Charters School - Design Technology Technician

Optalis; Ascot; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local government pension scheme

Job summary

Charters School in Ascot is seeking a Design Technology Technician to support practical lessons, maintain equipment, and ensure resources are safe and fit for purpose.

You will work closely with teachers and students to help bring design ideas to life; the role requires organisation, practicality and enthusiasm. First Aid training is desirable and experience with children is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Organised, practical and enthusiastic mindset
• Experience working with children or young people is advantageous
• First Aid qualification desirable but not essential

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and creative support for practical lessons
• Maintain equipment, materials and resources to be safe and fit for purpose
• Collaborate with teaching staff and students to bring design ideas to life
• Offer practical guidance to students to help develop skills and confidence

Skills

Organised

Practical

Teamwork

Tools

First Aid training

Job description

credit_card Salary The post is Grade 3 Point 5, term time only. Salary £18,182 (FTE £28,409).

Charters School - Design Technology Technician

Ascot 23/10/2026

Job details

Salary The post is Grade 3 Point 5, term time only. Salary £18,182 (FTE £28,409).

Contractual hours 28 Basis Part time Package 28 hours per week ideally worked over four daysPreferred start date: November 2026

Job category/type Schools

Date posted 08/10/2026

Job reference REQ02715

Job description

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our successful and welcoming school as a Design Technology Technician.

Working as part of our Technology team, you will provide technical and creative support for practical lessons, ensuring that equipment, materials and resources are well maintained, safe and fit for purpose. You will work closely with teaching staff and students, providing practical guidance and helping students to bring their design ideas to life.

We are looking for someone who is organised, practical and enthusiastic, with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Previous experience of working with children or young people would be an advantage, as would experience in a relevant practical or technical environment.

A current First Aid qualification, or a willingness to undertake First Aid training, would be desirable but is not essential.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about practical learning and enjoys supporting young people to develop their creativity, confidence and technical skills.

We offer a competitive salary, access to a contributory local government pension scheme and other staff benefits. Colleagues benefit from a commitment to staff well-being and are provided with several schemes to support them maintain an active and healthy lifestyle. We have a priority admission policy for children of staff working at the school.

Closing date: 9am, Friday 23 October 2026.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews arranged accordingly. The post will be withdrawn once a suitable applicant is appointed.

Charters School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and comply with the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and the school’s safeguarding policies.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is subject to safer recruitment procedures, including satisfactory references, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and other relevant pre‑employment checks. Charters School is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Charters School
Charters Road,
Sunningdale,
Ascot,
SL5 9QY
Tel: [phone]
Email: C [e-mail]
www.charterschool.org.uk