Design Technology & Science Technician - Part-time

Sandwich Infant; Chatham; On-site; GBP 22,857 - 23,183; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Assured - Employee Assistance

Benenden Healthcare

Free Flu Jabs

Free Health Checks

Access EarlyPay

Job summary

The Howard Academy Trust invites applications for a part-time Design Technology & Science Technician at Hurstmere School, starting September 2026. This 32.5-hour week, term-time-only plus one week role supports practical learning and ensures safe, well-equipped workshops and labs.

Full training is provided; prior school experience is not essential. The post offers professional development opportunities and a supportive environment to grow within the school community.

Qualifications

• No prior school experience required.
• Willing to undertake health and safety tasks and support practical lessons.

Responsibilities

• Prepare equipment and resources for lessons.
• Maintain workshops and laboratories.
• Support practical learning across Design Technology and Science.
• Ensure high standards of health and safety.

Job description

Hurstmere School is seeking to appoint a highly effective Design Technology & Science Technician, to start from September 2026.

Hurstmere School is seeking an enthusiastic Design Technology & Science Technician to support practical learning across both departments. The role includes preparing equipment and resources, maintaining workshops and laboratories, supporting practical lessons, and ensuring high standards of health and safety. Full training is provided, and previous school experience is not essential.

We offer excellent professional development, whether you want to build a long-term career as a technician or explore a future in teaching. Whatever your ambitions, you'll join a supportive school community where your skills and contribution are valued.

This is a part time, permanent role, Term Time Only +1 week, paid on the Bexley NJC pay scale point 5.1-5.4 (FTE £29,436 - £29,856 – actual salary calculated on a pro rata basis which equates to £22,857 - £23,183 per annum).

The working pattern will consist of 32.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday 8:30-15:30, with a 30-minute unpaid break each day.

What can we offer you?

The successful candidate will be someone who has high expectations and is passionate about education. In return, we can promise an investment in you and your future, offering a competitiveremuneration package, providing first class professional development and career opportunities.

We value our staff and actively support their professional development and have redesigned our working week toplace even greater emphasis on employee development. You will have access to ongoing professional development including accredited courses. If you are looking to extend your experience and would be interested in joining our team, we would be delighted to hearfrom you.

Benefits of Working with The Howard Academy Trust

We care about the personal and professional wellbeing of our staff, and are pleased to offer:

• Health Assured - Employee AssistanceProgramme


• Access to Benenden Healthcare


• Free Flu Jabs


• Free Health Checks


• Access EarlyPay


• Skills Network of 30 Free Level 2 8 – 12 week courses


• Discounted gym membership


• CPD afternoons


• Access to Mental Health First Aiders


• Free parking on all our sites