Design & Technology Technician - Resistant Materials CAD/CAM

Sunmarke School; Dubai; On-site; AED 144,000 - 216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Medical insurance

Annual airfare

Modern campus facilities

Supportive team

Dubai location

Job summary

Sunmarke School is seeking a Design & Technology Technician (Resistant Materials) to support practical learning across Key Stage 3, GCSE and Post-16. You will prepare workshops, materials and equipment, assist with CAD/CAM tasks and maintain workshop safety and organisation.

The role requires experience in a D&T environment, strong organisational skills and a proactive, student‑centred approach. Dubai campus offers excellent facilities and a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Design & Technology workshop or technical support role within an educational setting.
• Good knowledge of workshop tools, machinery, materials and manufacturing processes.
• Experience preparing materials and resources for practical learning activities.
• Understanding health and safety requirements in workshop environments.
• Strong organisational and stock management skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Experience with CAD/CAM technologies including laser cutting, CNC routing or 3D printing.

Responsibilities

• Prepare workshops, machinery, tools, materials and resources for lessons and practical activities.
• Prepare timber, plastics, metals and other materials for student projects.
• Set out equipment, consumables and PPE required for lessons.
• Organise, store and manage student work, project materials and departmental resources.
• Support coursework, assessments, exhibitions and moderation activities.
• Prepare CAD/CAM files for laser cutting, CNC routing and 3D printing.
• Support teachers and students during practical lessons and demonstrations.
• Assist students with manufacturing processes, prototyping, modelling, testing and evaluation.
• Reinforce safe working practices and workshop procedures.

Skills

DT workshop experience

Workshop tools knowledge

Stock management

Record keeping

Team collaboration

Health & safety awareness

CAD/CAM technologies

Education

Relevant technical qualifications

Tools

CAD/CAM technologies

Laser cutting

CNC routing

3D printing

Job description

Sunmarke School is seeking a Design & Technology Technician (Resistant Materials) to support practical learning across Key Stage 3, GCSE and Post-16. You will prepare workshops, materials and equipment, assist with CAD/CAM tasks and maintain workshop safety and organisation.

The role requires experience in a D&T environment, strong organisational skills and a proactive, student‑centred approach. Dubai campus offers excellent facilities and a collaborative team.