Whole School Technician (Design Technology)

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Emsworth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Near railway station

Cycle to work scheme

Health Cash Plans with BHSF

Employee Assistance Programme

Governor dedicated to staff wellbeing

Commitment to safeguarding

Job summary

Bourne Community College is seeking a proactive Whole School Technician (Design Technology) to support teaching and learning by preparing and maintaining equipment, resources, and workspaces across the Design Technology and Engineering departments. You will assist staff and students in practical sessions, carry out routine maintenance, and ensure all areas are safe and ready for use.

This is a permanent post starting Sep/Oct 2026, 37 hours per week, term time only plus inset days, NJC Grade

Qualifications

• Responsibilities include preparing materials and resources for Design Technology and Engineering lessons.
• Assist staff and students in practical sessions and ensure equipment and spaces are ready for use.
• Carry out routine maintenance and repairs and keep areas safe and tidy.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning by preparing and maintaining equipment, resources, and workspaces in the Design Technology and Engineering department.
• Assist staff and students in practical sessions and ensure all areas are safe, tidy and ready for use.
• Prepare materials and resources for practical lessons in Design Technology and Engineering; some preparation for Art Department.
• Work across subject areas under the direction of the Director of the Technology Faculty.

Job description

Whole School Technician (Design Technology)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you an experienced practical, hands-on individual looking to make a difference in a vibrant secondary school? Bourne Community College is seeking a proactiveWhole School Technician (Design Technology)to join our dedicated staff team.

As our Whole School Technician, you will play a vital role in supporting teaching and learning by preparing and maintaining equipment, resources, and workspaces with the majority of time spent in the Design Technology and Engineering department. You will assist staff and students in practical sessions, carry out routine maintenance and repairs, and ensure all areas are safe, tidy, and ready for use. You will prepare materials and resources for practical lessons in Design Technology and Engineering. You will be working across different subject areas under the direction of the Director of the Technology Faculty. There will be some preparation of resources for the Art Department as well.

This is a permanent post required for September/October 2026.

Salary – NJC Grade 4 Points 5-6 £25583 - £25989 p.a. pro rata 37 hours per week, term time only plus Inset Days

What the school offers its staff

Benefits -

• Free on-site parking
• Near railway station
• Cycle to work scheme with West Sussex Choices
• Health Cash Plans with BHSF
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Governor dedicated to staff wellbeing
• Commitment to safeguarding

Bourne Community College and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references as well as evidence of the right to live and work in the United Kingdom.