DT Technician (Food & Textiles)

Royal High School Bath - GDST; Bath; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

GDST pension scheme

Free lunches during term time

Access to professional development

Training grants for qualifications

Free life assurance

Discounts on GDST school fees for GDST

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Royal High Bath is seeking a DT Technician (Food & Textiles) for a permanent role, 28.8 hours across 4 days during term time with additional hours in extended term time. Salary £27,987 (FTE 0.67, actual £18,751.29).

The post supports practical lessons in our busy Technology department, across Food and Textiles spaces, ensuring resources are ready and rooms are safe, clean and well organized. Experience in food preparation, catering, textiles, craft, technical support or education is

Qualifications

• Experience in stock management and equipment upkeep would be beneficial.
• Knowledge of health and safety in a school workshop is desirable.
• Experience in food preparation, catering or textiles is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials and resources for practical lessons across Food and Textiles spaces.
• Maintain equipment, stock levels and cleanliness of rooms.
• Support teachers and students during lessons and during the Design Technology showcase.

Skills

Stock control

Equipment maintenance

Food hygiene

Health & safety

Catering experience

Textiles experience

Team player

Job description

DT Technician (Food & Textiles)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 28.8 hours a week over 4 days, term time only (including 8 staff training days), plus 10 additional days, worked through extended hours during term time

Salary: £27,987 (FTE 0.67 Actual Salary £18,751.29)

Required from: ASAP

If you are a practical, organised and proactive technician who enjoys working with young people, this is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving Technology department within a busy and vibrant school community. Working primarily across our specialist Food and Textiles spaces, you will support the delivery of practical lessons by preparing resources, maintaining equipment, assisting teachers and students, and ensuring rooms are safe, clean and well organised.

This varied, hands-on role includes stock control, equipment maintenance, food hygiene, health and safety, and supporting departmental activities, clubs and events, including the annual Design Technology showcase.

You will bring strong organisational skills, attention to detail and a practical approach to problem solving. Experience in food preparation, catering, hospitality, textiles, craft, technical support or education would be advantageous. Above all, you will be a proactive team player with a genuine enthusiasm for supporting young people and their learning.

Why join Royal High Bath?

Royal High Bath is a vibrant day and boarding school for girls aged 9–18, based in the beautiful city of Bath. Our school combines historic buildings with modern facilities, creating a varied and inspiring environment in which to develop your career.

As part of the Girls' Day School Trust (GDST), we can offer a strong benefits package, including:

• GDST pension scheme
• Free lunches during term time
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Training grants for qualifications
• Free life assurance
• Up to 50% discount on fees for children at GDST schools
• Interest-free loans for training, computer purchases and travel season tickets
• Cycle to Work scheme

We reserve the right to withdraw this role early if suitable candidates are found.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post.