Design and Engineering Workshop Manager

Reporting to: Head of Design and Engineering

We are seeking to employ a Design and Engineering workshop manager to join the technician team in a dynamic and supportive department.

The successful candidate will support lessons across the KS2 to KS5 age range and assist with the day-to-day running of the department. The technician and workshop manager are based in the faculty of Art and Design and Engineering, which has a well-equipped preparation room and workspace.

Typical Duties

• Daily preparation, maintenance and improvements
• Maintaining the teaching areas, stockroom and preparation areas to ensure a clean, safe and orderly environment
• Organising storage and dispensing materials to pupils
• Accepting and storing deliveries
• Ensuring regular cleaning, safety checks and maintenance are carried out for all machinery and tools during and outside of lessons as appropriate

Lesson Preparation and During Lessons

• Preparing rooms, equipment and materials for lessons, demonstrations and exhibitions
• General administrative support, including photocopying of resources and laser-cutter and 3D printer-related tasks
• During lessons, assisting the teachers as appropriate with the general instruction, care, and supervision of the pupils. When machinery is in use, the technician’s prime focus is to supervise the use of machinery and guide pupils on safe and effective techniques while the teacher is conducting the lesson

Educational Visits and After-School Activities

• Assisting in the supervision of pupils on external visits
• Assisting in the lunchtime clubs for pupils

Health & Safety

• Ensuring a safe working environment for pupils and staff and exercising vigilance towards pupils, especially in matters of Health and Safety
• Keeping up to date with safety legislation and carrying out regular safety checks
• Ensuring regular cleaning checks and maintenance are carried out for all machinery and tools
• Alerting the head of department to any issues of safety within the department
• The technician must become familiar with and adhere to the safety rules of the workshop and the school as outlined in BS4163 and the risk assessments for the department and must be willing to attend safety training courses as deemed necessary by the head of department
• Writing and updating risk assessments for the department when legislation or equipment is changed or updated
• Membership of the King’s H&S committee to remain up to date with wider school H&S strategies and policy
• Having an RDTHSC qualification or a willingness to gain this accreditation would be attractive to enable the delivery of training certification on Design and Technology areas as required by government H&S regulations as well as advice on best practices

Training and Development

• Attending computer training and other relevant courses as required

Workshop Management

• Overseeing the day-to-day running of the Design and Engineering workshops
• Managing the daily workload for Design and Engineering technicians
• Liaising with suppliers, contractors and other departments
• Expertise in machinery, tooling, and techniques to maintain equipment

Maintenance and Improvements

• Assisting with proposals for the maintenance and development of the department, suggesting improved practices and procedures for the workshop
• Designing and constructing tool and materials storage

Budget, Ordering and Expenditure

• Regularly carrying our stock control audits
• Ordering equipment and materials as directed by the head of department

These duties and responsibilities are intended as a guide. They are not exhaustive: the Design and Engineering Workshop Manager will be expected to undertake any reasonable task or responsibility as required by the Head of Design and Engineering.

Applicants should be very organised and able to inspire academically minded, intelligent pupils with an enthusiasm for technological processes, invention and innovation. They must work well as part of a collaborative team. Additionally, experience in or a feeling for Engineering or Computer Science would be an advantage, as would an enthusiasm for hands-on design and technological projects.

King’s is one of the most successful schools in the world, with outstanding academic results, first-class pastoral care and a vibrant co-curriculum. Overlooking Wimbledon Common, the school is situated in one of the most attractive parts of south east England and benefits from exceptional grounds and facilities.

If you are interested in our Design and Engineering Workshop Manager opportunity, please visit our website to find out more and apply.

Closing date: 9am on Monday 25th September 2023

Interviews may be staged, and we may choose to appoint at any time during the application process.

King’s is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and medical clearance. At King’s, we embrace inclusion and fairness in the workplace: diversity is to be celebrated, and, as such, we strive towards a fully immersive culture of inclusion, diversity and equality.