Design Technician and Maker Space Coordinator

The International School of London 

Job Description- Design and Technology Technician and Makerspace Coordinator.

The purpose of the role is to provide support to the Design department to ensure the smooth running of the department and lessons and to ensure that teachers and students are supported in integrating the use of the Maker space into their teaching and learning.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

Design and Technology Technician

Daily/Lesson Preparation

· In class support for Design Lessons (Resistant Materials, Textiles and Digital)

• Preparing,      setting up and checking equipment before lessons.
• Ensure      hand tools are stored correctly and in optimum condition.
• Regularly      maintain the equipment and tools in the workshop and computer suite.
• Repair      or organise repairs of equipment if necessary.
• Keep      the classrooms organized and free from hazards.
• Assist      the Design staff with the production of student work
• Supervise      students when using machinery. 
• Experience with woodwork, versatility in working with a      range of materials, 3D CAD/CAM/Adobe programs desirable

General

• Organise      materials and tools in the Department.
• Stock      taking and ordering of materials and equipment.
• Assist      with organisation of trips.
• To      provide support for teachers during practical lessons.
• Ensure      that all Health and Safety requirements are met.

o Maintenance of machines and health and safety in Design rooms

o Familiarity with CLEAPPS/COSHH/PUWER regulations required

o Regular updates of departmental risk assessments pertaining to tools and materials

· Participate actively in departmental meetings 

Makerspace Coordinator

Daily/Lesson Preparation

· Facilitate student learning in the  Makerspace during PYP and MYP break-times and lunchtimes

· Assist teachers with classes using the Makespace.

· Keep the Makerspace room in order and keep equipment up to date

· Develop processes and equipment in the Makerspace

· In charge of Makerspace room bookings when outside of break and lunchtimes

General

· Participate actively in curriculum planning meetings within PYP and MYP and assist with curriculum development in the Makerspace throughout PYP and MYP by liaising with ISL Technology Specialista and class teachers.

· Develop the promotion of the Makerspace, inclusive of contributions to website, bulletin and yearbook articles

· Help facilitate clubs in Makerspace where necessary and offer one club per week.

Person Profile:

In the role you must be able to demonstrate:

• Educated      to degree level and/or with an appropriate background in Design and      Technology.
• Excellent      approach; warm, friendly with good communication skills.
• Able to      use own initiative, confident and able to motivate, influence and persuade      others.
• Practical/hands      on experience.
• Ability      to show initiative and to prioritise tasks..
• Ability      to work as part of a team and individually.
• Confident      in the use of IT with basic knowledge of CAD desirable.

General notes:

Start Date: September 2018

Contract: Full time, permanent, term time only

Closing date: 29th June 2018 (ISL reserves the right to make an early appointment should an outstanding candidate be found)

This job description reflects the present requirements of the post and as duties and responsibilities change/develop, the job description will be reviewed and be subject to amendment in consultation with the post holder. 

International School London is committed to safeguarding children and will ensure that recruitment procedures adhere to safer recruitment guidance. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced UK Disclosure and Barring Service check and/or equivalent overseas police check where relevant.