Design & Technology Technician

Carshalton High School for Girls; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading school in Greater London is seeking a part-time Design & Technology Technician to support the department with technical knowledge and assistance in lessons. The role involves maintenance and administration duties, requiring excellent communication skills and a proactive approach. The successful candidate will work 25 hours a week during term time, starting September 2025.

Benefits

Two-week October half-term holiday

Eye care vouchers

Cycle-to-work scheme

Free tea/coffee/milk in staff room

Staff events at the end of each term

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Knowledge of design and technology in schools.
• Professional with excellent communication and administration skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Design & Technology Department with technical knowledge.
• Assist in practical lessons and department administration.
• Maintain stock control.

Skills

Design and Technology

Communication

Administration

Teamwork

Tools

CAD/CAM

Timber

Metals

Electronics

Polymers

Textiles

Job description

We are seeking to recruit a part-time Design & Technology Technician.

The Role

This is a hands-on role supporting the Design & Technology Department with technical knowledge, assistance in practical lessons, department administration, maintenance, and stock control.

Hours of Work

This role is part-time, working 25 hours a week, term time only plus INSET days. Ideally, the successful candidate will start work at 8.15 am and work one long day until 4 pm or 4.30 pm, with three shorter days and one day off a week. Meal breaks are unpaid. Preferences for working hours will be discussed at interview.

This role starts on 1st September 2025.

The successful candidate will:

• Have knowledge of design and technology in schools
• Have an interest in working with timber, metals, electronics, polymers, CAD/CAM, and textiles
• Be a proactive and organised team player
• Be professional with excellent communication and administration skills

Our School

Carshalton High School for Girls, a member of the Girls' Learning Trust, is a high-achieving school in the suburbs of south London. Confirmed as “Good” by Ofsted in January 2023, we achieved our best exam results to date in Summer 2024.

We offer

• An aspirational vision of education
• A continuous programme of CPD with the opportunity for national qualifications
• A welcoming, friendly, and supportive environment
• A school that prioritizes wellbeing for students and staff
• Benefits include a two-week October half-term holiday, eye care vouchers, cycle-to-work scheme, free tea/coffee/milk in the staff room, staff events at the end of each term, and an Employee Assistance Programme providing free, confidential advice on various matters.

The school is a short walk from Carshalton station, with London Victoria approximately a 30-minute journey by Southern trains, and London St Pancras approximately 45 minutes by Thameslink. The school is also accessible by car and bus from south London and Surrey.

Key Application Dates

• Closing Date: 10:00 am, 2 June 2025
• Shortlisting Date: Tuesday, 3 June
• Interview Date: Week commencing 9 June
• Start Date: 1 September 2025

Our commitment

The Girls’ Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. We follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.

All employees are required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may conduct online searches about shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters related to safeguarding duties.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals and aim to employ a culturally diverse workforce that reflects our communities.

We are not able to offer sponsorship to non-settled individuals for a Skilled Worker Visa.

Please see our Recruitment pack for more details about our school, the job description, and person specification.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.