DT Technician – Design Lab Support (Term-Time)

The Independent Schools Council; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension scheme

Life insurance

Hospital surgical insurance

Cash plan with wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Bedford Girls' School is seeking a proactive D&T Technician to support the Design Technology department. The role involves maintaining workshop equipment, preparing materials, and assisting with lessons and displays.

You will help students, support stage/set construction for performances, and share guidance on materials and CAD software. Term-time hours are 25 per week with salary details provided.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational and communication skills, able to remain calm under pressure.
• Good knowledge of workshop machinery to prepare materials and equipment for lessons.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the smooth running of the department, maintain workshop machinery and tidy stores.
• Prepare, cut and organise DT materials and make prototypes for lessons.
• Photograph students' work for displays, school magazine and website.
• Provide support for theatre technician in set and prop construction for productions.
• Offer technical guidance on materials, CAD software, and manufacturing techniques.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Tools

Workshop machinery

Job description

Bedford Girls' School is seeking a proactive D&T Technician to support the Design Technology department. The role involves maintaining workshop equipment, preparing materials, and assisting with lessons and displays.

You will help students, support stage/set construction for performances, and share guidance on materials and CAD software. Term-time hours are 25 per week with salary details provided.