Design Technology Instructor / Technician

Role Title: DT Instructor/ Technician

Contract: Full time, Permanent

Hours during term time:

Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 5:30pm (40 hrs per week), Saturday: 8:30am-12:30pm (taken as TOIL during the School holidays)

Hours during the School Holidays: Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 4:30pm (35 hrs per week)

Closing date: 9:00am on Tuesday 22 September 2026

About the Role

Oakham School is looking to appoint an Instructor/Technician of Design & Technology to join our hugely successful and collaborative Design & Technology department.

The successful candidate will provide technical assistance to the Design & Technology department, alongside technical instruction and supervision on a one-to-one/small group basis to all pupils studying Design & Technology.

Benefits Package:

Pension scheme, healthcare cash plan, free meals during term time and use of pool and gym, on-site parking, cycle to work scheme, support staff fee remission scheme

How to Apply:

Full details of the role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please complete the online Oakham School application form, attaching a CV and covering letter addressed to the Head.

We reserve the right to interview on an ongoing basis and interviews may take place before the closing date, therefore early applications are advised.

Safer Recruitment:

Oakham is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants for the above post must be willing to undergo child protection vetting, including reference checks with previous employers, prohibition checks and a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Pension scheme, healthcare cash plan, free meals during term time and use of pool and gym, on-site parking, cycle to work scheme, support staff fee remission scheme