Responsibilities:

The Support Technician (Design Technology):

• is responsible to the Line Manager assigned by The Principal.  In normal circumstances, this will be the Head of Department
• will work closely with other teachers within the assigned department.

Task:

• The Support Technician (Design Technology) will:
• provide classroom support in subject areas of specialist interest;
• provide, under close and monitored supervision from Head of Department or other teachers within the department, one-to-one tuition of students in subject areas of specialist interest knowledge;
• play a lead role in developing the Learning Environment / Display in assigned subject areas;
• support teachers with planning and administrative tasks;
• where appropriate have the opportunity to team teach and lead classes;
• provide good practical and workshop skills e.g. textiles, woodwork, use of the Laser Cutter.
• organize and maintain material stock and supplies;
• manage and maintain workshop resources, tools and equipment;
• work closely with students and to offer practical help and advice under guidance from Head of Department / specialist teachers;
• be fully involved with other aspects of school life;
• lead and supervise any temporary support/maintenance staff allocated to assist within the department;
• Source and purchase materials from suppliers as directed by Head of Department

Professional Expectations:

The Support Technician (Design Technology):

• be a strong team player with a clear understanding of his / her professional responsibilities;
• will provide a varied and creative approach to EAL provision and actively support school initiative in this field;
• will have a strong commitment to teamwork and be highly pro-active in working with staff, students and parents;
• will demonstrate a keen eye for detail in assessing students;
• will have excellent organizational skills;
• will be aware of and adhere to standards of best practice in regard to  Health and Safety;
• will be positive, patient, flexible and punctual;
• have an energetic approach to work;
• enjoy working as part of a successful team;
• be able to work independently and to use ICT effectively.

Shrewsbury International School Bangkok City Campus is committed to Safeguarding and Child Protection promoting the welfare of children

The successful candidate will be required to

• attend in-house Child Safeguarding programmes;
• promote and safeguard the welfare of all students in the school;
•  report to the Child Protection Officer any concerns they have for the welfare of a student. This may include unsafe practices witnessed within the school as outlined in the school’s Speak Out (Whistleblowing) Policy;
• keep professional relationships with students where personal boundaries are respected and maintained;
• seek advice from a Line Manager or Child Protection Officer with issues or concerns related to Child Safeguarding.