Support Technician (Design Technology)

Professional Expectations:
The Support Technician (Design Technology):
? be a strong team player with a clear understanding of his / her professional responsibilities;
? will provide a varied and creative approach to EAL provision and actively support school initiative in this field;
? will have a strong commitment to teamwork and be highly pro-active in working with staff, students and parents;
? will demonstrate a keen eye for detail in assessing students;
? will have excellent organisational skills;
? will be aware of and adhere to standards of best practice in regard to Health and Safety;
? will be positive, patient, flexible and punctual;
? have an energetic approach to work;
? enjoy working as part of a successful team;
? be able to work independently and to use ICT effectively.

Support Technician (Design Technology)
(This appointment is for a Thai national only)
Applications will be considered as they arrive

Responsibilities:
The Support Technician (Design Technology):
? is responsible to the Line Manager assigned by The Principal. In normal circumstances, this will be the Head of Department in a subject area of specialist interest to the Intern;
? will work closely with the School?s Graphic Designer assisting with the promotion of creative learning environments and display;
? will work closely with other teachers within the assigned department.

Tasks:
The Support Technician (Design Technology) will:
? provide classroom support in subject areas of specialist interest;
? provide, under close and monitored supervision from Head of Department or other teachers within the department, one-to-one tuition of students in subject areas of specialist interest knowledge;
? play a lead role in developing the Learning Environment / Display in assigned subject areas;
? support teachers with planning and administrative tasks;
? where appropriate have the opportunity to team teach and lead classes;
? provide good practical and workshop skills e.g. carpentry, metal work, plastics;
? organise and maintain material stock and supplies;
? manage and maintain workshop resources, tools and equipment;
? work closely with students and to offer practical help and advice under guidance from HOD / specialist teachers;
? be fully involved with other aspects of school life;
? using various relevant materials construct, assist, decorate, display & exhibit boards, props, signs, fairground, booths, as designated by Graphic Designer;
? design, draw, paint, or sketch backgrounds and fixtures made of different materials for windows or interior displays designed by Graphic Designer;
? lead and supervise any temporary support/maintenance staff allocated to assist within the department;
? Source and purchase materials from suppliers as directed by HOD.

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