Design & Technology Technician in Chester-le-Street

Design & Technology Technician in Chester-le-Street

Chester-le-Street Full-Time On-site
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Park View School is recruiting a Design & Technology Technician to support its Design Faculty across Key Stages 3 to 5. The work centres on preparing materials and equipment for practical lessons, supporting GCSE and A-Level coursework and keeping workshops, machinery and CAD/CAM facilities safe and in good order. It suits an organised practical technician who can work alone or in a team, across both school sites. Enhanced DBS and right to work in the UK are required; visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

  • Prepare materials, tools and equipment for practical lessons across all key stages
  • Support GCSE and A-Level coursework, including practical work outside timetabled lessons where needed
  • Give small-group and individual practical guidance to students
  • Maintain workshop equipment, machinery, CAD/CAM facilities and departmental resources
  • Manage stock, place orders and keep materials available when needed
  • Promote and maintain high health and safety standards across the Design Faculty
  • Help develop innovative practical projects and explore new materials and processes
  • Support staff development by introducing new techniques, processes and technologies
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues across the upper and lower school sites

Skills & knowledge

  • Good practical skills
  • Knowledge of workshop tools, equipment and machinery
  • Understanding of workshop health and safety
  • Communication skills to work with students and staff
  • Organised and reliable
  • Able to work independently and as part of a team

Checks & eligibility

  • Enhanced DBS check
  • Right to work in the UK

What’s offered

  • Wellbeing support
  • Professional development

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Contact Details:

The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team