Post: Senior Engineering Technician
Location: WMG Academy for Young Engineers Solihull
Salary: Grade 8 SCP 12-22, FTE £27,711 to £32,654, Pro rata (Term time plus 2 weeks - 41 weeks) £25,508 - £30,058
START DATE: 4th January 2025, sooner if possible
JOB PURPOSE
The WMG Academy Trust Board is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and able individual to join our Solihull Academy. The successful applicant will be professional, adaptable, and dedicated to delivering high-quality engineering support. Applications are particularly welcome from current engineering technicians who want to work in an environment with world-class facilities and those who want to develop their career in a learner-facing, ‘hands-on’ environment.
Principal Responsibilities
1. To ensure the timely delivery of the practical engineering curriculum by way of the safe provision and removal of relevant engineering materials and apparatus.
2. To ensure the ethos of the WMG Academy and those of the sponsors are evident in every aspect of the discharge of the duties of the post.
3. Model the highest professional standards to staff and learners in all aspects of the role, maintaining a visible presence around the academy and leading by example.
4. Be committed to working in a forward-thinking, creative organisation, supporting lead teachers in engineering with the delivery of lessons and learning experiences including:
1. Workshop activities; milling, turning, bench fitting, and CNC.
2. Instructing learners in an engaging and safe environment, usually in small groups.
3. Model making, prototyping, and 3D realisation.
4. Stores and materials management.
5. Production of components and models in line with specific industrial briefs.
6. Maintenance of machinery and equipment to the highest standards.
5. To be responsible to the curriculum leader in engineering in coordinating the use and development of practical resources and facilities, including the provision of guidance and support in meeting the practical requirements of the engineering curriculum.
6. Supporting the organization with technical support to the engineering department, including assisting in practical classes, carrying out demonstrations, preparing resources, and assembling apparatus.
7. Giving technical advice to teachers, technicians, and learners.
8. Support with risk assessments and ensure safe systems of work are in place and adhered to.
9. To assist and support the promotion and observance of a healthy and safe working environment for the technical support service in all engineering rooms and workshops.
10. Support and control of practical resources including assisting on stock control, compiling orders, liaising with suppliers, and maintaining appropriate safety records.
11. To support the engineering department on routine and non-routine checking, cleaning, maintenance, calibration, testing, repairing, and recording of equipment to the required standard.
12. Oversee and assist in the implementation of maintenance contracts with external companies as necessary.
13. Assist with employee engagement and special events such as taster days.
14. Assist teachers with displays and notice boards.
Teaching and Learning
1. Be able to instruct small groups of students on key machines to support their learning.
2. Liaise with teaching staff regularly and where necessary, support the delivery of the curriculum in our flexible learning bases.
3. To be aware of effective teaching practices to support the delivery of the curriculum.
4. To have an overview of engineering schemes of work and suggest ways in which the resources can support learning and enrichment activities within these programmes.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to enhanced DBS clearance.
For full details please see the Job Description.
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