Job Description

About Us


Are you an experienced Design Technology Technician?



Do you have an active interest and experience in technical aspects of design technology?

The role will require you

To be on hand to support the teacher with class practical work To prepare resources for teaching staff To maintain stock levels of materials and consumables To assist in the preparation of computer software and the setting up of computer-aided machinery To maintain all department machinery, equipment, tools and materials To manage student payments for materials, equipment and folders.

We can offer you:

A friendly and supportive environment The opportunity to work with well-motivated students and supportive parents A location on the coast very close to main line railway services and road networks Free well-being and medical support cover The opportunity to be part of the South Downs Education Trust MAT Free use of our fitness suite

If you feel you have the necessary skills for this position and would like further information, an application form and job description can be downloaded from the links on the school website at www.worthinghigh.net/vacancies or from the school by phoning

01903 237864

. Further information about the school and details of how to apply can also be obtained from the school website.



Completed applications should be sent to Mr Cook, Headteacher, at the address below or emailed to vacancies@worthinghigh.net.

Closing date for applications is 09 September 2025 at 9am

Interviews will be held w/c 15 September 2025

Please note, because of the nature of this job, if you are successful in your application, you will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service with barred list check. This will be done by means of applying for a DBS certificate through the Disclosure and Barring Service. Disclosures include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions, spent or unspent. Clearance will be obtained before employment commences.



Worthing High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.


Worthing High School, part of the South Downs Education Trust, is an academy and a charitable company limited by guarantee and registered in England and Wales with company number 8276210. The Registered Office is at: South Farm Road, Worthing, West Sussex BN14 7AR We recognise continuous service from academy/non-academy schools

Job Details

Salary:

NJC GRADE 5, points 7 - 8 - 26,403 - 26,824 (22,747 - 23,110 pro rata)

Contract Type:

Permanent Term-time Only plus 4 weeks

Working Pattern:

Full-Time 8.00 am - 4.00 pm (3.30 pm Friday), 37 hours per week with 30 minutes for lunch

Location:

Worthing High School

Interviews:

W/c 15 September 2025




What You Need to Succeed


To be successful in this role, you will need to:



The role will require you


To be on hand to support the teacher with class practical work To prepare resources for teaching staff To maintain stock levels of materials and consumables To assist in the preparation of computer software and the setting up of computer-aided machinery To maintain all department machinery, equipment, tools and materials To manage student payments for materials, equipment and folders.

Further Information


Worthing High School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.


How to Apply


If you feel you have the necessary skills for this position and would like further


information, an application form and job description can be downloaded below, or from the links provided on the school website at

www.worthinghigh.net/vacancies

Please complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description).



Completed application forms should be sent to Mr Adrian Cook, Headteacher at


Worthing High School at

vacancies@sdetrust.net

Closing date for applications is Monday 29 September 2025 at 9am, an early


application is advised as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient


suitable applications are received.

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The reference number for this role is SCHO00995.



LOCATION

Worthing area

CONTRACT TYPE

Permanent

JOB TYPE

Education - School Support

CLOSING DATE

29 September 2025