Design & Technology Workshop Technician

Avanti Fields School; Leicester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Avanti Fields School is seeking a skilled Design and Technology Technician to support practical teaching across Design Technology and Food Technology. You will prepare resources, maintain equipment, and provide technical support to ensure safe, well-organised lessons.

The role offers opportunities to work across day-to-day lessons, examinations and projects, contributing to pupils’ learning and achievement.

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSEs including English, Maths and Science.
• Experience with health and safety in a support role.
• The ability to make decisions in consultation with the Class Teacher and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials, equipment, tools and practical resources for Design Technology and Food Technology lessons, including creating jigs, formers and specialist set-ups as required.
• Provide practical support, advice and demonstrations to pupils and staff, helping them use equipment and resources safely and effectively.
• Maintain, repair and organise tools, machinery and equipment, manage stock levels and orders, and liaise with suppliers and manufacturers where required.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, cleanliness and organisation across workshops, classrooms and preparation areas, including developing and maintaining appropriate risk assessments and safe storage arrangements.
• Support the wider Technology department with practical examinations, displays, ICT equipment and GCSE practical work, including additional professional duties during particularly busy periods.

Skills

Health and safety in a support role

Decision making with teaching staff

Working with specialist equipment

Education

GCSEs including English, Maths and Science

Tools

Design Technology machines and processes

Job description

Avanti Fields School is seeking a skilled Design and Technology Technician to support practical teaching across Design Technology and Food Technology. You will prepare resources, maintain equipment, and provide technical support to ensure safe, well-organised lessons.

The role offers opportunities to work across day-to-day lessons, examinations and projects, contributing to pupils’ learning and achievement.