Dulwich College (Singapore) is recruiting an Art/Design & Technology Technician to support the Art & DT Departments in managing resources and preparing for lessons to facilitate excellence in teaching and learning at all times starting in August 2024. This is a term-time role.
- Prepare and set up materials and equipment for practical lessons;
- Liaise with the Head of Art & DT and teachers to understand requirements and plan ahead so that resources are prepared and ready;
- Undertake regular stocktakes of materials to ensure resource levels are maintained appropriately and records kept;
- Maintain machinery, including undertaking routine repairs, to ensure it is kept in good working order;
- Along with colleagues in the department, undertake health and safety checks for all machinery, equipment and rooms across the College;
- Communicate with suppliers and the College’s Purchasing Manager with regard to ordering of supplies and resources;
- Organise the storing of resources, materials and equipment and ensure this is kept tidy and ordered;
- Provide support to students during lessons as required;
- Assist with displays of student work;
- All other duties commensurate with the post.
The successful candidate will have:
- A relevant technical qualification (Diploma or Higher Certificate);
- A minimum of one year’s relevant experience, ideally gained in a school environment;
- An understanding of, and interest in, Art and DT equipment and resources, including their use and maintenance;
- Experience of supporting student learning would be an advantage;
- Excellent communications and inter-personal skills and strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage own time effectively;
- The ability to work well as part of a team, supporting colleagues in delivering exceptional teaching and providing a safe environment in the Art and DT rooms;
- An adaptable and flexible attitude, and a willingness to use initiative;
- Be physically able to work in a busy environment.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Having a diverse staff body is a great strength to us as a College and one of the ways that we can help students achieve our College Mission of Living Worldwise. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, pregnancy or socio-economic status. We support family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational needs allow. Staff recruited locally are subject to terms and conditions of service according to local employment law.
Dulwich College (Singapore) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expects all applicants to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices which are aligned to the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection. We hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection. All appointments are subject to an interview, identity checks, criminal record checks, and successful references.
CPE Registration Number: 201027137D. Period of Registration: 09 January 2024 to 08 January 2028
