credit_card Salary The post is Grade 3 Point 5, term time only. Salary £18,182 (FTE £28,409).
Charters School - Design Technology Technician
Ascot 23/10/2026
Job details
Salary The post is Grade 3 Point 5, term time only. Salary £18,182 (FTE £28,409).
Contractual hours 28 Basis Part time Package 28 hours per week ideally worked over four daysPreferred start date: November 2026
Job category/type Schools
Date posted 08/10/2026
Job reference REQ02715
Job description
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our successful and welcoming school as a Design Technology Technician.
Working as part of our Technology team, you will provide technical and creative support for practical lessons, ensuring that equipment, materials and resources are well maintained, safe and fit for purpose. You will work closely with teaching staff and students, providing practical guidance and helping students to bring their design ideas to life.
We are looking for someone who is organised, practical and enthusiastic, with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Previous experience of working with children or young people would be an advantage, as would experience in a relevant practical or technical environment.
A current First Aid qualification, or a willingness to undertake First Aid training, would be desirable but is not essential.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about practical learning and enjoys supporting young people to develop their creativity, confidence and technical skills.
We offer a competitive salary, access to a contributory local government pension scheme and other staff benefits. Colleagues benefit from a commitment to staff well-being and are provided with several schemes to support them maintain an active and healthy lifestyle. We have a priority admission policy for children of staff working at the school.
Closing date: 9am, Friday 23 October 2026.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews arranged accordingly. The post will be withdrawn once a suitable applicant is appointed.
Charters School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and comply with the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and the school’s safeguarding policies.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is subject to safer recruitment procedures, including satisfactory references, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and other relevant pre‑employment checks. Charters School is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Charters School
Charters Road,
Sunningdale,
Ascot,
SL5 9QY
Tel: 01344 624826
Email: C harters@chartersschool.org.uk
www.charterschool.org.uk
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