Overview
At West Coventry Academy, we are proud to offer a vibrant, inclusive, and inspiring learning environment where students are encouraged to achieve their full potential. Our school combines high academic standards with innovative teaching, engaging extracurricular opportunities, and a strong sense of community. Our focus is on providing an outstanding education and exceptional support for every student at West Coventry Academy.
We are looking for a skilled and proactive DT Technician to join our Technology Department. You will provide practical support for teaching staff, ensuring that lessons run smoothly, resources are prepared, and equipment is safe and well-maintained.
Responsibilities
* Prepare teaching aids, materials, and samples for lessons and examinations.
* Clear away and organise materials after lessons.
* Support open evenings, exhibitions, and other school events.
* Carry out routine maintenance, minor repairs, and co-ordinate general upkeep of departmental equipment.
* Arrange repairs with external agencies as needed.
* Operate and maintain tools and equipment safely, including circular saws, drills, and hand tools (subject to training and authorisation).
* Perform safety checks and ensure adherence to Health & Safety protocols.
* Manage and safely store chemicals, and respond appropriately to any spills or hazards.
* Organise stock, maintain inventories, and assist with budget planning and requisitions.
* Liaise with the Head of Department regarding equipment, materials, and IT resources.
* Promote and safeguard the welfare of students at all times.
* Uphold the ethos, vision, and aims of the school through professionalism and integrity.
* Attend relevant staff meetings, parents' evenings, and undertake other duties as required to ensure smooth departmental operation.
* Be practical, organised, and safety-conscious.
* Have experience with workshop equipment, tools, and materials.
* Be proactive in supporting staff and students.
* Demonstrates professionalism, reliability, and integrity. Have a commitment to promoting the welfare of children and young people.
About the School
West Coventry Academy is a co-educational, fully comprehensive school that welcomes and nurtures children from all backgrounds and abilities. It has been created on the site of former girls' school, Tile Hill Wood, and from September 2016 has welcomed boys as well as girls. This is an exciting time for us - a new beginning.
We have a strong pastoral system which underpins everything we do and we believe strongly that a happy child is one who will flourish and achieve.
Benefits
* A competitive salary
* An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and employee benefits package
* Competitive pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme)
* Professional development and wellbeing days
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