Main Responsibilities:

• Department Management: Oversee and coordinate the daily operations of the Makerspace, ensuring efficient logistics, including materials preparation, storage, ordering, maintenance, and administration
• Technical Support: Provide assistance to students and staff in resolving technical challenges, leveraging your specialized knowledge and experience
• Health and Safety Compliance: Implement and enforce health and safety procedures, promptly reporting any issues to the Head of Department to ensure a safe working environment
• Resource Preparation: Prepare materials and resources as requested by teachers to facilitate effective teaching and learning
• Workshop Organization: Ensure all areas are organized and ready for use, including proper storage of equipment and materials
• Collaboration with Faculty: Work alongside the teaching team to promote a culture of innovation and creativity, championing STEM initiatives throughout the school
• Equipment Maintenance: Conduct regular inspections of machinery and equipment to identify maintenance needs, advising the Head of Department on repairs or replacements
• Examination Preparation: Assist in the preparation of internal and external examination materials
• Curriculum Development Support: Contribute to the review of Schemes of Work (SOWs) by advising on suitable teaching methods, materials, and resources
• Annual Planning: Collaborate with the Head of Department to develop an annual maintenance plan and coordinate holiday work related to equipment upkeep
• Supervision: Occasionally supervise senior school students as needed, ensuring a supportive and safe environment

Essential and Core Competencies:

• Good general ICT skills and computer literacy
• Good spoken and written English, Chinese is highly desirable
• Knowledge and direct experience of manufacturing technologies (hardware and software) in the area of CAD/CAM e.g. preparation of G-code, use of 3D printing software such as Cura or similar, an understanding of 3D CAD software such as Autodesk, safe use and understanding of CNC machines
• Knowledge and direct experience of other general workshop equipment, machinery and hand tools and their use
• Understanding of the creative culture of the Maker movement
• Willingness to work collaboratively and serve as a resource for faculty
• Commitment to student learning, personal growth, and professional development
• Genuine excitement for and ability to work with students, faculty, staff, and parents
• Certificate of Safety Training from DATA (Design and Technology Association) Or equivalent
• Preference for 3 years working at the level of graduate engineer or similar in a relevant technical field
• An understanding of applied programming, control technologies and robotics

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