DT Technician

The Mill; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent school in the City of London seeks a well-qualified technical expert to support the Design Technology Department. This role involves assisting pupils with their GCSE and A Level product design projects, providing essential technical support across a variety of materials. Ideal candidates will thrive in a collaborative environment that emphasizes academic excellence and personal growth. Closing date for applications is December 8, 2025.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with GCSE and A Level product design projects.
• Provide technical and curriculum support across wood, metal, and plastics.
• Contribute to the smooth running of the Design Technology Department.

Job description

We are seeking a well‑qualified technical expert to support the Design Technology Department, working with pupils on their GCSE and A Level product design projects. The role involves providing technical and curriculum support across wood, metal and plastics, and contributing to the smooth running of this department. Design Technology is a popular and high‑performing subject, with pupils achieving 75% A at A Level and 96% grades 9‑7 at GCSE.

About Mill Hill School: Mill Hill is the flagship school within the Mill Hill Education Group, the UK's fastest growing non‑profit family of independent schools. We are a traditional senior school serving pupils from Years 9 to 13, and we work closely with our prep school Belmont (years 3‑8), particularly at KS3. We are a co‑educational day and boarding school, with approximately 800 day pupils and 100 boarders. Mill Hill is the school of choice for many families in London and around the UK. We are academically aspirational, with over half of all grades at A Level at A and two‑thirds 9‑7 at GCSE. We also have a rich and varied co‑curricular programme—recognised as sector‑leading by ISI—and outstanding pastoral care through our House system.

We are blessed at Mill Hill with amazing grounds, dedicated staff and brilliant pupils. Our setting on the edge of London gives us a beautiful environment in which to learn, whilst keeping us connected to the city. There are few better schools to build your career at than Mill Hill, where you will have the professional freedom and support you need to grow and flourish as a teacher.

Why choose The Mill Hill Education Group? Mill Hill Education Group is a growing charitable collection of independent schools. Its aims of instilling values and inspiring minds has been a key focus since the founding of Mill Hill School in 1807. All schools share an educational philosophy around developing thoughtful and responsible pupils with a global outlook. School life combines academic rigour with a breadth of opportunities to develop young people able to flourish in an ever‑changing world.

• More than half of all grades at A Level at A.
• Two‑thirds 9‑7 at GCSE.
• Sector‑leading co‑curricular programme recognised by ISI.
• Outstanding pastoral care through the House system.

For further information, please contact Herpal Bhachu, Recruitment Manager at [e-mail].

Closing date: 8 December 2025.

The Mill Hill Education Group is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children. As part of our Recruitment Checks, the appointed candidate will be subject to a Social Media and Enhanced DBS Check.

• Educates boys and girls from 3‑18, seeking to equip them for life, both now and in the future.
• Our stimulating academic environment and numerous activities outside the classroom encourage learning and personal growth.
• We are committed to the development of every pupil and believe that our friendly and supportive community helps this to happen.
• We seek as a group to instil a love for learning which will last a life time whilst balancing this with a readiness to embrace change.