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Providing technical and curriculum support services to the Design & Technology Department. The curriculum includes Product 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.Liaise with teaching staff and technicians to identify technical support needs generated by the curriculum.Ensure that appropriate stock levels of apparatus and tools are maintained. Maintain stock books, including carrying out or arranging stock checks.Place and progress orders, ensuring spending is in line with departmental policy.Keep appropriate financial records, keeping the Head of Design and Technology informed of expenditures and liaising with the Finance Department as appropriate.Identify equipment needs in consultation with teaching and technician staff and participate in the selection of new equipment.Organise and store equipment, apparatus, tools, and materials in accordance with the Learning Trust's regulations, where appropriate.Participate in the development of the Design and Technology department's technical and practical facilities to meet teaching/learning needs.Organise the maintenance and repair of departmental apparatus and equipment and have overall responsibility for maintenance records.Ensure the maintenance of room services and facilities, liaising with the Team Leader for Technical Services as appropriate.Prepare apparatus, tools, and materials and set up equipment for use in practical classes.Set up and, on occasion, carry out demonstrations.Maintain, retrieve, and clean away apparatus/tools after use.Ensure that the practical requirements of practical assessments and examinations are met, including preparing, setting up, and testing materials, apparatus, and equipment. Attend examination previews.<br /