DT Technician
| Posting date: | 23 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £15.80 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 February 2026 |
| Location: | Exeter, Devon |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Exeter School |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | VNTOPS11 |
Summary
Exeter School is the leading co-educational day school in the Southwest, educating over 1,000 pupils aged 3–18. We are looking to appoint a permanent, term-time only DT Technician to join our DT department at this school of great character. The role is available immediately, although there is some flexibility on the start date.
We are seeking a practical, organised, and enthusiastic DT Technician to join our Design and Technology department. Working closely with teachers and students, the successful candidate will support practical teaching by preparing materials and resources, maintaining tools, equipment and machinery, and promoting safe working practices within well-maintained workshops. The role contributes to the smooth running of the department by ensuring learning spaces are organised, safe, and fully prepared to support effective teaching and learning.
This role is part of our Operations and Professional Services team. It is an onsite position, working Monday through Friday for 37.5 hours per week. Applicants requesting a reduced schedule of 30 hours (4 days) per week will also be considered, with specific days to be agreed with the recruiting manager. We offer generous benefits, including free school lunch during term time, free on-site parking, and access to the indoor swimming pool and fitness suite. To learn more about working at Exeter School, please visit our webpage: careers with character.
The closing date for applications is 9am on Friday 6 February 2026 with in person interviews taking place on 13 February 2026. Applications must include a completed Exeter School application form. For safeguarding purposes, a CV alone is not sufficient.
Exeter School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from any appropriately qualified person. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Employment is subject to the receipt of two satisfactory references provided specifically for this post and addressed to the school, and to satisfactory DBS clearance.
This post falls into the category of Regulated Activity. Exeter School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Note on Sponsorship: We regret to inform you that, we are unable to offer sponsorship for work authorisation for this role. Therefore, candidates must possess valid authorisation to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship.
We are seeking a practical, organised, and enthusiastic DT Technician to join our Design and Technology department. Working closely with teachers and students, the successful candidate will support practical teaching by preparing materials and resources, maintaining tools, equipment and machinery, and promoting safe working practices within well-maintained workshops. The role contributes to the smooth running of the department by ensuring learning spaces are organised, safe, and fully prepared to support effective teaching and learning.
This role is part of our Operations and Professional Services team. It is an onsite position, working Monday through Friday for 37.5 hours per week. Applicants requesting a reduced schedule of 30 hours (4 days) per week will also be considered, with specific days to be agreed with the recruiting manager. We offer generous benefits, including free school lunch during term time, free on-site parking, and access to the indoor swimming pool and fitness suite. To learn more about working at Exeter School, please visit our webpage: careers with character.
The closing date for applications is 9am on Friday 6 February 2026 with in person interviews taking place on 13 February 2026. Applications must include a completed Exeter School application form. For safeguarding purposes, a CV alone is not sufficient.
Exeter School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from any appropriately qualified person. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Employment is subject to the receipt of two satisfactory references provided specifically for this post and addressed to the school, and to satisfactory DBS clearance.
This post falls into the category of Regulated Activity. Exeter School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Note on Sponsorship: We regret to inform you that, we are unable to offer sponsorship for work authorisation for this role. Therefore, candidates must possess valid authorisation to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship.