Design & Technology Technician

Kingston Grammar School is seeking to appoint a Design and Technology Technician to join our busy DT department.

The Design & Technology Department has four very well-equipped workshops, a technician storeroom and the use of the Finlay Gallery for ICT lessons. All students in the first and second year study the subject; after this, it is an option in the third year. This is followed by GCSE and A-level options, where student numbers are very high. The department is staffed by three full-time teachers, a part-time teacher and a part-time technician.

The D&T Technician is a key member of the department supporting the teaching staff as required to maximise the effectiveness of the teaching time with the students. They will be responsible for the preparation of teaching materials, stock control and the maintenance of tools and machines for the department. The department is extremely well equipped with a wide range of machinery, including centre lathes, milling machines, vacuum formers and bandsaws. The Technician must be comfortable working with all tools and machinery in the department.

The successful candidate should have related experience, ideally with an engineering or related background, be able to demonstrate initiative and be confident working with both staff and pupils in an extremely well-resourced and successful department. You must be a good communicator with excellent organisational and time management skills, and be able to work independently as well as part of a team. A practical awareness of Health and Safety is essential.

Hours: Monday to Friday 8.30 am - 4.30 pm, 36 weeks per year (term time plus one agreed week).

For queries regarding this role, please email recruitment@kgs.org.uk

For further details and to apply, please visit our vacancies page via the Apply button.

Closing date: 9.00 am on Monday, 22nd June 2026.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy and interview at any time; therefore, early applications are welcome.

Applications should be submitted by completing the KGS application form and a covering letter. CVs will not be considered and should not be submitted in lieu of an application form.

Prior to the interview, an online search will be conducted to identify any past or current incidents or issues that might affect your suitability to work with children and undertake this role. This is in line with guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Please note that this online search will be carried out only on publicly available information and be limited to issues relating to your suitability to work with children and/or in a school environment. Issues that arise will not automatically be a bar to your employment at this school.

Kingston Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

The successful candidate should have related experience, ideally with an engineering or related background, be able to demonstrate initiative and be confident working with both staff and pupils in an extremely well-resourced and successful department. You must be a good communicator with excellent organisational and time management skills, and be able to work independently as well as part of a team. A practical awareness of Health and Safety is essential.

Hours: Monday to Friday 8.30 am - 4.30 pm, 36 weeks per year (term time plus one agreed week).