Design and Technology Technician - King James’s School

Kirklees Council; Burgersdorp; On-site; ZAR 215,000 - 230,000; Part time

Job summary

A forward-thinking educational institution is seeking a Design and Technology Technician to support the team part-time. The role involves preparing resources, assisting students, and fostering a collaborative environment within a successful school. Ideal for a motivated individual ready to contribute to an inclusive educational setting.

Benefits

Comprehensive training and development programme

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Comfortable working under your own initiative
• Experience in supporting students in lessons

Responsibilities

• Prepare resources for lessons
• Support the Design and Technology team
• Assist students during lessons

Skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Job description

Design and Technology Technician - King James’s School

Organisations King James’s School

Hours 14.5 per week, term time plus two weeks

Number of Jobs 1

Location(s) Huddersfield and surrounding areas

Position type Permanent

Grade 6 – £9,252 increasing to £9,862 with service

Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of King James’s School

We are seeking to appoint someone to join our team as a Design and Technology Technician. We are looking a motivated and creative individual to support the Design and Technology team. This is a part time position, working 14.5 hours per, during term time, plus two weeks. These hours will need to be worked over two days, ideally Thursday and Friday, but this can be discussed.

You will need to be able to work effectively as part of a team and also be comfortable working under your own initiative. You will support the faculty by ensuring allnecessary resources are prepared and available for lessons. You will support students in lessons as needed. This is an ideal opportunity for a dedicated colleague to join asuccessful, progressive and happy school.

King James’s School is justifiably proud to be one of the highest attaining 11-16 comprehensive school in Kirklees and is regularly, heavily, oversubscribed. The school servesa suburban area and several villages to the south and east of Huddersfield. We became an Academy in September 2012. The school was awarded ‘Good’ in all areas by Ofsted inNovember 2019 and, at its most recent inspection in February 2025, Ofsted judged that "King James’s School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at theprevious inspection".

‘The King James’s Way’ sets out the values and commitments which lie at the centre ofeverything we do. Though we are proud of our academic success, we are equally proud ofour inclusive approach and first class, wraparound pastoral care.

At King James’s School we are proud of our inclusive and supportive working environment.As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we are committed to helping you fulfil your potential. With a comprehensive training and development programme, tailored toyour needs and the requirements of the school, we will enable you to flourish in your role and perform to the very best of your abilities.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. We ask all applicants to provide us with two references, which will be obtained prior to any interview. We will also carry out online searches for all candidates who are shortlisted for interview as part of our due diligence. Any successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This post involves direct contact with childrenand is considered to be a regulated activity. This role is exempt for the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, so most criminal convictions must be disclosed to us.

You will find more details about the role and be able to apply to join us here

Completed applications must be submitted by 9:00am on Monday 6 October 2025 .

If you would like to work in a very successful department within a forward-thinking and supportive school, King James’s School could be the place for you!