At a Glance
- Tasks: Support teachers and assist students in Design Technology lessons.
- Company: Join the welcoming community at Hampton High, part of Bourne Education Trust.
- Benefits: Enjoy generous pension, holiday entitlement, and well-being support.
- Other info: Flexible hours, ongoing training, and a strong culture of support.
- Why this job: Make a difference in students' lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: GCSE English and Maths, plus knowledge of design and technology.
The predicted salary is between 32243 - 39408 £ per year.
Benefits: Generous pension and holiday entitlement, training and development, recognition policies, wellbeing support (24/7 GP access & EAP), access to discount platform, work-life balance, family-friendly policies, free parking, occupational sick pay.
We are seeking a Design Technology Technician to join our team at Hampton High, part of Bourne Education Trust.
About Hampton High:
Hampton High is a welcoming and inclusive community where every student is supported to thrive. As part of the Bourne Education Trust (BET), a successful multi-academy trust comprising twenty-five schools across Surrey, Hampshire, and the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, we are committed to "Transforming schools...changing lives." Guided by our core values of Ambition, Kindness and Resilience, we are committed to delivering an excellent education that nurtures both academic achievement and personal growth. Located in Hampton, we offer a rich and varied curriculum, high expectations, and a strong culture of support and respect. Our goal is to develop confident, curious, and responsible young people ready for life beyond school.
Details:
- Contract: Term Time, Permanent
- Hours: 35 hours p/w (excluding 30 minutes unpaid lunch break), 37 weeks p/a. Monday to Friday 08:30 to 16:00. We are happy to consider part time/job share.
Generous workplace pension through LGPS. Condensed school year with two week half term in October. Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities. Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service. Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests and flu vaccinations. Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Group benefits platform. Work-life balance, and family friendly policies and processes. Free on-site parking and cycle to work scheme.
Key responsibilities include:
- Support teachers in the setting up and clearing down of Design Technology lessons.
- Provide ‘hands on’ help with individual students during practical lessons as and when required.
- Assist in maintaining a safe and hygienic working environment in the Design Technology rooms.
- To assist in organising the maintenance and repair for any equipment.
Requirements include:
- Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children.
- GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent appropriate qualification).
- Working knowledge of design and technology techniques.
For full job description and requirements, please see applicant pack on our careers website.
Our Culture:
At Bourne Education Trust, we value colleagues who are:
- Reflective, optimistic and aspirational.
- Collaborative and innovative.
- Committed, engaged and professional.
- Advocates for equality and inclusivity.
Bourne Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare and safety of its staff and pupils, and follows safeguarding interview procedures. We expect all candidates to meet the highest standard of safeguarding and successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Bourne Education Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. In advertising our vacancies, we are committed to accommodating diverse needs. If you require the applicant job pack to be supplied in a different format, please don't hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to provide a suitable alternative.
The closing date for this vacancy is the 6th December 2026. However, we strongly recommend applying early to have the best possible chance of being considered. Applications will be considered on receipt, and we retain the right to amend the closing date and withdraw this vacancy if we have received sufficient applications. For further information about this vacancy please contact us using Ref: DT tech 1126.
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