School Technician

TES FE News; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic day school in the UK is seeking a School Technician to support practical teaching across various departments. The role involves preparing equipment, assisting in lessons, and maintaining safety. Ideal candidates will be reliable and skilled, thriving in a collaborative environment. Competitive pay, pension, and additional benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive rate of pay and conditions

Membership of GDST Flexible Pension Plan

Access to GDST central training and development

Training grants for further qualifications

Discounted fees for children at GDST schools

Free lunches during term time

Free parking for staff

Retail discounts via Pluxee App

Free financial advice via HR My Money App

Interest free loans for travel tickets

Cycle to work scheme

Great working environment

Qualifications

• Reliable, skilled, and enthusiastic individual.
• Experience in practical work and supporting teaching activities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, set up, and clear away equipment for lessons.
• Assist teachers and pupils in lessons, ensuring safe use of tools.
• Carry out routine equipment checks and maintenance.
• Manage stock levels and assist in ordering processes.
• Maintain cleanliness of workspaces and dispose of waste properly.
• Support the creation of displays and learning resources.
• Assist in school events and activities.

Job description

Job Overview

The role

Newcastle High School for Girls is seeking to appoint a reliable, skilled, and enthusiastic School Technician to support practical teaching across a variety of departments, including Art, Dance, Drama, Food Technology, Music, Science, Sport, and Textiles.

This is a varied and engaging role, ideal for someone who enjoys practical work, thrives in a busy environment, and wants to be part of a friendly, collaborative team. Reporting to the Senior Science Technician and H&S Coordinator, and alongside a designated Science Technician, you will be responsible for preparing, maintaining and storing equipment and materials, supporting staff and pupils during practical lessons across a number of disciplines in our Senior School, and ensuring that specialist teaching areas are clean, safe and well-organised and that equipment and inventories are well managed.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Preparing, setting up, testing and clearing away equipment and materials for practical lessons and activities.
• Assisting teachers and pupils in lessons, including providing demonstrations and ensuring safe use of tools and materials.
• Carrying out routine checks and maintenance on a wide range of departmental equipment, such as sewing machines, ovens, musical instruments, PE and AV equipment.
• Managing stock levels and supporting ordering and inventory processes.
• Cleaning workspaces and ensuring safe disposal of waste materials.
• Assisting in the creation of displays and learning resources.
• Supporting school events, exhibitions, performances and open days.
  
  

About The School

NHSG is a leading academic day school. Our girls are ambitious, bright, enthusiastic and eager to learn and we offer a warm and supportive community. As part of the Girls' Day School Trust (GDST), the UK's leading family of independent girls' schools and academies, we can offer a variety of benefits, including:

• Competitive rate of pay and conditions.
• Membership of the GDST Flexible Pension Plan.
• Access to the extensive GDST central training and development programme.
• Training grants for obtaining further qualifications.
• Discounted fees for children at GDST schools.
• Free lunches and refreshments provided during term time.
• Free parking available for school staff.
• Access to retail discounts via the Pluxee App.
• Access to free financial advice via the HR My Money App.
• Interest free loans for travel season tickets and personal computer equipment.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• A great working environment, atmosphere and location.
  
  

To find out more and to apply, please click the apply button.

Closing date: Friday 22nd August 2025 (12 noon) but early applications are welcomed.

Interviews will take place during week commencing 26th August 2025.

NHSG and the GDST are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. To be eligible for employment, candidates must provide proof of their right to work in the UK.

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

NHSG and the GDST are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including online searches, and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Applications will be considered only from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK.