Design & Technology Technician, GIRLS LEARNING TRUST

Guardian Jobs; Carshalton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A part-time Design & Technology Technician is needed at Carshalton High School for Girls. The role involves supporting the department with technical assistance, maintenance, and administration. Ideal candidates should have knowledge of design and technology, excellent communication skills, and a proactive attitude.

Benefits

Two-week October half-term holiday

Eye care vouchers

Cycle-to-work scheme

Free tea/coffee/milk in staff room

Staff events at end of each term

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Knowledge of design and technology in schools.
• Professional with excellent communication and administration skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Design & Technology Department with technical knowledge.
• Assist in practical lessons, department administration, maintenance, and stock control.

Skills

Design and Technology

Communication

Organizational Skills

Tools

CAD/CAM

Timber

Metals

Electronics

Polymers

Textiles

Job description

We are seeking to recruit a part-time Design & Technology Technician at Carshalton High School for Girls.

The Role

This is a hands-on role supporting the Design & Technology Department with technical knowledge, assistance in practical lessons, department administration, maintenance, and stock control.

Hours of Work

This role is part-time, working 25 hours a week, term time only plus INSET days. Ideally, the successful candidate will start work at 8.15am and work one long day until 4pm or 4.30pm, and three shorter days with one day off per week. Meal breaks are unpaid. Preferences for working hours will be discussed at interview.

This role starts on 1st September 2025.

The successful candidate will:

• Have knowledge of design and technology in schools
• Have an interest in working with timber, metals, electronics, polymers, CAD/CAM, and textiles
• Be a proactive and organised team player
• Be professional with excellent communication and administration skills

Our School

Carshalton High School for Girls, a member of the Girls' Learning Trust, is a high-achieving school in the suburbs of south London. Confirmed as “Good” by Ofsted in January 2023, we achieved our best exam results to date in Summer 2024.

We offer

• An aspirational vision of education
• A continuous programme of CPD with the opportunity for national qualifications
• A welcoming, friendly, and supportive environment
• A school that prioritizes wellbeing for students and staff
• Benefits include a two-week October half-term holiday, eye care vouchers, cycle-to-work scheme, free tea/coffee/milk in the staff room, staff events at the end of each term, and an Employee Assistance Programme providing free, confidential advice on various matters.

The school is a short walk from Carshalton station, with London Victoria approximately a 30-minute journey by Southern trains, and London St Pancras approximately 45 minutes by Thameslink. The school is also within commuting range of south London and Surrey by car and bus.

Key Application Dates

• Closing Date: 10:00am, 2 June 2025
• Shortlisting Date: Tuesday, 3 June
• Interview Date: Week commencing 9 June
• Start Date: 1 September 2025

Our commitment

The Girls’ Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. We follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants, including verification of identity and an enhanced DBS disclosure. In line with KCSIE guidance, we may also conduct online searches about shortlisted candidates to identify any matters related to safeguarding duties.

We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and aim to employ a diverse workforce reflecting our communities. We are unable to offer sponsorship to non-settled individuals for a Skilled Worker Visa.

Please see our Recruitment pack for more details about our school, the job description, and person specification.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found