Design & Technology Technician (Food Tech, Textiles, Art, Photography) in City of London

Haydon is a large, friendly and creative school in North West London. We have been judged as good by OFSTED. We are looking for a passionate Design & Technology Technician (Food Tech, Textiles, Art, Photography) to join our friendly Operations Team. We are an energetic and passionate department that is dedicated to cultivating a love of collaborative and inclusive working environment.

To work closely with, and under the guidance of the Faculty and Subject Leaders to foster high levels of success for all students taking part in Design and Technology courses across Food Technology, Textiles, Art, Photography.

The Role:

• Prepare, set up and clear away materials, equipment and resources for lessons, practical sessions, coursework and examinations.
• Support teachers during practical lessons where required.
• Assist with preparation for GCSE and A-level coursework, including mounting, firing, finishing and presentation of work.
• Maintain specialist rooms (art studios, food rooms, textile rooms) in a safe, tidy and organised condition.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations, including COSHH, food hygiene, and risk assessments.
• Maintain records relating to chemicals, tools, food safety and equipment checks.
• Ensure correct storage and safe use of materials, tools and equipment.
• Support food hygiene standards and cleaning procedures in food technology areas.
• Order, receive and manage stock, including art materials, fabrics, food supplies and cleaning materials.
• Monitor budgets and ensure cost-effective use of resources.
• Maintain accurate stock inventories and carry out regular audits.
• Prepare materials in advance (e.g. cutting fabric, preparing clay, weighing food ingredients).
• Maintain, clean and safely store tools and equipment (including sewing machines, ovens, kilns, presses, etc.).
• Report faults and arrange repairs or servicing as required.
• Assist with room displays, exhibitions, and open evenings.
• Provide guidance to students on safe use of equipment and materials.
• Support inclusive learning by assisting students with additional needs during practical activities.
• Work in and around the classroom in support of teaching and learning.
• Supervise students when appropriate under teacher direction.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff across departments.
• Attend relevant training, meetings and INSET as required.
• Undertake other reasonable duties appropriate to the role.

Reasons to work at Haydon School:

• All teaching staff get a laptop.
• Two-week October half-term holiday.
• More generous upper pay scale.
• Automatic pay progression up the main teaching pay scale.
• High potential for career progression.
• Department offices.
• Only one directed meeting per week.
• Meeting free weeks spaced out throughout the year and an encouragement to leave work early.
• Flexible personalised CPD programme.
• Subsidies for appropriate academic studies.
• Discounted on site nursery places.
• Staff social events.
• Free on site flu vaccinations.
• Long service award - Enjoy a well deserved day off with full pay during term time.
• Free subscription to the Employee Assistance Programme for individual advice/counselling.
• Free access to the Education Support Partnership for advice on work and personal matters.
• Flexible working opportunities.
• Approx. 20% of teachers are part-time.
• Family friendly Leave of Absence policy.
• Balanced and well planned calendar - deadlines and parents evenings are well spaced out.
• Only three data drops per year group per year and no written reports.
• Email curfew (no evening, weekend and holiday emails).
• Wide variety of extracurricular activities.
• Opportunity to accompany students on trips in UK and abroad.
• Working area in staff room with computers and printers.
• Ample car parking on site.
• Free tea and coffee.
• Photocopiers in all subject areas.
• Use of apps to reduce workload and increase collaborative sharing e.g. Satchel, SAMpeople, Google Drive.
• Centralised data analysis department.
• Support with exams - the school will pay exam fees and allow the exam to be taken at the school.
• Receipt of personal deliveries to school.
• Wellbeing awareness days.
• Induction days for all teaching staff before starting work.
• ECTs all have a subject specialist mentor and a teacher buddy.
• Annual staff survey.
• Sabbatical and career break leave policy.
• Staff garden.
• Access to a well-equipped gym.
• Non graded lesson observations.
• Discounted membership at nearby Gym and Leisure Centre.
• Opportunity to lead whole school projects.
• Governor afternoon tea events for staff feedback.

We have a very large sixth form and encourage our staff to teach to A-level. Probation periods apply for both Teaching and non-teaching staff.

Please click on the ‘apply’ button below to complete the application form for this role. Joining Haydon might just be the best decision you ever made. We reserve the right to interview as and when applications are received. CV's will not be accepted. Application and covering letter should be sent to hr@haydonschool.com. If you would like to discuss the post or require further information please contact Beyhan Ercan at bercan@haydonschool.com.

Haydon School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers must share this commitment. To promote a safe environment for students, Haydon School employs a strict selection and recruitment policy which includes all statutory checks on staff and regular volunteers including Enhanced DBS (disclosure and barring service) checks.