Design Technology Technician - School Lab & Equipment Support

Oakwood; Horley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakwood School is seeking a highly motivated Design Technology Technician to join our busy, safety-focused department. This role supports 1600 pupils across Key Stage 3 and various Key Stage 4 options, and involves hands-on technical assistance, equipment maintenance, and collaborative work with staff.

The vacancy offers 32.5 hours per week, term-time hours, with potential for hour adjustments for the right candidate. A strong focus on safe, functional classrooms is essential.

Qualifications

• Provide technical support to Design and Technology staff and lessons as required.
• Maintain and repair departmental equipment and classroom facilities.
• Coordinate routine maintenance and arrange for testing of equipment.
• Support busy, safety-focused department delivering curriculum to pupils.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and support to the Subject Leader for Design and Technology and other teaching staff as required.
• Advise and assist in lessons as technician support when booked by teaching staff.
• Perform day to day cleaning of departmental classrooms and equipment as appropriate.
• Perform day to day maintenance and repair of departmental equipment.
• Arrange for specialist maintenance and testing of departmental equipment.

Skills

Equipment maintenance

Technical support

Team collaboration

Job description

Oakwood School is seeking a highly motivated Design Technology Technician to join our busy, safety-focused department. This role supports 1600 pupils across Key Stage 3 and various Key Stage 4 options, and involves hands-on technical assistance, equipment maintenance, and collaborative work with staff.

The vacancy offers 32.5 hours per week, term-time hours, with potential for hour adjustments for the right candidate. A strong focus on safe, functional classrooms is essential.