Job Description

Applications must be made through Eteach. Applications through indeed will not be accepted.

Design and Technology Technician

Full time, 37 hours per week Term time only plus inset days Salary Range (full-time equivalent): 24,790 - 25584 (Pay Award Pending) Actual Salary: 21,299 - 21,981 (Pay Award Pending)
Do you have a passion to help support the creativity of students, who would relish the opportunity to work as part of a team driving the Design and Technology department forward.

We are excited to be looking for a Design and Technology technician to support the faculty across Food Technology, Product Design and Textiles.

Design and Technology at Writhlington is a very popular subject, with the students enjoying having the opportunity to complete a wide range of different projects using a wide array of materials. Projects include learning basic skills in cookery, making soft toys and pencils cases in Textiles, working with electronics to manufacture an Animal Lamp or designing their own 'Bus Stop for Somerset'.

The Design and Technology Faculty has excellent resources including a well equipped Food room with Induction ovens and a Blast Chiller, a Textiles room with sublimation printer and laser cutter, a well equipped workshop with a range of modern and traditional tools, including a laser cutter and 3 3D printers. Full training will be provided.

Writhlington School is part of the Midsomer Norton Schools' Partnership and located on a large modern campus that benefits from exceptional media facilities, a 400-seat theatre and a Community Sports Centre. The school is committed to supporting staff in their professional development and working collaboratively to drive towards the goal of consistently refining pedagogy and practice with a pupil centred mindset. New staff ideas are encouraged and there are a range of opportunities to lead and to contribute to its wide range of extracurricular activities.

There are exceptional sports facilities and opportunities, a large Combined Cadet Force, Duke of Edinburgh's Award scheme and international trips to Iceland, France, USA, Belgium and Austria. We also have a world famous Orchid Project and extensive performing arts opportunities to name but a few of the opportunities available to staff and students.

If you have a passion for design technology and education and enjoy working with young people, apply today!

Interviews will be held on Monday 18 August

Applications must be made through

Eteach

. Applications through indeed will not be accepted.

Job Purpose

To provide technical and administrative support to Design & Technology and other teaching staff, assisting students where asked to by teaching staff and arranging for maintenance and testing of specialist machines.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

To prepare classrooms and workshops for use by staff and pupils, ensuring a safe and tidy working environment To prepare materials and equipment for use by teachers and students To support staff and pupils on the safe use of equipment and materials, including electrical equipment and machinery To demonstrate, advise and assist in practical activities To assist in using and showing students computer operated equipment including CAD/CAM, producing students work thereon To maintain and repair equipment To purchase resources as agreed with teaching staff from the budgets available, including placing orders as necessary. Negotiation of best prices with suppliers. Purchase and preparation of ingredients for Food Technology practicals. To be responsible for the safe storage of equipment and materials, and the disposal of hazardous materials, according to the relevant regulations and procedures To maintain stock records, and records of materials purchased by students, for billing at a later date To assist in the organisation and preparation of displays for Open Evenings and other events To ensure that all COSHH/Health and Safety regulations are complied with in all areas of the faculty. In class support/ working with small groups of students within Design Technology Accompanying on school trips as and when required. To be a designated First Aider for the school as required

School Support & General

To attend all department meetings and relevant staff meetings To attend all training courses as directed To participate in the School's Performance Management Review process and make use of professional development opportunities. To play an active and positive role. To maintain confidentiality according to organisation and legal requirements. The postholder will be required to promote, monitor and maintain health, safety and security in the work place. To include ensuring that the requirements of the Health & Safety at Work Act, COSHH, and all other mandatory regulations are adhered to To be aware of equal opportunities policies and principles and health & safety regulations The postholder will be expected to contribute to the protection of children as appropriate, in accordance with any agreed policies and/or guidelines, reporting any issues or concerns to their immediate line manager To undertake other duties that can be reasonably expected of and are relevant to the level and nature of the post
This job description only contains the main accountabilities relating to the posts and does not describe in detail all of the duties required to carry them out.

Physical Effort & Working Environment

The postholder will be expected to undertake bending, stretching and lifting in the course of their duties e.g. preparing the classroom, displaying pupils work, assist pupils during lesson times, engaging in activities led by the teacher. There may be an increased level of physical effort required for children with personal or specialist needs. During occasional periods of supervision, there will be an expectation that the postholder will be exposed to heat and cold which on occasions, for example adverse weather conditions, may be higher than normal.

Personal Specification

It is expected that the successful candidate would possess the following attributes:

Essential

Confident in the use of technical and practical equipment.

Enthusiasm to supporting young people.

Good communication skills.

Experience dealing with third parties.

Computer literacy is required.

The ability to work as a member of a team.

Desirable

Experience in schools.

An interest in design, technology and craftsmanship.

A knowledge of Health & Safety regulations and safe workshop working practices.

A valid first aid certificate

Midsomer Norton Schools' Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applications must be made through Eteach. Applications through indeed will not be accepted.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 24,790.00-25,584.00 per year

Benefits:

Canteen Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking On-site parking Sick pay Transport links
Schedule:

Monday to Friday No weekends
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 14/08/2025
Expected start date: 01/09/2025