IBDP/HSD Design Technology Technician

Job Description

IBDP/HSD Design Technology Technician

Job Description

Type: Permanent

Department: Academic

Line Manager: Head of Secondary

Functional Reporting: N/A

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Key Duties and Areas of Responsibility

• Prepares resources, tools, and equipment for Design & Technology lessons, including hard materials (woods, metals, plastics), art processes, and electronic components.
• Sets up, operates, and maintains workshop machinery (e.g., saws, drills, sanders) and new technologies (e.g., laser cutters, 3D printers, CNC machines).
• Conducts regular checks and routine maintenance of all DT equipment and machinery, reporting any faults or safety concerns to the Head of Department.
• Orders, inventories, and manages stock levels of materials, tools, and consumables, ensuring supplies are available for planned lessons and projects.
• Assists teaching staff during practical sessions as required, providing technical support to students and helping to demonstrate safe and correct use of tools and equipment.
• Maintains a clean, organised, and hazard-free workshop environment, including the safe storage of tools, sharp objects, and hazardous materials.
• Supports the preparation of displays, models, and exemplar work to aid teaching and learning.
• Provides basic IT support for DT-specific software (e.g., CAD/CAM programs, 3D printing slicers) and assists students and staff with file preparation for laser cutting and 3D printing.
• Keeps accurate records of equipment usage, maintenance logs, and safety inspections.

Other duties and responsibilities

Any other duties that the Principal may from time to time ask the post-holder to perform

Position Requirements

Education:

• High school diploma or equivelant.
• Minimum 3 years of similar experience.
• Understanding modern DT, including product design, digital tools, materials, and design processes.
• Excellent communication, organization, and classroom management skills.
• A reflective, collaborative, and innovative educator committed to continuous improvement.

Language: English is mandatory

Required Skills and Knowledge

Knowledge

Competencies

• In-depth knowledge and understanding of School and associated assessment methods
• Up to date curriculum developments
• Application of effective teaching and learning theory and practice of providing effectively for the individual needs of all children (e.g. classroom organisation and learning strategies)
• Proven management skills
• Excellent communication skills and command of the English language, in spoken and written form
• Presentation skills with the ability to present information in a concise and professional manner to a variety of audiences
• Organization skills: well organized and able to prioritize, multi tasks and meet deadlines
• The ability to work on a regular and punctual basis
• Flexible and work well under pressure
• Customer service
• Critical thinking
• Ability to negotiate, persuade and motivate others
• Willing attitude to be a part of the school team
• Strong sense of professionalism
• Safeguarding and welfare of children
• A collaborative team-player with excellent interpersonal skills whilst recognizing and transcending cultural differences
• The ability to develop good personal relationships within a team
• Behaviour management
• Demonstrated competency to use computer applications related to the role, including word processing and spreadsheet applications
• Accurate data collection ability
• Record keeping and report preparation methods
• Interpersonal skills including tact, courtesy and patience
• Customer focused
• Willingness to undertake appropriate Professional Development

Attributes

• Empathetic listener
• Integrity and confidentiality
• Internationally minded
• Emotional intelligence
• Intercultural awareness, creative
• Flexible and a can-do attitude
• Passionate about delivering quality education
• Able to command respect of pupils, colleagues and parents
• Driven by wanting to improve quality and develop the school
• Reliable with an attention to detail and a commitment to quality
• An innovator with a willingness to embrace change

ISP Principles

Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding

and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.

Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.

Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.

Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.

Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.