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Technician 1 - Technology & Design, Newtownards
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Client:
Education Authority
Location:
Newtownards, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Reference:
3610b202021d
Job Views:
6
Posted:
25.06.2025
Expiry Date:
09.08.2025
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Job Description:
JOB PURPOSE
To provide technical support and assistance to teaching staff in the implementation of the school’s/department's educational programme.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direction of the designated line manager, the post holder will be responsible for the following in accordance with appropriate regulations:
Provision and Maintenance of Facilities and Practical Resources
* Prepare, organise and basic construction of resources for teacher demonstrations and practical examinations.
* Set out equipment and materials for class use and remove same when class is complete.
* Collect, clean and store equipment and materials in designated storage areas. Ensure items are maintained in a state of 'ready for use'.
* Dispose of used materials in a safe and approved manner.
* Ensure that mandatory and/or statutory checks of materials and equipment are carried out by qualified personnel.
* Inform designated line manager of materials and equipment found to be in an unsatisfactory/unsafe condition and arrange for repair and disposal of such items.
* Ensure no unauthorised person has unsupervised access to equipment and materials when not in use.
* Advise on health and safety issues in relation to the use of equipment.
Administration
* Operation of manual and/or computerised systems in relation to administrative tasks associated with the area of work.
* Maintain an inventory/records of departmental resources.
* Assistance in the ordering/purchasing, receiving, checking, storing and distribution of resources.
General
* Support all staff in ensuring the general safety of pupils.
* Assist with evacuation in emergencies.
* Undertake photocopying as required.
Technical staff may be required to undertake any of the following duties:
* Handling cash in relation to the purchase of practical materials.
* Assisting with hospitality at meetings and school functions.
* Carrying out minor maintenance repairs throughout the school within the competence of the employee.
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