Design Technology Technician

eTeach UK Limited; Guildford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

A UK-based educational institution is looking for a part-time Design and Technology Technician to support students and manage workshops. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic, dynamic, and has knowledge of wood and metalworking machinery. This role offers the chance to work in a friendly environment focused on high-quality teaching and student development, along with benefits like gym access, training courses, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Free access to Spectrum Sports Centre

Employee benefits hub discounts

Training courses in machinery and safety

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and dynamic education technician.
• Experience with supporting students' practical work.
• Familiarity with safety and machinery training.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain workshops and equipment.
• Prepare materials for lessons.
• Support students' practical work upon staff request.

Skills

Knowledge of wood and metalworking machinery and techniques

Budgeting skills

Basic IT skills

Willingness to learn new technologies

Job description

Overview

St Peter’s is looking for an enthusiastic part-time Design and Technology Technician to join our friendly team as soon as possible, working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday during term time.

Surrey Pay Scale PS4 £25,052 to £26,825 FTE. 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term time only (39 weeks per year). Actual salary £20,953 to £22,436.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain our workshops and equipment.
• Manage orders and preparing materials.
• Be present in lessons on staff request to support students’ practical work.

About the Design Technology Department

• We currently teach Textiles, Product Design, Food & Nutrition (which has its own dedicated technician) and Architecture. We have a wide range of up to date well maintained equipment with six subject specific teaching rooms.
• We are a friendly, hardworking, positive and passionate team who develop exciting projects and collaborate to share ideas and resources.

About You

• We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Technician of Design Technology ideally with knowledge of wood and metalworking machinery and techniques.
• A successful applicant will ideally have budgeting and basic IT skills. We are particularly interested in individuals willing to embrace learning new technologies such as CNC equipment, and a technician who thrives working with young people.

St Peter’s can offer you

• A friendly, supportive environment where best practise is shared to ensure high quality teaching and continuous development.
• Training courses in machinery and health and safety run through our trust schools.
• The opportunity to join a friendly, dynamic and supportive team.
• An organisation with a unique ethos based on strong relationships, high expectations and emotional and spiritual health.
• A Local Government Pension Scheme.
• An extensive range of benefits and discounts with ‘Mylifestyle’, our employee benefits hub.
• All staff benefit from free access to the Spectrum (Guildford, Sports Centre) including the gym, group exercise classes, spa and pool.

Additional information

• Unsure? Why not visit the school for a tour and let us answer any questions you may have.
• As we are unable to offer a sponsorship, we can only accept applications from candidates that already have the right to work in the UK.
• Our roles can receive high volumes of applicants and we may need to occasionally close a vacancy before the published closing date of the advert. Interviews will be arranged as suitable applications are received. We do not want you to miss out, so we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible.
• 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.