DT Technician

Design & Technology Technician

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to become a team member in a long established and successful design and technology department, from September 2026.

Please note, applications will be reviewed on receipt and as such, this vacancy may close earlier than advertised. Early applications are encouraged.

The successful candidate will be instrumental in influencing the next generation of designers and engineers and will have a role in helping to shape the future of the

department. We have three well equipped multi-media workshops with access to a vast selection of hand tools, wood and metal lathes, a milling machine, brazing hearths, sand casting equipment, a MIG welder and a working forge. We also have an excellent IT provision of two computer suites with a range of CAD/CAM facilities including a laser cutter, a CNC router, 3D printer and vinyl cutters. Responsibilities include preparing resources for lessons, maintaining stock and equipment, overseeing students undertaking practical tasks and maintaining a safe environment.

The daily working pattern will be 08:00 to 16:00 with a 50 minute unpaid lunch break. The employment is for the 39 term time weeks of each year including inset days, plus 1 additional week to be worked during school holidays.

The department offers students a range of courses. At KS3 students are introduced to a range of equipment and skills including woodworking, metalwork, electronics, engineering and graphics. At KS4 we teach Product Design GCSE and Vocational Engineering. At KS5 students are offered the freedom of the workshops to develop their design and manufacturing expertise while studying A Level Product Design; as a result many of our students progress to degree level. This is a fantastic opportunity for those who have previous construction, engineering or manufacturing experience or could also be a great development opportunity for someone seeking to develop their skills and knowledge in these fields. On the job training and support will be provided along side accredited health and safety training.

Support staff are valued members of the school community and fill vital roles. They are respected for the expertise they bring to their area of work. St Bede's supports the

professional development of its staff and takes staff wellbeing very seriously.

Annual salary reflects the contractual hours and weeks per year and is calculated using a Surrey Pay formula which includes payment in respect of statutory annual leave

allowances. Salary is paid in 12 equal monthly instalments.

There is no entitlement to take leave during term time. All holidays must be taken during school breaks.

The daily working pattern will be 08:00 to 16:00 with a 50 minute unpaid lunch break. The employment is for the 39 term time weeks of each year including inset days, plus 1 additional week to be worked during school holidays.

The department offers students a range of courses. At KS3 students are introduced to a range of equipment and skills including woodworking, metalwork, electronics, engineering and graphics. At KS4 we teach Product Design GCSE and Vocational Engineering. At KS5 students are offered the freedom of the workshops to develop their design and manufacturing expertise while studying A Level Product Design; as a result many of our students progress to degree level. This is a fantastic opportunity for those who have previous construction, engineering or manufacturing experience or could also be a great development opportunity for someone seeking to develop their skills and knowledge in these fields. On the job training and support will be provided along side accredited health and safety training.

Support staff are valued members of the school community and fill vital roles. They are respected for the expertise they bring to their area of work. St Bede's supports the

professional development of its staff and takes staff wellbeing very seriously.

Annual salary reflects the contractual hours and weeks per year and is calculated using a Surrey Pay formula which includes payment in respect of statutory annual leave

allowances. Salary is paid in 12 equal monthly instalments.

There is no entitlement to take leave during term time. All holidays must be taken during school breaks.