Design & Technology Technician

We are looking for a self‑motivated, enthusiastic and highly capable Technician to join our team on a part time basis equivalent of 4 days per week, term time plus two weeks over the holiday period, exact working days and hours to be agreed. As the D&T Technician, you will be a crucial part of our school's D&T department.

Main Responsibilities:

• 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 order supplies for D&T.
• Ensure health and safety protocols are followed and regulations are met – work with the HOD to review and update as required.
• Support students in using software and technology related to D&T such as 2D design, Inkscape and Onshape.
• Order equipment for the department and keep abreast of 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 and example products.
• Liaise with cleaners and maintenance staff.
• Have a technical frame of mind and the ability to resolve technical issues.

Qualifications:

• A strong background in Design and Technology, with relevant qualifications or experience is desirable.
• Knowing your way around D&T equipment and machinery, though training can be provided.
• Familiarity with 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.

Personal Competencies:

• Excellent organisational skills.
• High levels of literacy.
• Enthusiasm, energy and a willingness to work collaboratively.
• Confident IT skills.

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. Our relatively small size creates a genuinely friendly, nurturing environment where “every child is known and valued”. The Design & 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.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Wellbeing services.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Company events.
• Company pension.
• School fee remission.
• Free lunch.

Ditcham Park School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 with whom he/she comes into contact. If, in the course of carrying out the duties of the post, you become aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the School, you must report any concerns to the School's Designated Safeguarding Lead. 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.

Interview & Closing:

Interviews: w/c 27th April
Closing Date: Monday 20th April 9am