Design and Technology Technician

ROLE SUMMARY:

Northfields International School is a premier independent co-educational day school in Mauritius that provides an English-medium education for over 1200 boys and girls aged between 18 months and 18 years.  Northfields is well known for its traditional values, family atmosphere, and sustained emphasis on the holistic development of each student.  Excellence and leadership skills are fostered through their rigorous programme of academic study combined with dynamic and varied extracurricular activities and service as action programmes.  Northfields is committed to inspiring our diverse learning community to make a positive impact as active global citizens.

The Northfields campus in Labourdonnais is situated on owned freehold property and incorporates numerous subject classrooms, dedicated science labs, computer suites, art studios, a design and Special Education Needs (SEN) and English as an Additional Language (EAL) support rooms.  Northfields offers internationally recognised educational programmes and qualifications for Montessori, Cambridge, and International Baccalaureate. The curriculum progression in the school begins with Montessori Pre-Nursery, followed by either the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) at NIPS or the Montessori Programme at NIMS.  Students from both Primary Schools may progress to Secondary School at NIHS, where they follow the 5-year IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) in Years 7-11, culminating with the Cambridge IGCSE examination at the end of Year 11.  Students in Sixth Form then follow the 2-year IB Diploma Programme (DP).

Apart from being an authorised IB World School, the quality of Northfields is further bolstered through the school’s accreditation with the Council of International Schools (CIS) and memberships with the Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa (ISASA) and the Association of Internationals Schools in Arica (AISA). Northfields is registered and licensed in Mauritius with the Ministry of Gender Equality & Welfare for our Pre-Nursery, with the Early Childhood Care and Education Authority (ECCEA) and the Ministry of education and Human Resources for both Primary Schools and the Private Secondary Education Authority (PSEA) for our Secondary School.

We are looking for an experienced Design and Technology Technician to join our team. The Design and Technology Technician will support staff and students in the preparation of resources, ordering materials, maintenance of equipment and in class support.  The successful candidate will work closely with teaching staff to support and develop the learning experience of students.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Technical Support  

• To assist staff in the demonstration and application of machinery use to students.

• To be proficient in the use of the range of CAM equipment and provide technical support during lesson time.

• To be proficient in a range of CAD software and provide technical support during lesson time.

• To prepare materials and equipment for practical lessons.

Maintenance

• To maintain and monitor consumables and equipment in Design and Technology to ensure all students are able to access wide range of materials and processes as part of their Design Technology provision.

• To maintain machinery and equipment in accordance with health and safety requirements including CAD, CAM.

Professional Requirements

• Understand professional responsibilities and operate within school policies.

• Maintain subject expertise and uphold high standards of conduct.

• Work collaboratively with staff and contribute to school activities, meetings and events.

• Engage with parents and the learning community while pursuing personal professional development.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• A Diploma or higher in a relevant in Design Technology.

• Courses in Wood Trades NC Level 3 and/or Industrial Machine Maintenance NC3

• Minimum of 2–5 years of experience in secondary section.

• Experience in using ICT to enhance teaching and learning.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• Previous experience in an international school setting.

Skills and Attributes

• Ability to set clear expectations and stretch goals.

• A depth of understanding in the relevant subject area.

• Ability to judge learning effectiveness.

• Enthusiasm, creativity, and a growth mindset.

• Genuine care and attention for the highest standards of student welfare.

What We Offer:

• A supportive and collaborative work environment.

• Access to exceptional professional development opportunities through Inspired Education Group.

• State-of-the-art facilities and resources.

• A competitive remuneration package.

• Career advancement opportunities within a global network of schools.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.