DT Technician - Part-time

Sandwich Infant; Stone Cross; On-site; GBP 22,726 - 27,777; Part time

Job summary

Sir Roger Manwood’s School is seeking a Design & Technology Technician (Product Design) to provide a technical service to teaching staff. The role includes facilitating safe practical sessions in workshops, overseeing machinery and tools, and assisting teachers and students to enhance learning.

The post requires good organisation and communication skills, and offers part-time hours (20 per week) with term-time plus one-week allowance, starting in September.

Qualifications

• Suit an existing DT or similar school-based technician, or someone with a comparable role in a different sector.
• Good organisation and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive technical service to teaching staff in the department and assist in practical lessons.
• Facilitate safe practical sessions in a workshop environment, oversee the use of machinery and tools.
• Help teachers and students with the learning experience, maintain equipment, and manage stock and ordering.
• Support health & safety in the department and contribute to safeguarding requirements.

Skills

Organisation

Communication

Job description

DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY TECHNICIAN (Product Design)

20 hours per week (4 hours per day), term time plus one week (39 weeks per year)

Kent Scheme C (depending on experience): Pro rata salary from £25,252 p.a.

Starting in September

This position would suit an existing DT or similar school‑based technician, or someone with a comparable role in a different sector. The post exists to provide a comprehensive technical service to teaching staff in the department and to assist when needed in practical lessons. The latter includes facilitating safe practical sessions in a workshop environment, overseeing the use of machinery and tools, and helping teachers and students with the general aim of improving the learning experience. The post holder will have a role in respect of general health & safety in the department, maintenance of equipment, stock control and ordering. Good organisation and communication skills are essential.

For further details and a downloadable application form please visit www.manwoods.co.uk/current-vacancies/ or contact the Head’s PA, Mrs Robinson, on [e-mail] or 01304 610206. Any offer of employment will be subject to a health check, two satisfactory references and a DBS Enhanced Disclosure. References will be taken up prior to interview/ job offer. Referees should be able to comment on your professional suitability for the post, and one should be your current or most recent employer. Please note that only applications on the official school application form that are received by the deadline will be considered.

Deadline for receipt of applications:

(The school reserves the right to interview applicants earlier than this if an application is received before this date)

Sir Roger Manwood’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure DBS.