DT Technician

The Royal School are looking to employ an enthusiastic, highly motivated and approachable person to maintain high quality technician services to the Design & Technology and Art Departments.

Although experience within this role would be an advantage, the school is committed to training and developing the skills of the new post holder so that they may excel within the role regardless of subject specific qualifications and experience.

Enthusiasm and a willingness to learn new skills is a key factor for any applicant. Flexibility may be required through school holiday periods to allow for exam preparation.

The Role:

Design Technology and Art are popular subjects with The Royal School with high numbers of students opting to take the subjects at GCSE and A Level. This fantastic opportunity will allow the post holder to develop new skills and certification related to the role.

As post holder you will have the opportunity to:

·Attain relevant Health and Safety certification related to a range of workshop machinery and processes.

·Develop Computer Aided Design skills in various software including 2D Design, Google SketchUp, Blender and CAM

software.

·Develop Computer Aided Manufacture skills in relation to laser cutting and 3D printing.

·Attain up to date knowledge on relevant COSHH information and risk assessments.

·Develop your own areas of interest related to the subject to inspire our students.

As a department we offer:

·A supportive team and committed students.

·A fully equipped, multi-purpose workshop allowing for the delivery of a range of resistant materials projects.

·A classroom to support the delivery of design work and theory.

·A CAD room as well as a set of laptops.

·A materials preparation room.

·Expansion and refurbishment of existing facilities within the next two years

The school’s distinctive ethos and culture where a truly holistic view of the personal development of the child is central to all that we do. The wider ‘enrichment’ programme at this all-through 4-19 boarding and day school is essential and helps develop confident pupils well equipped for life beyond the school. All staff contribute to this extensive programme with their personal interests and to join in with existing activities.

The DT department is at an important stage in securing the highest standards of learning and teaching for children in the school community. The department has one classroom and one workshop with a complete refurbishment of the department planned as part of our free school programme.

The Royal School has achieved excellent academic results throughout its history and has an outstanding reputation for nurturing and developing confident, well-disciplined and successful individuals who progress successfully to the next stage of their life and career. We relish this next phase in its existence which enables us to review and build on our current success in preparing our young people for a rapidly evolving world. We hope that you will share in this passion for a

broader educational opportunity.