Design and Technology (Including CAD/CAM) Construction Technician

Arrowsmith; Ashton; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Arrowsmith School in Ashton is seeking a Design and Technology Construction Technician to support the technology department, with a focus on CAD/CAM and practical workshop delivery. This role suits a self-motivated, highly organised team player who enjoys helping pupils develop practical skills and who will supervise equipment and prepare materials for lessons.

The post is permanent with 37 hours a week (Mon-Thu 8:00–16:00, Fri 8:00–15:30), term-time plus 1 week.

Qualifications

• Experience in Design & Technology environment is beneficial.
• Strong organisational and teamwork skills.
• Ability to support teachers and pupils in a specialist Technology department.

Responsibilities

• Assist design and technology teachers in delivering practical CAD/CAM projects.
• Support pupils in using workshop equipment safely and effectively.
• Maintain a tidy, safe workshop and prepare materials for lessons.

Job description

Design and Technology (Including CAD/CAM) Construction Technician

• Design and Technology (Including CAD/CAM) Construction Technician

Hours of Work: 37 hours per week: (Mon – Thurs: 8.00am – 4.00pm / Friday: 8.00am – 3.30pm) Term-time + 1 week (39 weeks) / Lunch 30 minutes

Contract: Permanent

Start Date : ASAP

Closing Date: Friday 25 September 2026 @ 9.00am

What is it like to attend this school? Pupils speak with pride about what they have learned. They leave school thoroughly prepared and highly motivated for their next steps in education, employment or training. Pupils achieve extremely well and hold high aspirations for themselves. Pupils attend school regularly and behaviour is exemplary across the school day. Ofsted 2026

Would you love to support creative teachers and inspiring young people within a specialist environment?

If so, we are seeking to appoint a self-motivated and enthusiastic Design & Technology Construction Technician. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is keen to work specifically within a creative Technology Department, supporting colleagues whilst they develop the creative minds of the future!

We are looking for someone who is highly organised, with high levels of personal motivation and thrives on collaboration and teamwork. Resilience and a sense of humour is essential!

We are a forward-looking and flourishing school, well regarded for the excellence of our academic achievement and the high level of motivation of pupils and staff. Visitors to our school never fail to comment on our respectful students, the positive team ethos amongst staff and the friendly welcome that they receive.

It really is worth applying for this post and joining somewhere special.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Offer of employment is subject to safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance, pre-employment health check and references.

Design and Technology (Including CAD/CAM) Construction Technician