Peponi School hiring Design & Technology Technician in Nairobi, Kenya

Key Responsibilities:

To prepare and maintain classrooms and workspaces for use by staff and pupils, ensure that an orderly, safe, and healthy environment is provided for teaching activities.
To prepare and assemble teaching resources and equipment for use by the teachers and pupils.
To be responsible for the safe storage of equipment and materials and the disposal of waste products in accordance with the relevant regulations, guidelines, and school procedures.
To support teaching staff with the organisation, and preparation of displays of subject materials or pupils’ work.
To ensure that Health and Safety requirements and other relevant regulations are adhered to. This may involve undertaking regular checking procedures and risk assessments, as appropriate to the work area.
To support teaching staff and pupils during lessons.
To undertake supervision of CAM equipment (this may include direct pupils supervision).
To design and construct teaching aids for use by teachers or pupils as directed.

Equipment and Machinery

To ensure safe storage of equipment.
To carry out routine maintenance and servicing of machines and equipment to ensure safety. and reliability. This will include cleaning, oiling, sharpening, removing dust and minor repairs.
To inspect, clean and sharpen hand tools and tooling for machinery.
To maintain an inventory system for tools, equipment, and materials within the department.
To maintain necessary safety signs and record equipment checks.
To keep stock rooms, tidy and in good order.
To keep an electronic maintenance schedule and record (log) of machine/equipment maintenance.
To be responsible for recording, storing and maintain, in good order all stock,
Materials and pupils projects used in the department

Health and Safety

With the teaching staff, keep all classrooms organised and free from hazards.
Ensure that all machines, tools and equipment are safe to use and report any problems to the Head of Creative Arts.
Liaise with outside the Estates Team to have annual planned maintenance undertaken on all machines, tools and equipment. This will also include PAT testing.
To control and safely store all chemicals and specialised solutions, ensuring that current Health and
Safety, COSHH and ESCC regulations are adhered to. (training will be provided)
Liaise with the HoD to ensure that all risk assessments are up to date and being followed.

Other Duties

To undertake regular stock checks and make teaching staff aware of stock levels. Placing orders for approval by the Head of Department to maintain stock levels required.
Receive incoming goods, check delivery notes, store materials and confirm receipt.
To participate in school initiatives where every person is expected to contribute to learner’s progress.
To participate in the school’s professional training programs as agreed.
To assist with extracurricular activities and trips.
To be responsible for the ordering of all stock for DT With the HoD’s direction and supervision, keep the DT budget accurate.
To help maintain exercise books in good order.
To keep informed of current legislation about Health and Safety in workshop environments.
To play a full part in the life of the school community, supporting its distinctive mission and ethos, and encouraging and ensuring staff and pupils adhere to school expectations;

Generic Responsibilities:

To work consistently to uphold the school’s mission statement.
To follow all school policies.
To work in a co-operative and polite manner with all stakeholders.
To work with pupils in a courteous, positive, caring and responsible manner at all times.
To follow the child protection procedures and ensure that, pupils’ safety and well-being is never compromised.
To be polite, co-operative and positive when communicating to other staff.
To take an active and positive role in the school’s commitment to the development of staff, and their annual review procedures.
To work with visitors in such a way that it enhances the reputation of the school.
To seek to improve the quality of the school’s overall service.
To present oneself in a professional way that is consistent with the values and expectations of the school.

Person Specification:

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills:

Educational Background: Qualification in the area of Design Engineering or Design Technology.
Organisational Skills: Demonstrated ability to manage equipment, oversee projects, and meet deadlines in a collaborative environment.
Communication Skills: High level of interpersonal skills, integrity, and confidentiality, with the capacity to communicate effectively with staff, pupils, and external partners.
Safeguarding Knowledge: Clear understanding of Child Protection and Safeguarding policy and procedures.
Technological Proficiency: Skilled in using Microsoft Office, CAD, and relevant educational software to support Design Engineering.
Willingness to undertake ongoing training.
Any other qualifications in the Design, Engineering, Arts sectors.
First Aid certificate (training can be provided).
Previous experience as a Technician in a school setting is desirable.
Good understanding of health and safety regulations (training can be provided).
Technical Knowledge of relevant areas, relevant policies, legislation requirements is desirable.
Willingness to complete appropriate training and professional development.
Experience of working in a school environment.
Ability to operate machinery (familiarization training can be provided).
Ability to use relevant technology and specialist equipment effectively.
Ability to monitor supplies of resources and equipment and order more when required.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Ability to use both 2D and 3D software. Desirable.
A commitment to securing the best opportunities for all pupils.
A commitment to the safety and wellbeing of every pupil.
High standards and expectations of self and others.
An ability to reflect on own professional practice.
Integrity, loyalty, and commitment.
The capacity to inspire confidence in parents and pupils and to work collaboratively with colleagues.
Sense of humour and enthusiasm.
Good team player
Ability to work independently and show initiative.
Ability to work under pressure, prioritise, multi-task and work to strict timelines.
Ability to work flexibly to support others and respond to unplanned situations.
Good organisational skills and the ability to make own time effectively.
Ability to work constructively as part of a team and build and form good relationships with colleagues.
Have good verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate in a professional manner.
Ability to follow instructions and respond to management directions and follow established processes.
Commitment to high standards and expectations.
Desire to enhance and develop skills and knowledge through CPD.
Demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and the highest standards of child protection.
Recognition of the importance of personal responsibility for Health and Safety.
Commitment to the school’s ethos, aims and its whole community.
To participate in Performance Management annually, in line with school policy.
To participate in continuing professional development opportunities as identified in Performance
Management and ensuring ability to fulfil role effectively.
To manage both internal and external relationships, striving for excellence in stakeholder satisfaction.
To work effectively and successfully in your team within the school.