Design Technology Instructor/ Technician

Oakham School; Oakham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Healthcare cash plan

Free meals during term time and use of

On-site parking

Cycle to work scheme

Support staff fee remission scheme

Job summary

Oakham School is seeking an Instructor/Technician for the Design & Technology department. The role involves providing technical assistance and supporting pupils with instruction on a one-to-one or small group basis.

The successful candidate will contribute to a collaborative, high-performing team and ensure smooth operation of D&T facilities and equipment during term time and holidays.

Qualifications

• Provide technical assistance and supervision for Design & Technology pupils.
• Support department with one-to-one and small group instruction.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance to the Design & Technology department.
• Offer technical instruction and supervision on a one-to-one/small group basis to pupils.

Job description

Role Title

DT Instructor/ Technician

Contract

Full time, Permanent

Hours during term time

Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 5:30pm (40 hrs per week), Saturday: 8:30am-12:30pm (taken as TOIL during the School holidays)

Hours during the School Holidays

Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 4:30pm (35 hrs per week)

Closing date

9:00am on Tuesday 22 September 2026

About the Role

Oakham School is looking to appoint an Instructor/Technician of Design & Technology to join our hugely successful and collaborative Design & Technology department.

The successful candidate will provide technical assistance to the Design & Technology department, alongside technical instruction and supervision on a one-to-one/small group basis to all pupils studying Design & Technology.

Benefits Package

• Pension scheme
• healthcare cash plan
• free meals during term time and use of pool and gym
• on-site parking
• cycle to work scheme
• support staff fee remission scheme
• Pension scheme, healthcare cash plan, free meals during term time and use of pool and gym, on-site parking, cycle to work scheme, support staff fee remission scheme

Safer Recruitment

Oakham is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants for the above post must be willing to undergo child protection vetting, including reference checks with previous employers, prohibition checks and a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.