DT Technician

Kingsdown School; Swindon; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site gym access

Excellent pension scheme

Job summary

Kingsdown School is seeking a Technician to prepare classrooms and workshops for lessons, assist in practical activities and manage equipment in line with Health and Safety policies. Training will be provided on site.

The role is 37 hours per week, term-time plus TD days and 10 holiday days, with a daily unpaid break. The candidate should have GCSEs in at least three subjects and some related experience, or two years in a technician role with in-service training.

Qualifications

• Education to GCSE C (or equivalent) in at least three subjects with one year of relevant working experience.
• Alternatively, two years’ experience in a Technician role with evidence of in-service training; literacy and numeracy to GCSE standard and willingness to undertake NVQ.

Responsibilities

• Prepare classrooms and workshops for lessons; demonstrate and assist in practical activities.
• Deal with equipment and materials following Health and Safety procedures.

Skills

Organisational skills

Flexible working

Patience

Persistence

Interpersonal relations

Education

GCSEs (three subjects)

NVQ or in-service training

Tools

Techsoft 2D Design

SketchUp

Fusion 360

Laser CAM equipment

Job description

Start date: As soon as possible

Closing date: Monday 21st September, 9.00am

Shortlisting date: Monday 21st September

Interview date: To be confirmed

Contract: Permanent

Working hours: 37 hours per week

Working pattern: Term time, TD days plus 10 days during holidays (41 weeks)

Monday to Friday (includes a daily 30 minute unpaid break)

8.00am to 4.00pm Monday - Thursday, 8.00am to 3.30pm Friday

Salary Range: Actual: £23,089 - £23,828 (FTE: £25,584-£26,403) pay award pending

Reporting to the Head of DT, this is a varied post involving all aspects of preparing classrooms and workshops for lessons, demonstrate and assist in practical activities, as well as dealing with equipment and materials in accordance with Health and Safety procedures.

Good organisational skills, flexible working practices, patience, persistence and the ability to build working relationships with students and staff is essential. Experience of using circular saw, planes (thicknesses, bandsaw) is required and having knowledge of CAD/CAM e.g. Techsoft 2D Design, Sketchup or Fusion 360, using laser or other CAM machines would be beneficial. Training will be provided.

The successful candidate will be educated to GCSE C (or equivalent) in at least three subjects together with one year’s relevant working experience. Alternatively, you may have two years’ experience in a Technician role with evidence of in-service training, literacy and numeracy to GCSE standard and willingness to undertake NVQ. You will have a working knowledge of Health and Safety policies and procedures.

The Kingsdown Difference

At Kingsdown School, we recognise that student outcomes and staff wellbeing are directly linked. We uphold a collaborative culture that respects your workload and personal development. By joining our team, you will access professional growth tailored to your career stage—whether you are exploring a future route into teaching or seeking a dedicated career in education support.

Our colleagues benefit from high-quality CPLD, a structured induction programme, an excellent pension scheme, and free access to our on-site gym.

River Learning Trust and Kingsdown School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism. We are an exempt employer under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

We actively value the "different contributions" you can make. We want you to be at your best during the application process; if you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know.

For more details, please see the Information Pack attached. If you would like to know more about this opportunity please contact [e-mail]

This role includes regulated activity relevant to children.