Design & Technology Workshop Technician – GCSE/A‑Level Support

The Methodist Church in Britain; Chester-le-Street; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing support

Professional development

Job summary

Park View School is recruiting a Design & Technology Technician to support its Design Faculty across Key Stages 3 to 5. The role centers on preparing materials and equipment for practical lessons and assisting GCSE and A-Level coursework, while ensuring workshops, machinery and CAD/CAM facilities are safe and well maintained.

The successful candidate will be organised, able to work alone or in a team, and capable of developing practical projects.

Qualifications

• Good practical skills.
• Knowledge of workshop tools and machinery.
• Understanding of workshop health and safety.
• Clear communication with students and staff.
• Organised and reliable approach to work.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials, tools and equipment for practical lessons.
• Support GCSE and A‑Level coursework, including practical work outside timetabled lessons.
• Provide small-group and individual practical guidance to students.
• Maintain workshop equipment, machinery and CAD/CAM facilities.
• Manage stock and place orders to keep materials available.
• Promote and maintain high health and safety standards.
• Help develop innovative practical projects and explore new materials.
• Support staff development by sharing techniques and technologies.
• Collaborate with colleagues across upper and lower school sites.

Skills

Good practical skills

Knowledge of workshop tools

Health and safety awareness

Communication skills

Organised and reliable

Teamwork and independent working

Job description

Park View School is recruiting a Design & Technology Technician to support its Design Faculty across Key Stages 3 to 5. The role centers on preparing materials and equipment for practical lessons and assisting GCSE and A-Level coursework, while ensuring workshops, machinery and CAD/CAM facilities are safe and well maintained.

The successful candidate will be organised, able to work alone or in a team, and capable of developing practical projects.