Technician - Design & Technology
| Posting date: | 24 June 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 July 2025 |
| Location: | Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 2PW |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | df64b46b-4b97-4602-88f5-fd57d4ce3ea4 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We have a vacancy for a versatile, skilful and dedicated Design and Technology Technician to provide high-quality support to a large, dynamic and successful team of teachers.
The successful candidate will have:
• a strong design and technology background
• computer literate and experience of using excel and word
• strong organisation, quality assurance and quality control skills
• excellent time management
• good communication skills to deal with students, staff and suppliers
• a wide range of excellent practical skills
• strong organisational ability
• a genuine interest in education and young people
The Design and Technology Technician provides support to students and teaching staff with reference to the use of a range of Design and Technology machinery, equipment and processes. Resistant materials including the use of wood, metal and plastic alongside the use of electronic testing equipment. Duties including the setting up, use and maintenance of equipment and machinery. The technician will be able to provide materials for lessons, assist with technical demonstrations, have excellent ICT and CAD/CAM knowledge and be skilled at managing resources within the budget and have oversight of health and safety procedures within the department.
What the school offers its staff
King Edward VII School is a thriving, over-subscribed School with a diverse intake. It is a stimulating place in which to work, offering many opportunities to students and staff alike. The School enjoys an excellent reputation and sees the calibre of its staff as a key strength. King Edward VII School has two sites within the S10 area, approximately 1.5 miles apart. At King Edward VII School we offer an excellent benefits package, including a pension, eye test vouchers and a wellbeing package. We also offer a full employee assistance programme (EAP).
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to show this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. All applicants are required to read the Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy incorporating Self-Harm and Online Safety.
We have a vacancy for a versatile, skilful and dedicated Design and Technology Technician to provide high-quality support to a large, dynamic and successful team of teachers.
The successful candidate will have:
• a strong design and technology background
• computer literate and experience of using excel and word
• strong organisation, quality assurance and quality control skills
• excellent time management
• good communication skills to deal with students, staff and suppliers
• a wide range of excellent practical skills
• strong organisational ability
• a genuine interest in education and young people
The Design and Technology Technician provides support to students and teaching staff with reference to the use of a range of Design and Technology machinery, equipment and processes. Resistant materials including the use of wood, metal and plastic alongside the use of electronic testing equipment. Duties including the setting up, use and maintenance of equipment and machinery. The technician will be able to provide materials for lessons, assist with technical demonstrations, have excellent ICT and CAD/CAM knowledge and be skilled at managing resources within the budget and have oversight of health and safety procedures within the department.
What the school offers its staff
King Edward VII School is a thriving, over-subscribed School with a diverse intake. It is a stimulating place in which to work, offering many opportunities to students and staff alike. The School enjoys an excellent reputation and sees the calibre of its staff as a key strength. King Edward VII School has two sites within the S10 area, approximately 1.5 miles apart. At King Edward VII School we offer an excellent benefits package, including a pension, eye test vouchers and a wellbeing package. We also offer a full employee assistance programme (EAP).
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to show this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. All applicants are required to read the Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy incorporating Self-Harm and Online Safety.