Design & Technology Technician

Managed by: Head of STEAM
Reporting to: Head of STEAM
Ditcham Park School is a co-educational independent day school for children aged 4 to 16, situated near Petersfield in the South Downs National Park. We provide a wonderful environment for a child to flourish, believing that a child learns best and develops self-esteem when encouraged in a caring and supportive environment. Our school’s relatively small size creates a genuinely friendly, nurturing environment where ‘every child is known and valued’.

The Design and Technology (D&T) department is based in the ground floor of the purpose-built David Holmes Building, a spacious multi-media workshop providing a full range of facilities for the delivery of all aspects of the D&T curriculum. Design and Technology lessons focus on pupils solving real-world problems by designing and making using various materials. D&T is taught from Year 6 to Year 11, with practical work allowing pupils to gain an understanding of the properties of materials and tools.

The Role
We are looking for a self-motivated, enthusiastic and highly capable Technician to join our team on a part-time basis equivalent to 4 days per week, term time plus two weeks over the holiday period. As the D&T Technician, you will be a crucial part of our school’s D&T department. Your main responsibilities include:

• Maintain equipment, materials, facilities and services
• Ensure daily maintenance duties are completed as specified
• Support teachers with setting up practical lessons in Design and Technology
• Assist with equipment, tools, and materials organisation and maintenance
• Ensure students and staff use machinery and equipment safely and efficiently
• Provide technical support and guidance to students during hands-on sessions
• Take care of inventory and ordering supplies for D&T
• Ensure health and safety protocols are followed and regulations are met
• Support students in using software and technology related to D&T
• Order equipment for the department and manage current stock
• Manage the storage of materials and equipment
• Prepare specialist materials and equipment for use in lessons
• Assist with reprographics and ICT administration
• Provide skilled assistance to academic staff in preparation of teaching aids/example products
• Liaise with cleaners and maintenance staff
• Have a technical frame of mind and the ability to resolve technical issues

Person Specification
Qualifications and Skills:

• A strong background in Design and Technology, with relevant qualifications or experience is desirable
• Familiarity with D&T equipment and machinery, though training can be provided
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures in a school setting
• Great organisational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and people skills to work with students and staff
• Attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple tasks
• Creativity and problem-solving skills to help with project development and troubleshooting
• High levels of literacy
• Enthusiasm, energy and a willingness to work collaboratively

What We Offer

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Company events
• Company pension
• School fee remission
• Free lunch

As with all School employees, it is the School’s responsibility to adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s Child Safeguarding Policy at all times, thus promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS certificate in the event of a successful application. In accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, all employees have a duty to look after their own and others' health and safety. Ditcham Park School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.