DT Technician

Teaching Vacancies; Crawley; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Crawley is seeking a dedicated Design and Technology Technician for a part-time, permanent role. This position involves supporting the Art, Design, and Technology faculty, with a focus on managing workshop areas including an electronics lab and CAD/CAM facilities. Ideal candidates are reliable, enthusiastic, and possess an engineering background or technical experience. Join us to contribute to a vibrant community dedicated to inspiring students and fostering excellence in education.

Benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Access to excellent facilities and resources

Qualifications

• Applicants should have an engineering background or technical experience.
• Willingness to learn and ability to work as part of a team.
• Good standard of education with IT literacy.

Responsibilities

• Join the technician team supporting the Art, Design, and Technology faculty.
• Manage workshop areas including electronics lab and CAD/CAM facilities.

Skills

Engineering background

Technical experience

IT literacy

Literacy and numeracy skills

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Design and Technology Technician to join us in this part‑time, permanent role as soon as possible. Applicants need to be reliable, enthusiastic and dedicated to providing an excellent service.

Responsibilities

You will join the technician team responsible for providing support for the Art, Design and Technology faculty. Your specific responsibility will be for the workshop areas that also include an electronics laboratory and soon to be completed CAD/CAM facilities.

The department has a variety of specialised equipment, including a laser cutter.

Qualifications

• Engineering background and/or previous technical experience (support and training will be provided as necessary).
• Willingness to learn and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Good standard of education and IT literacy with excellent literacy and numeracy skills.

Benefits / Why Join Us

• Be part of a community that values dignity, community, wisdom, and hope.
• Work in a supportive and collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth.
• Enjoy access to excellent facilities and resources to support your teaching, including the use of iPads for every student as part of our innovative approach to learning.
• Be at the forefront of our exciting curriculum development, where technology and traditional teaching methods blend seamlessly to enhance the educational experience of every child.
• Make a positive impact on the lives of young people and lifelong learning.

About Holy Trinity Church of England School

• Holy Trinity Church of England School is a vibrant and inclusive community located in Crawley, a culturally rich and diverse town. Crawley has fantastic transport links sitting halfway between Croydon and Brighton on the M23 corridor. There is also a fast train service between London Victoria, East Croydon, Haywards Heath and Brighton, in addition to other lines that serve the South. The school operates a minibus service for staff at the start and end of the day serving the three stations in Crawley (Ifield, Crawley and Three Bridges). The school is also the most well connected by bus of the six secondary schools in this area.
• Rooted in Christian values, our ethos is underpinned by four key values: dignity, community, wisdom, and hope. We are dedicated to inspiring every student and providing an environment where our students can truly excel, both academically and personally.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and warmly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures and experiences. We believe that a variety of perspectives enriches our community and enhances our ability to serve and support everyone in our school community. We welcome people from all ethnicities, faiths, abilities, genders and sexual orientations, and are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all. If you’re passionate, driven and share our belief in the key values of dignity, community, wisdom and hope which underpin our school then we invite you to apply and bring your unique voice and talents to our team.

Crawley’s rich diversity and multiculturalism make our school an exciting place to work, where every day presents new challenges and rewards. As part of our team, you’ll be supported in your professional development and have the opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our curriculum. We are committed to raising standards and unlocking the potential of every child, and we’re looking for someone who shares our passion for excellence and innovation.

Application Process

To apply, please complete the application form available on the website. This must be emailed to [e-mail] by 9am on Thursday 8th January 2026. Interview date – w/c 12th January 2026.

The closing and interview dates are a guide only. We intend to review applications as they are received and call those shortlisted for immediate interview. An early application is advised, as once we have appointed, we will close the recruitment process.

Safeguarding Commitment

The Holy Trinity Church of England Secondary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we cooperate with other agencies and initiatives at local and national level. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any successful job applicant will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check at an enhanced level, in line with all schools across West Sussex. Disclosures include details of cautions, reprimands or final warning as well as convictions, spent or unspent.

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical, online and social media prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.