Job Description

Ipswich School

Suffolk
19,866 per year

Job type:

Full Time, Part Time, Permanent

Start date:

13 October 2025

Apply by:

25 September 2025

Job overview

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IPSWICH SCHOOL

DESIGN TECHNOLOGY TECHNICIAN

Permanent, part time (up to 35 hours per week) during term time and some days in the School holidays
Required as soon as possible

THE SCHOOL

Founded during the fourteenth century, Ipswich School is one of the foremost independent schools in East Anglia. It circa 1,000 pupils aged between 3 months and 19 and is co-educational throughout. The most recent Inspection of the Senior School rated it as Excellent in all categories, a judgement of which we are very proud. The School operates a 5-day week, with representative sports played during the week and on Saturdays. This post is based in the Senior School.

Find out more about us by visiting our website: https://www.ipswich.school.

THE POST

The post is based at the Senior School where there are some 780 pupils aged between 11 and 18 years, and is ideally due to start as soon as possible. We welcome applications from those seeking to work for the designated 35 hours per week during term-time, as well as from outstanding candidates who may be looking for a reduced working week, at a minimum of 25 hours. Please state your preference in your application.

The DT Technician reports directly to the Head of Design Technology and assists the four experienced, specialist DT teaching staff, working in an attractive Design Technology Centre on two floors. The DT will enable the workshop to operate efficiently by ensuring that it is a well-organised, safe environment with appropriate materials and equipment. The primary responsibilities are to:provide technical support and advice to staff and students in the DT department. prepare tools, equipment and materials for lessons and displays. undertake a practical health and safety role for the department.
You must be organised, proactive and practically-minded, with experience in the safe handling of tools and workshop machinery. Experience working in a school environment and a strong understanding of health and safety legislation are a plus, as are strong IT skills. The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator and a confident team player who enjoys helping students and takes pride in their progress.

HOURS OF WORK, SALARY AND BENEFITS

This is a permanent post (subject to satisfactory completion of a probationary period lasting 6 months). The hours of work are from 8:45am to 4:45pm on Mondays to Fridays during Ipswich School term time (35 weeks per annum) with a one hour unpaid break for lunch (7 hours per day, 35 hours per week). Some flexibility with start and finish times may be possible. A total of 5 other days will be worked at the beginning or end of term, as directed by the Head of Design Technology. Please note you are always expected to work your normal hours on the two days prior to the start of the Michaelmas (Autumn) term each year, and on the INSET day (currently in February each year). These days are staff INSET days for training and development activities and they are included in the definition of Ipswich School term time. Holidays may only be taken during Ipswich School holiday periods, and at times to be agreed outside of the requirements above. The salary for this post (for the hours as described above) will be 19,866 per annum and includes the holiday pay per annum as required by the Working Time Regulations. We welcome applications from those seeking to work for the designated 35 hours per week during term-time, as well as from outstanding candidates who may be looking for a reduced working week, at a minimum of 25 hours. Please state your preference in your application. Please note that the quoted salary is for 35 hours per week. Salaries are paid monthly in arrears by BACS on the last working day of each month throughout the year and are reviewed annually. Free lunch is provided in the School Dining Hall during term time when the kitchen is in operation. Staff are able to use the School's swimming pool and fitness gym (in compliance with appropriate rules and regulations). You will have access to Smarthealth, the School's wellbeing app for staff which offers 24/7 GP access and mental health support. After 3 months' service and/or in line with workplace pension legislation, the post holder will be entitled to join a defined contribution pension scheme, with a generous employer contribution and life cover

CLOSING DATE AND INTERVIEW ARRANGEMENTS

Completed application forms, which are available at https://www.ipswich.school/vacancies or by contacting HR on 01473 408300 / hr@ipswich.school should be returned by noon on Thursday 25 September 2025 to:

The Director of HR, Ipswich School, 25 Henley Road, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 3SG. If you are submitting your completed application form electronically please email it to: hr@ipswich.school

Please advise us of any special requirements you may have if you are called for an interview. If your special requirements mean that you need to submit this application in a different format please contact us.

Interviews are likely to take place from the week commencing Monday 29 September 2025. If selected for an interview, candidates will be expected to bring evidence of work completed which would best demonstrate their skills and suitability for this post.

If we have not been in touch with you by mid October, then we regret that your application will have been unsuccessful, but we would like to thank you for your interest.

PLEASE NOTE

Ipswich School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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About

Ipswich School

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Ipswich School

Henley Road, Ipswich
Suffolk
IP1 3SG
United Kingdom

+44 1473 408300

Ipswich School is one of the leading independent schools in the area. It has a long history dating back to at least 1399 and is known for its academic success, without being an educational 'hot house', its extensive sport, drama and music activities and its commitment to the local community.



Pupils at the school come from a really broad range of backgrounds, and this makes the school different to many others in the independent sector. The atmosphere is very positive and pupils really do get on well with each other and with teachers. Behaviour in lessons is first class and teachers are able to focus fully on their teaching and pupils' learning without having to spend time and effort keeping everyone in order.



Those applying for teaching posts in the Senior School will find that class sizes are generally smaller than in the maintained sector, with Lower School classes typically being around 20, Middle School can be a little larger or smaller depending on subjects - but are never larger than 24. A Level classes in the Sixth Form are typically have around 10 - 12 students, with 15 students being the upper limit.



Teachers are well supported by Heads of Department and there is a first-class CPD programme in place which not only provides the latest on class room practice, but also involves a range of optional social events. Additional training is also available for all teachers.



For those looking at Prep School posts they will find wonderful purpose-built classrooms in a state-of-the-art Prep School building, small class sizes - typically around 15 in the Lower Prep and between 18 and 25 in the Upper Prep. They will also find parents are very supportive and keen to develop the potential in their children.



Those applying for support staff posts will feel themselves very much part of a community alongside teaching staff. There is a well-refined CPD programme for, great opportunities for development and a fantastic range of benefits.



There are regular opportunities for all staff to get together socially. Recently staff events include drawing sessions, gin and wine tasting, wreath making at Christmas and a summer BBQ.



Facilities throughout the school are excellent with a brand new Music School, the extensive Ipswich School Sports Centre at nearby Rushmere, a specially-built Prep School and a day nursery - The Lodge.



There is free car parking on site for teachers and support staff (though this can be a little tight at times in the Senior School) and a range of other benefits.



Supporting the community is one of the school's core values. The school has a significant community programme with pupils visiting local care homes giving music and drama performances, pupils growing vegetables and giving them to a local charity, local primary schools taking part in our annual Festival of Music and a large pupil-led termly fundraising programme.



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