Technology & Design Technician (Technician 2)

1. You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question, how, and to what extent you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria, where relevant.


2. You must demonstrate how you meet the criteria by the closing date for applications, unless the criteria state otherwise.


3. The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is outlined in the table below.


4. Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out in Section 1 below, using the information provided by you on your application form. 


5. Please note that the Selection Panel reserves the right to shortlist only those applicants that it believes most strongly meet the criteria for the role. 


6. In the event of an excessive number of applications, the Selection Panel also reserves the right to apply any desirable criteria as outlined in Section 3 at shortlisting, in which case these will be applied in the order listed. It is important therefore that you also clearly demonstrate on your application form how you meet any desirable criteria.

Five GCSE’s (Grades A*-C) to include English Language, Mathematics and Technology & Design or a Level 2 vocational qualification in an Engineering/Technology related discipline, or equivalent or higher level qualifications  

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Have paid experience of working in a Technology & Design department in a post-primary school and/or manufacturing/engineering workshop

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• The requirements of a Technician 2


• Health and safety regulations, as relevant to the role


• General administrative processes and record

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Willingness to undertake further training/development opportunities as required

Demonstrable evidence of:

• Organisational skills


• Good ICT skills


• High level practical skills


• Communication skills


• Interpersonal skills


• Ability to identify work priorities


• Manage own work load in an organsied and methodical manner


• Ability to work effectively as part of a team to achieve outcomes


• Ability to use initiative


• Proven effective planning and organisational skills and an ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines 

Evidence of how your experience and approach to work reflect the school’s values/ethos. You will find information about the school’s values/ethos on our school website

Experience 

Have paid experience of maintenance and safe working practices in relation to the handling and usage of machines, equipment and tools within an engineering workshop

Hold a Level 3 vocational qualification in an Engineering/Technology related discipline or higher examination qualifications

Have paid experience of undertaking risk assessments and maintaining appropriate records/inventories

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