DT Technician

Preston School; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Yeovil is looking for an inspirational DT Technician, focusing on Food and Textiles, to enhance their growing Design and Technology Department. The ideal candidate will support students in practical areas while ensuring high standards of health and safety in the Food curriculum. This role provides a supportive environment, aimed at achieving excellent student outcomes, especially for those with SEND. Join a school dedicated to delivering outstanding education and professional development.

Qualifications

• Ability to support students in Food and Textiles areas.
• Understanding of health, safety and hygiene requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support students in the Food and Textiles areas of Design and Technology.
• Contribute to health, safety and hygiene in the Food curriculum.

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an inspirational and proactive DT Technician, with a particular focus on Food and Textiles, to join our growing Design and Technology Department. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a school with some of the strongest student outcomes in Somerset. In September 2025, our outcomes placed Preston among the top three schools in Somerset for Attainment 8, and this role helps ensure that our students with SEND can attain just as well.

Responsibilities

• Support students in the Food and Textiles areas of Design and Technology.
• Contribute to a positive and inclusive learning environment, enabling high standards of health, safety and hygiene in the Food curriculum.

Requirements / Qualifications

• An understanding, or a willingness to learn, the statutory health, safety and hygiene requirements of the Food curriculum.

About Preston School

Preston School has a clear and ambitious vision: To Achieve Excellence, by Inspiring Ambition - For Every Student, Every Day. We are committed to delivering outstanding education and wider opportunities for our students, and we seek a Teaching Assistant who wholeheartedly shares this vision. Based in the heart of Somerset, the successful applicant will benefit from beautiful surroundings, a strong commitment to continued professional development and join a welcoming and supportive staff community.