ADT Technician

Cognita Schools; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary dependent on quals/

Enrolment in pension scheme

Free lunch during term time

Holiday allowance

Free on-site parking

School fee discount

Exclusive third-party discounts

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

Downsend is part of Cognita Schools, a global leader in independent education. Cognita is seeking an organised, proactive ADT Technician to support the delivery of outstanding learning experiences across Art, Design & Technology, and Food & Nutrition.

You will maintain workshops, assist staff, and help ensure safe, well‑resourced lessons for pupils and staff. The role is permanent and full time, with opportunities to contribute to events, trips and the wider ADT Faculty.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, administrative and ICT skills.
• Ability to remain calm and efficient under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of learning experiences across Art, Design & Technology and Food & Nutrition.
• Prepare lessons, equipment, materials and resources for practical activities.
• Maintain workshops, studios, food rooms and equipment to high standards; monitor stock and liaise with suppliers.
• Support pupils in lessons; promote welfare, inclusion, independence and positive behaviour.
• Contribute to wider school life through events, trips, and faculty activities.

Skills

Communication

Administrative skills

ICT skills

Organised

Job description

Downsend is an innovative and forward-thinking independent school, with a new vision; to inspire a generation to embrace the future, shaping incredible people who will make change in our world.

At Downsend, we prepare our young people for the future with a creative and problem‑solving approach. We think big, we celebrate innovation, and we never hold back.

We are delighted to announce that all four schools in the Downsend family have been judged to be ‘excellent in all areas’ by the Independent School Inspectorate.

The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced ADT Technician to join our fantastic team.

About Cognita

Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 90 schools in 20 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 100,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, 'Thrive in a rapidly evolving world'.

About the Role

We are seeking an organised, proactive, and enthusiastic ADT Technician to support the delivery of outstanding learning experiences across Art, Design & Technology, and Food & Nutrition. Working closely with teaching staff, you will provide technical and administrative support through the preparation of lessons, equipment, materials, and resources, helping to ensure that practical activities run smoothly and safely.

The role involves maintaining workshops, studios, food rooms, and equipment to a high standard, monitoring and ordering stock, liaising with suppliers, supporting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with Health & Safety and relevant legislation. You will also support pupils in lessons, promote their welfare, inclusion, independence, and positive behaviour, and contribute to the wider life of the school through events, trips, open mornings, and other faculty activities. This is a varied and rewarding role that requires excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to creating a safe, engaging, and well‑resourced learning environment for both pupils and staff.

This is a permanent, full time position.

Who We Are Looking For

We are seeking an enthusiastic, organised, and self‑motivated individual with an interest in Art, Design Technology and/or Food & Nutrition, and a willingness to develop their skills through training and hands‑on experience. The successful candidate will have excellent communication, administrative and ICT skills, together with the ability to remain calm and efficient while managing a varied workload and working under pressure. A strong awareness of Health & Safety requirements, an understanding of the high standards and expectations within an independent school environment, and a commitment to supporting pupils’ learning and enrichment opportunities are essential.

You will be a proactive team player who is eager to contribute to a successful school community, bringing energy, flexibility, and a positive attitude, with a willingness to go the extra mile to support colleagues, pupils, and the wider ADT Faculty.

Benefits at Cognita

• Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience
• Enrolment in our company's pension scheme
• Free lunch provided during Term Time
• Holiday Allowance
• Free parking on site (subject to availability)
• School fee discount
• Exclusive third‑party discounts
• Ongoing professional development

Cognita Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check. Our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy is available on the school website. Details on Recruitment of Ex‑Offenders is included within the Application Guidance.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.

Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to closing date for the right applicant.