Working time of 12 hours per week for 39 weeks a year is spread across 5 days a week per the Design and Technology timetable. Purpose: Providing practical and curriculum support services to the Design & Technology Department. The curriculum includes Graphic Design, Textiles and Cooking & Nutrition. Working as part of a team to support the smooth running of the department and contributing to the School Improvement Plan. Specific responsibilities: • In-class support for practical DT lessons. • Adapt and modify classroom material to meet the unique needs of students, ensuring accessibility and comprehension. • Help students to stay focused, engaged and on task during classroom activities. • Utilise positive behaviour management techniques to establish a supportive and structured learning environment. • Promote students' social skills development and encourage their active participation in group activities. • Liaise with teaching staff and technicians to identify support needs generated by the curriculum. • Preparation of material and equipment for DT lessons. • Purchase of sundries from local supermarkets. • Set up and, on occasion, carry out demonstrations. • Maintain, retrieve and clean away apparatus/equipment after use. • Ensure that the practical requirements of assessments are met, including preparing, setting up and testing material, apparatus and equipment. • Maintain displays in the department as requested by the Head of DT. • Implement risk assessments for practical activities. • Technician support in the Design and Technology (DT) Department. • Take stock of resources, consumables and breakable items. • Keep appropriate records in line with the school’s financial procedures. • Organise and store equipment, apparatus, tools and material in accordance with the Learning Trusts regulations where appropriate. • Ensure that satisfactory standards of safety and security are maintained in relation to the department’s technical service in accordance to School/Trust policy. • Undertake appropriate duties as requested by the Head of Design and Technology, including assistance with whole-school initiatives. All members of the Charter School staff are expected to: • Support the Principal and Trustees in delivering the educational vision of the Charter Schools Educational Trust. • Work towards and support the school’s vision and objectives outlined in the School Development Plan. • Communicate Charter Schools Educational Trust values, aims, policies and plans to staff, students and parents. • Actively foster the ethos and values of the school. • Build an expectation of high achievement for all. • Help to create the best environment to promote and secure the achievement of students and staff. • Have a sense of corporate responsibility for the outcomes of pupils at Charter School Bermondsey. • Comply with and support at all times the school’s policies and procedures on safeguarding. • Maintain high professional standards of attendance, punctuality, appearance and conduct. • Uphold and enhance the school’s reputation by ensuring positive, courteous relations with students, parents, colleagues and other stakeholders. • Be willing to go above and beyond expected levels of commitment to ensure the success of the school. • Be proactive in ensuring appropriate allocation of resources and evaluate against outcomes. • Undertake other reasonable duties related to the role as required from time to time. • Develop and encourage good relations between the school and the local and wider community. • Work closely with other schools, locally, nationally and internationally. • Represent the school at marketing and other external events. • Engage actively in professional development for yourself and colleagues. • Carry out any other duties commensurate with the role as directed by the Principal.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience • Enthusiasm for Design and Technology: A genuine interest in the subject and its various disciplines (resistant material, textiles, electronics, food technology etc.). • Experience in working with children or young people. • Previous experience working with individuals with SEND, preferably in an educational setting. • Experience working in a school environment: Experience working with students in a similar role or volunteering capacity would be beneficial. • Understanding of strategies needed to establish consistently high aspirations and standards of results and behaviour. • Strong, fluent use of English language that is clear and easy to understand for pupils with communication difficulties. • Excellent communication skills: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with students of all ages and backgrounds, as well as staff members. • Strong organisational skills: A high level of organisation to maintain a safe, clean and well-resourced workshop environment. This includes stock control, equipment maintenance and administrative duties. • Teamwork: Ability to work effectively as part of a team, supporting the Design and Technology Teacher in delivering engaging and safe lessons. • IT Literacy: Proficient in using common computer software (e.g. word processing, spreadsheets) for tasks like resource creation and stock control. • Health and Safety Awareness: A strong commitment to health and safety, with a willingness to undertake relevant training (e.g. basic workshop safety). • Patience and Adaptability: Ability to remain calm under pressure, adapt to changing situations and offer patient support to students with varying needs. • Reliability: A reliable and punctual timekeeper with a good attendance record.

We support our staff with: • Excellent opportunities for professional development including coaching and NPQs • Providing a well-ordered working environment including centralised detentions so teachers can focus on teaching • Regular opportunities for flexible working

For further information about the school visit [www.charterbermondsey.org.uk](http://www.charterbermondsey.org.uk/). If you have any questions or would like a call to discuss the role, contact us at [recruitment@charterbermondsey.org.uk](mailto:recruitment@charterbermondsey.org..uk) or 0203 542 6506.