Design & Technology Technician

The Methodist Church in Britain; Chester-le-Street; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing support

Professional development

Job summary

Park View School is recruiting a Design & Technology Technician to support its Design Faculty across Key Stages 3 to 5. The role centers on preparing materials and equipment for practical lessons and assisting GCSE and A-Level coursework, while ensuring workshops, machinery and CAD/CAM facilities are safe and well maintained.

The successful candidate will be organised, able to work alone or in a team, and capable of developing practical projects.

Qualifications

• Good practical skills.
• Knowledge of workshop tools and machinery.
• Understanding of workshop health and safety.
• Clear communication with students and staff.
• Organised and reliable approach to work.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials, tools and equipment for practical lessons.
• Support GCSE and A‑Level coursework, including practical work outside timetabled lessons.
• Provide small-group and individual practical guidance to students.
• Maintain workshop equipment, machinery and CAD/CAM facilities.
• Manage stock and place orders to keep materials available.
• Promote and maintain high health and safety standards.
• Help develop innovative practical projects and explore new materials.
• Support staff development by sharing techniques and technologies.
• Collaborate with colleagues across upper and lower school sites.

Skills

Good practical skills

Knowledge of workshop tools

Health and safety awareness

Communication skills

Organised and reliable

Teamwork and independent working

Job description

Park View School is recruiting a Design & Technology Technician to support its Design Faculty across Key Stages 3 to 5. The work centres on preparing materials and equipment for practical lessons, supporting GCSE and A-Level coursework and keeping workshops, machinery and CAD/CAM facilities safe and in good order. It suits an organised practical technician who can work alone or in a team, across both school sites. Enhanced DBS and right to work in the UK are required; visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Prepare materials, tools and equipment for practical lessons across all key stages
• Support GCSE and A-Level coursework, including practical work outside timetabled lessons where needed
• Give small-group and individual practical guidance to students
• Maintain workshop equipment, machinery, CAD/CAM facilities and departmental resources
• Manage stock, place orders and keep materials available when needed
• Promote and maintain high health and safety standards across the Design Faculty
• Help develop innovative practical projects and explore new materials and processes
• Support staff development by introducing new techniques, processes and technologies
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the upper and lower school sites

Skills & knowledge

• Good practical skills
• Knowledge of workshop tools, equipment and machinery
• Understanding of workshop health and safety
• Communication skills to work with students and staff
• Organised and reliable
• Able to work independently and as part of a team

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK

What’s offered

• Wellbeing support
• Professional development