Design Tech Technician - Flexible Hours, Safe & Creative

Oakwood School; Horley; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Comprehensive training

Supportive team

Job summary

Oakwood School is seeking a Design Technology Technician to join a busy, safety-focused department delivering curriculum to 1600 pupils across Key Stage 3 and various Key Stage 4 options.

Your role includes preparing and maintaining resources, promoting health and safety, conducting risk assessments, supervising practical activities, and collaborating with staff to maintain a secure learning space. Training is available.

Qualifications

• Health and safety awareness is essential for safe classroom and workshop operations.
• Strong practical skills for resource preparation and equipment maintenance.
• Good communication skills and ability to collaborate with staff and students.
• Able to adapt to changing priorities and work both independently and in a team.
• Committed to equal opportunities and safeguarding for young people.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain resources and equipment, ensuring they are safe and ready for use.
• Champion health and safety for Design Technology and lead safe practices across the subject.
• Carry out risk assessments and safety checks, supporting staff and students.
• Supervise and assist students during practical activities, reinforcing safe behaviours.
• Collaborate with the team to maintain an engaging and safe learning space.

Skills

Health & safety

Practical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Oakwood School is seeking a Design Technology Technician to join a busy, safety-focused department delivering curriculum to 1600 pupils across Key Stage 3 and various Key Stage 4 options.

Your role includes preparing and maintaining resources, promoting health and safety, conducting risk assessments, supervising practical activities, and collaborating with staff to maintain a secure learning space. Training is available.