St Peter's School York - DT Workshop Supervisor

Summary

We are recruiting for a DT Workshop Supervisor to supervise workshop tasks being carried out by pupils which involve tools and machines primarily, and to provide help in the setting up of the classroom/workshop for activities and materials.

Detail

Key Roles

To provide assistance and expertise during practical lessons; to help ensure that safe working practices are adhered to by pupils and that supervision is appropriate to the task. Help in setting up for lessons.

Contribute to Departmental discussion and creation/review safe schemes of work, training programmes and risk assessments.

To assist the DT Technician with preparation of materials to ensure a safe and smoothly running environment.

To assist the DT Technician with the inspection and maintenance of machinery and tools and daily and longer-term maintenance and repairs (if needed); general upkeep; changing blades and belts etc.

To ensure the general upkeep, tidiness and maintenance of the workshop and classroom areas.

To oversee stock levels of materials, tools and consumables and to be responsible for reporting back and ordering as appropriate, including sourcing items.

To construct items and prepare materials as requested by teaching staff, including display tasks.

Liaising with the HoD and teaching staff to bring to attention any matters of importance.

Liaising with the DT Technician and other support staff in resolving matters regarding the safe disposal of waste, recycling etc.

To liaise with the IT department in getting IT issues resolved promptly.

Photocopying, laminating etc. as required.

Daily

Help in setting up the classroom and workshop ready for lessons.

Assist the DT Technician with any safety checks as per our maintenance programme (CLEAPSS G254) – on workshop machines, including for eg. the emptying of sanding machine trays and cleaning of band-saw dust etc, as required.

Ensure repairs are carried out/organised/or machines taken out of use promptly.

Liaise with the DT Technician to check consumables and re-stock, keeping a general note of stock depletion and reordering promptly.

Assist with the preparation of materials for projects as required. Photocopying and laminating as required.

Ensure that the tools, machines and cables have been left in a safe condition after use.

General tidying around machines to ensure all in good order for the following day.

Weekly

Assist the DT Technician with safety checks as per our maintenance programme (CLEAPSS G254) – on workshop machines, including for e.g. the emptying of sanding machine trays and cleaning of band-saw dust etc., as required.

Ensure repairs are carried out/organised/or machines taken out of use promptly.

Monthly/mid term

Assist with the top up of project materials as required

Assistance in display of pupils’ work (including photo displays).

Termly

Assist the DT Technician to carry out safety checks as per our maintenance programme (CLEAPSS G254) – on workshop machines, including for eg. the emptying of sanding machine trays and

cleaning of band-saw dust, as required. Ensure repairs are carried out/organised/or machines taken out of use promptly.

Clear down and tidy throughout, including disposal of debris.

Check filter dates and address as necessary.

Annually

Assist with stock take in preparation for summer orders – and subsequent unpacking, checking of deliveries.

Assist with thorough clear down ready for summer cleaning.

Assist DT Technician and teaching staff with preparation of materials for major projects including events such as the DT Exhibition, Competitions etc.

Liaise with the DT Technician, regarding annual safety checking and servicing of machinery (currently under contract with Technology Supplies), and PAT testing, and ensuring recommendations have been carried out.

General

1. Health & Safety - You have a legal duty to take reasonable care of your own health and safety and that of others and you are expected to be familiar with, and adhere to, St Peter’s School’s Health and Safety policy.

2. School values – You have a duty to ensure your work, communication and approach conforms to the school’s core values and mission. You will need to be aware and comply with school rules, policies and procedures at all times including, but not limited to, those relating to safeguarding, conduct, equality and data protection.

St Peter's School strives to be diverse and inclusive. We encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the school. The school is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and pupils. This means that employees are treated fairly, irrespective of sexual orientation, ethnic origin, religion, disability, age, gender, marital status or other reason. The post holder is expected to always comply with the provisions set out in law and the St Peter's policies on equality and diversity.

The school is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.

Note: This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities associated with the post. The post holder will be expected to comply with any reasonable request to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description.

This job description may be amended at any time.

Documents

• Privacy Notice for Job Applicants - May 2026 PDF Document
• DT Workshop Supervisor - Recruitment Pack - Jun 26 PDF Document