Design & Technology Technician

The King Edmund School; Rochford; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The King Edmund School is seeking a dedicated Technology Technician (Hard Materials) to join our Design & Technology team. This part-time role supports workshop activities, prepares materials for lessons and assists with CAD/CAM and woodworking/metalwork processes, while ensuring safe handling and storage of materials.

You will help deliver demonstrations, supervise students, assist with repairs and fabrication, and contribute to after-school DT enrichment activities, aligning with our mission

Qualifications

• Maintaining and preparing workshop machinery and tools (saws, lathes, drills, CNC router, etc.)
• Setting up materials and resources for lessons
• Supporting CAD/CAM and woodworking/metalwork processes
• Ensuring safe storage and disposal of materials
• Assisting with classroom demonstrations, student supervision, repairs and fabrication
• Helping to deliver after-school clubs and DT enrichment activities

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and preparing workshop machinery and tools (saws, lathes, drills, CNC router, etc.)
• Setting up materials and resources for lessons
• Supporting CAD/CAM and woodworking/metalwork processes
• Ensuring safe storage and disposal of materials
• Assisting with classroom demonstrations, student supervision, repairs and fabrication
• Helping to deliver after-school clubs and DT enrichment activities

Job description

Contract type: Part-Time | 42.8 weeks per year to include September INSET Day

Working Hours: 35hours per week (Monday to Friday 8am to 3:30pm with a 30min unpaid lunch break each day)

Are you passionate about technology and keen to support the next generation of engineers, designers, and makers? The King Edmund School is seeking a dedicated and proactive Technology Technician (Hard Materials) to join our supportive Design & Technology team.

We are determined to become the school of choice in Essex—a place where every young person is challenged, supported, and inspired to thrive. This isn’t a dream - it is a promise and you will be at the centre of delivering and creating this.

Key responsibilities include:

• Maintaining and preparing workshop machinery and tools (saws, lathes, drills, CNC router, etc.)
• Setting up materials and resources for lessons
• Supporting CAD/CAM and woodworking/metalwork processes
• Ensuring safe storage and disposal of materials
• Assisting with classroom demonstrations, student supervision, repairs and fabrication
• Helping to deliver after-school clubs and DT enrichment activities

Why Join King Edmund School?

This is a school with immense potential and a powerful sense of purpose. We are creating something exceptional—step by step, brick by brick.

Come and be part of something extraordinary!

The school offers an extensive support programme, including mentor/buddy system, Initial Teacher Training support for Early Career Teachers (ECTs) or for those seeking Qualified Teacher Status (QTS / QTLS), a system of twilight training sessions, as well as excellent development opportunities. Staff benefits include free car parking, on-site gymnasium and swimming pool as well as staff recognition schemes.

The King Edmund School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to a satisfactory completion of safeguarding checks.

The King Edmund School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We’ll consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage, or civil partnership.

For further information about this vacancy please contact us using Ref: KESDTT1026.