Design and Technology Technician
Brighton Hill Community School, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 4HS7 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
15 December 2025 at 3pm
Date listed
8 December 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Design and technology
Working pattern
- Part time: 30 hours a week (term time only). Job share will be considered alongside variable working hours for the right candidate.
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- £17,732 – £18,752
What skills and experience we're looking for
JOB DESCRIPTION
Main Purpose of Post:
To support the smooth running of Design & Technology within the Vocational and Creative Industries faculty: preparing teaching resources, maintaining equipment and the teaching environment to ahigh standard, and supporting the teachers in lessons, all of which enhances the learning experience for students.
Duties and Responsibilities will include:
Daily/Lesson Preparation
- Prepare resources as required by the subject teachers prior to lessons
- Ensure workshop equipment is kept in optimum condition and stored correctly
- Organise extra equipment for lessons
- Regularly maintain the equipment and tools in the workshop and classroom areas
- Assist Design & Technology staff in developing appropriate resources for teaching and learning.
Maintenance Duties
- Ensure that workshop machinery and equipment is regularly inspected and maintained
Learning and Teaching support
- Support demonstrations of techniques for pupils when required
- Work alongside teachers in supporting the creation of projects
- Work one-to-one with select students to aid their progress within Design & Technology
- Maintain the display boards within the faculty
Ordering
- Manage the ordering of consumables and materials in an organised and timely fashion toenhance the smooth running of the faculty
- Take delivery of stores and materials, making arrangements for their general storage andundertaking general porterage duties
Other Duties
- Keep all store/prep rooms/classrooms in a clean and tidy condition and free from hazards
- Prioritise workload as directed by the Line Manager
- Maintain good working communication with the Line Manager
- Attend all health and safety training courses as determined by the management of the school
- Work collaboratively with our Food Technician and be prepared to undertake activities to support them in the kitchen on occasion
- Maintain confidentiality at all times in respect of school related matters.
- Use social media to promote the faculty and subject - whilst observing GDPR and safeguarding
- Collate articles about work done in the Faculty and share these with the Admin Team for the School newsletter
- Provide basic IT support across the Vocational and Creative Industries Faculty to include resetting student passwords and basic maintenance checks of PCs and laptops daily. No IT experience is required as full training will be provided.
Carry out any other reasonable duties as directed by the Line Manager or teaching
What the school offers its staff
We are seeking a committed Design & Technology Technician to complement our newly formed and growing Vocational and Creative Industries Faculty from 5 January 2026 or as soon after this date as possible.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
About Brighton Hill Community School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1282 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Brighton Hill Community School website
- Email address
- jlevett@bhcs.sfet.org.uk
Brighton Hill Community School, a vibrant and inclusive secondary school located in the heart of Basingstoke, Hampshire. Our school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and dynamic learning environment where every student is encouraged to achieve their full potential, and that leads to making success inevitable. We believe our school cornerstones of Commitment, Collaboration, Courage and Kindness are integral to this.
At Brighton Hill, we pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence in both academic and extracurricular activities. Our curriculum is designed to inspire a love for learning and to equip students with the skills they need to succeed in an ever-changing world. We emphasize the importance of values, well-being, and personal development, ensuring that our students grow into well-rounded, responsible, and empowered individuals. We are proud that our students achieve progress above the national average.
Our school is known for its strong sense of community and the #YellowArmy spirit, where students, staff, and parents work together to create a positive and nurturing environment. We are proud to be a Training School, supporting the next generation of teachers.
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