Design & Technology Technician
| Posting date: | 27 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,777 to £28,686 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | £26,777-£28,686 (FTE) |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 27 July 2025 |
| Location: | Walton-On-Thames, Surrey |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Elmwey Learning Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Resistant Material Technician |
Summary
Starting September 2025
26.67 hours per week, 4 days per week ideally
38.4 weeks term time only
Working Pattern (to be confirmed at interview):
Tuesday- Friday: 8am-3:10pm
ElmWey Pay 5 £26,777-£28,686 (FTE)
Actual Salary £16,803- £18,001 per annum
Love hands-on work? Skilled in using tools, fixing things, or working with materials like wood, metal or electronics?
We’re looking for a practical, organised and enthusiastic D&T Technician to support a busy secondary school workshop. Ideal for makers, engineers, DIYers, model builders, or those from automotive, joinery, electronics or hobbyist backgrounds
You will support teaching and learning by:
• Preparing tools, materials and equipment for lessons
• Maintaining and repairing workshop machinery (e.g. pillar drills, bandsaws, laser cutters)
• Ensuring tools and machines meet health & safety standards (BS4163/CLEAPSS)
• Supporting teachers and students during practical activities
• Keeping the workshop clean, safe and well-stocked
The role includes working alongside teachers to support learning in practical lessons and demonstrations.
Candidates should:
• be able to communicate effectively with young people to support learning and development,
• be flexible, committed and possess sound administrative and IT skills.
• have experience of working in an appropriate technology or workshop environment and know how to operate and maintain machinery, tools and equipment.
• possess a working knowledge of health and safety requirements.
In return we offer:
• A supportive and values-led community where every staff member is integral to our collective success
• A vibrant and collaborative team
• A school where wellbeing is a core component of our everyday practice
• Excellent professional development opportunities
• Local Government Pension Scheme, including generous employer contributions.
• Free on-site parking
• Discounts at retailers, a cycle to work scheme and a free flu vaccination
Applications will be considered as they are received, we reserve the right to make an appointment prior to the closing date
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting child welfare. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and Enhanced DBS disclosure. Committed to equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
26.67 hours per week, 4 days per week ideally
38.4 weeks term time only
Working Pattern (to be confirmed at interview):
Tuesday- Friday: 8am-3:10pm
ElmWey Pay 5 £26,777-£28,686 (FTE)
Actual Salary £16,803- £18,001 per annum
Love hands-on work? Skilled in using tools, fixing things, or working with materials like wood, metal or electronics?
We’re looking for a practical, organised and enthusiastic D&T Technician to support a busy secondary school workshop. Ideal for makers, engineers, DIYers, model builders, or those from automotive, joinery, electronics or hobbyist backgrounds
You will support teaching and learning by:
• Preparing tools, materials and equipment for lessons
• Maintaining and repairing workshop machinery (e.g. pillar drills, bandsaws, laser cutters)
• Ensuring tools and machines meet health & safety standards (BS4163/CLEAPSS)
• Supporting teachers and students during practical activities
• Keeping the workshop clean, safe and well-stocked
The role includes working alongside teachers to support learning in practical lessons and demonstrations.
Candidates should:
• be able to communicate effectively with young people to support learning and development,
• be flexible, committed and possess sound administrative and IT skills.
• have experience of working in an appropriate technology or workshop environment and know how to operate and maintain machinery, tools and equipment.
• possess a working knowledge of health and safety requirements.
In return we offer:
• A supportive and values-led community where every staff member is integral to our collective success
• A vibrant and collaborative team
• A school where wellbeing is a core component of our everyday practice
• Excellent professional development opportunities
• Local Government Pension Scheme, including generous employer contributions.
• Free on-site parking
• Discounts at retailers, a cycle to work scheme and a free flu vaccination
Applications will be considered as they are received, we reserve the right to make an appointment prior to the closing date
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting child welfare. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and Enhanced DBS disclosure. Committed to equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.