Engineering, Design and Technology Technician

FULL TIME / PERMANENT / TERM TIME POSITION

Dollar Academy is an independent, coeducational school founded in 1818, with a roll of some 1,350 pupils, of whom around 90 are boarders accommodated in one boys’ and two girls’ boarding houses. Academic standards are high and the school has a reputation for excellence in all fields. The Academy is situated in about 50 acres of grounds, amidst delightful scenery, in the small town of Dollar at the foot of the Ochil Hills, twelve miles east of Stirling, and provides a most attractive working environment.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an EDT Technician to support effective teaching and learning through the efficient, effective and safe deployment of EDT resources.

Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Preparation of materials and equipment for EDT lessons
• Ensuring a healthy and safe working environment for staff and pupils
• Assisting in the design, development and maintenance of specialist resources and long term projects
• Ensuring department’s resources are maintained to required standards

Candidates should:

• Be educated to National 5 level in relevant subjects
• Hold a qualification related to the workshop environment (desirable but not essential)
• Have previous experience with fixed workshop machinery
• Ideally be experienced in the use of CAD/CAM such as CNC router, laser cutter, 3D printers. However, this is not essential as full training will be given
• Have knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety best practices