, will be to adhere to and ensure compliance with Stephen Perse's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy statement at all times. If, in the course of carrying out the duties of the post, the role-holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the School, s/he must report any concerns to the School's Designated Person or the Stephen Perse Designated Safeguarding Lead.

All employees of Stephen Perse adhere to the Safer Working Practices guidance and all teaching staff are required to adhere to the Teaching Standards which can be found on the government website.

Terms and conditions

All appointments for Stephen Perse are subject to satisfactory reference and disclosure and barring service (DBS) checks, suitability to work with children checks, online checks, proof of identity and eligibility to work in the UK, completion of a medical questionnaire and proof of qualifications.

Hours of work

This role will be term time only, working 36 weeks per year and the role is being offered on a full-time or part-time basis. We will consider applicants looking to work between 3-5 days per week.

Salary

The salary will be pro-rated based on hours worked. The current FTE salary for this role is £26,165. From 1 September 2024, this will increase to £27,212 per annum.

This role will be term time only, working 36 weeks per year and the role is being offered on a full-time or part-time basis. We will consider applicants looking to work between 3-5 days per week., The salary will be pro-rated based on hours worked. The current FTE salary for this role is £26,165. From 1 September 2024, this will increase to £27,212 per annum.