Casual Design & Technology Technician

Voyage Education Partnership; Maidstone; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Casual Design & Technology Technician to support practical lessons and maintain a safe learning environment. This part-time role involves preparing materials, assisting students, and ensuring equipment safety. Ideal for someone with practical skills and a passion for education.

Benefits

Excellent CPD Opportunities

Supportive Team

Vibrant Work Environment

Qualifications

• Good general education with sound literacy and numeracy skills.
• Strong practical ability with various materials and tools.

Responsibilities

• Preparing materials and resources for lessons and student projects.
• Maintaining tools, machinery, and equipment, ensuring health and safety standards.

Skills

Practical Ability

Literacy

Numeracy

Education

Good General Education

Tools

D&T Software

Job description

Casual Design & Technology Technician (Cornwallis Academy)

Location: Cornwallis Academy, Kent, UK

Salary: £12.21 per hour

Education Phase: Secondary

Working Pattern: Part-Time

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Interview Date: TBC - interview may be held prior to closing date

About us

Cornwallis Academy is a ‘Good’ school on the outskirts of Loose, Maidstone, with over 1300 students aged 11 to 18. Our aim is to provide the best educational provision for all students.

We are a fully inclusive school, committed to enabling all students to reach their potential by fostering ambitions for all. We believe in providing opportunities for academic and personal achievement.

Aligned with our ‘SMILE’ ethos, we aim to motivate, inspire, excite, and engage students, placing their wellbeing at the core of everything we do. Our community ethos emphasizes learning, progress, and the development of the whole child.

At Future Schools Trust, we value diversity and actively encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those who are differently abled, neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic communities, and from various religious or belief backgrounds. We are committed to supporting reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

What's in it for you?

• A vibrant and exciting work environment
• A friendly and supportive team
• Excellent CPD opportunities, including action research and nationally accredited qualifications
• Support from a Trust encompassing two secondary schools, one primary school, and Tiger Cubs Day Nursery, offering great benefits
• A well-resourced department with schemes of work and materials
• Opportunities to join schemes such as Benenden healthcare

Role overview

We are seeking a reliable and skilled individual to join our Design and Technology department as a Design & Technology Technician. This casual role offers a chance to support practical lessons and help create a safe, engaging learning environment. You will assist in preparing materials and packs for exams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing materials and resources for lessons and student projects
• Assisting in the development and construction of teaching aids and prototypes
• Maintaining tools, machinery, and equipment, ensuring health and safety standards
• Carrying out maintenance and safety inspections (e.g., PAT testing, LEV checks)
• Supporting administrative tasks such as ordering materials and managing inventory
• Occasionally assisting small groups of students with practical tasks under supervision

Person Specification:

• Good general education with sound literacy and numeracy skills
• Strong practical ability with various materials and tools
• Working knowledge of D&T software and equipment
• Awareness of current Health and Safety legislation
• Certification for machinery use or willingness to undertake training
• First aid qualification (training provided if needed)

This flexible role is ideal for someone able to commit approximately 15 hours per week until July 2025. Working hours are negotiable based on departmental needs. The role may lead to a permanent position in the 2025/26 academic year for the right candidate.

If you are enthusiastic about supporting education with a hands-on, can-do attitude, we look forward to hearing from you.

Applications will be reviewed as received, and the position may be filled before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including those who are differently abled, neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic communities, and from diverse religious or belief backgrounds. We are happy to provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.