Design Technology Technician

The Independent Schools Council; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension scheme

Life insurance

Hospital surgical insurance

Cash plan with wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Bedford Girls' School is seeking a proactive D&T Technician to support the Design Technology department. The role involves maintaining workshop equipment, preparing materials, and assisting with lessons and displays.

You will help students, support stage/set construction for performances, and share guidance on materials and CAD software. Term-time hours are 25 per week with salary details provided.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational and communication skills, able to remain calm under pressure.
• Good knowledge of workshop machinery to prepare materials and equipment for lessons.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the smooth running of the department, maintain workshop machinery and tidy stores.
• Prepare, cut and organise DT materials and make prototypes for lessons.
• Photograph students' work for displays, school magazine and website.
• Provide support for theatre technician in set and prop construction for productions.
• Offer technical guidance on materials, CAD software, and manufacturing techniques.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Tools

Workshop machinery

Job description

25 hours per week, Term Time Only.

£25,735 per annum (Full time equivalent) £13,409.22 per annum (Actual Salary)

About Bedford Girls' School:

At Bedford Girls' School, we believe in empowering our students to become confident, compassionate, and accomplished individuals who aspire to change the world around them. We achieve outstanding academic excellence and are dedicated to offering a truly holistic education.

The Role:

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and self-motivated D & T Technician to join our thriving Design Technology department. Your role will consist of the following:

• Assist with the smooth running of the department including daily care, organisation and maintenance of workshop machinery and workshop tools, ensuring rooms are checked as requested by staff, disposing of unwanted items and rubbish, labelling resources, unpacking deliveries and maintaining order in the store cupboards.
• Assist staff with the preparation of lessons, preparing, cutting and organising DT materials, and making prototypes.
• Assist staff and students with students' work including photocopying work, arranging displays, photographing students' work for the school magazine, website and display board, and preparing work for moderation.
• To provide additional support for the Theatre Technician in the construction of sets and props for school productions and examination performances at specific points in the academic year
• Provide technical advice and guidance to students across a range of materials, processes and technologies, including timber, polymers, CAD software, and both traditional and modern manufacturing techniques.

What We're Looking For:

• You will have excellent organisational and communication skills with the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• You will have a good knowledge of workshop machinery as you will be required to prepare materials and equipment required for the lessons and after school clubs.

Why Join Bedford Girls' School:

Be part of an outstanding forward-looking school who have an ambitious vision to develop the next generation of creative thinkers, change-makers and problem-solvers. Become a member of a friendly inclusive community which values its employees, offering opportunities for professional development and growth. We offer a wide range of benefits including an excellent pension scheme, life insurance, hospital surgical treatment insurance, and a cash plan scheme that includes a variety of wellbeing benefits.

Closing date: 24th September 2026

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

At Bedford Girls' School, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We believe that a diverse team enriches our school community and helps us better meet the needs of our students.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.