Job Advert: Design Technology Technician
Position: Design Technology Technician
Location: Cambridge
Salary: £25,000 FTE
Contract Type: Permanent, Full time (or 25 hours per week)
About the Role:
As a Design Technology Technician, you will play a key role in supporting our teaching staff and students in the practical areas of design technology. You will assist in the preparation and maintenance of equipment, tools, and materials, ensuring the workshop and classrooms are set up for lessons. Your role will also include providing technical support to students during practical sessions, ensuring they can safely and confidently engage in their projects. Training can be provided, however experience working with tools, machinery and materials is essential.
Key Responsibilities:
* Prepare and maintain equipment, tools, and materials for lessons
* Provide practical assistance to students during design technology lessons
* Ensure the workshop and classrooms are well-organized and safe for use
* Carry out routine maintenance and repairs on equipment
* Support teaching staff with lesson resources and preparations
* Assist in the management and storage of materials and supplies
* Promote a safe and positive working environment in the workshop and classrooms
Essential Qualifications and Experience:
* Experience working in a school or similar technical environment
* Knowledge of health and safety standards in a design technology setting (training on this will be provided.)