Design and Innovation Assistant

Overview

The Hills Grammar School is well known for its outstanding staff professional learning culture, staff learning frameworks, teacher accreditation programs and bespoke evidence-based development programs that support and invigorate our staff - both teaching and support staff - to forward the School’s Mission: Outstanding Teaching within a unique learning environment: fostering each student's potential for greatness.  Highly motivated professionals who love learning, collaboration, and thinking strategically and are interested in contributing to a dynamic and innovative school, are invited to apply for the below position: 

Design and Innovation Assistant | Permanent Part Time (4 days per week) | Commencing Term 2

About the role 

We are currently seeking a part time dedicated Tech Assistant to join our Design and Innovation Department. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the department's operations by assisting with a wide range of technical tasks and activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare lesson materials and assist teachers in the delivery of practical lessons.
• Collaborate with students on their projects, providing technical guidance and support.
• Assist teachers in the classroom as necessary to facilitate the learning process.
• Complete compliance checks on machinery and materials to ensure adherence to safety regulations.
• Raise purchase orders based on instructions from the Head of Department (HOD).
• Pick up materials from various stores as needed for departmental projects.
• Service and repair workshop machinery to ensure optimal functionality.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation in workshops to provide a safe and efficient working environment.
• Ensure the proper maintenance of the dust extraction unit to uphold health and safety standards.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Previous experience in a technical role, preferably in an educational or workshop setting.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Proficiency in using workshop machinery and tools for servicing and repairs.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with staff and students.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to upholding safety standards.
• Ability to multitask and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

The Hills Grammar Difference

Hills Grammar offers staff:

• Parking onsite.
• A concerted focus on staff wellbeing through a range of initiatives to ensure that our staff is able to flourish. We also have a dedicated staff wellbeing week in Term 4. 
• Best practice Professional Learning Model and Staff Development Framework that draws together bespoke learning programs across all career stages and facilitates deep learning, improved practice, collegiality, connection, and collaboration. 
• Aspiring middle and senior leader programs that feature shadowing in other schools and access to resources and great speakers.
• A vibrant learning and teaching climate where the mission is to strive for “Outstanding Teaching”.
• The opportunity to teach within a School with a rigorous, evidence-based whole school pedagogy - Deeper Water, Deeper Learning - that enables staff to provide an extraordinary education for our students based on a Guided Inquiry approach. 
• Personalised career planning, leadership development and professional learning opportunities.
• Contribution to staff professional learning across our Early Childhood to Year 12 school, regionally and globally within our Hills Institute for Deeper Learning and Leadership.
• An amazing and beautiful, natural campus nestled within a sandstone escarpment that provides peace, tranquillity, and a deep sense of community.
• Teacher Accreditation support.
• Personalised career planning, leadership development and professional learning.

APPLICATIONS | Closing Date – 29 February 2024 

Please note, to be eligible for this role you must have:

• The right to work in Australia. 
• A current Working with Children Check. 

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and cover letter to: **************@hillsgrammar.nsw.edu.au

Join our team and make a difference in the lives of students by supporting their technical education and practical learning experiences!

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.