Design & Technology Technician

Park View School; South Pelaw; Sur place; GBP 18 000 - 24 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Park View School is seeking an enthusiastic and well-organised Design & Technology Technician to support the delivery of a practical and ambitious curriculum across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5. The role involves preparing materials, supporting GCSE/A-Level coursework, and ensuring workshops and CAD/CAM facilities are safe and well maintained.

You will work closely with staff to develop innovative practical projects, manage stock, and provide guidance to students, helping them gain confidence and

Qualifications

• Strong practical skills in workshop environments.
• Ability to support GCSE/A-Level coursework and practical tasks.
• Reliable, proactive and able to work independently or as part of a team.

Responsabilités

• Prepare materials, tools and equipment for practical lessons across all key stages.
• Support students with GCSE and A-Level coursework, including practical work outside timetabled lessons.
• Maintain workshop equipment, machinery, CAD/CAM facilities and departmental resources.
• Manage stock, place orders and ensure materials are available when needed.
• Promote and maintain high standards of health and safety throughout the Design Faculty.
• Support staff development by introducing new techniques and technologies.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the upper and lower school sites.

Connaissances

Practical workshop skills

Team collaboration

Organised

Communication skills

Outils

CAD/CAM

Description du poste

Join Park View School and make a difference every day.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, skilled and well-organised Design & Technology Technician to join our Design Faculty and support the delivery of an engaging, practical and ambitious curriculum across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong practical skills, a proactive approach and a commitment to helping young people develop their creativity, technical knowledge and practical expertise. Working closely with the Faculty Leader and teaching staff, you will play a key role in supporting students with their GCSE and A-Level coursework, preparing resources for practical lessons and ensuring that our workshops, equipment and facilities are safe, well maintained and fit for purpose.

The successful candidate will help develop innovative practical projects, explore new materials and processes, and support the effective use of CAD/CAM technologies. You will also provide practical guidance to students, including small-group and individual support, helping them to develop their confidence and achieve their potential.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing materials, tools and equipment for practical lessons across all key stages.

• Supporting students with GCSE and A-Level coursework, including practical work outside timetabled lessons where required.

• Maintaining workshop equipment, machinery, CAD/CAM facilities and departmental resources.

• Managing stock, placing orders and ensuring materials are available when needed.

• Promoting and maintaining high standards of health and safety throughout the Design Faculty.

• Supporting staff development through the introduction of new techniques, processes and technologies.

• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the upper and lower school sites.

You will have good practical skills and knowledge of workshop tools, equipment and machinery, together with an understanding of workshop health and safety. You will be organised, reliable and able to work both independently and as part of a team. You will also have the communication skills and enthusiasm needed to work positively with students and staff.

If you are passionate about practical learning, enjoy solving problems and want to make a positive contribution to students’ educational experience, we welcome your application.