Design and Technology Technician

Cantell School, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 3GJ

18 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  21 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  3 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Design and technology
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 39 weeks Term time only
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: £28,792 – 31,022 FTE (Grade 6 Pro rata £24,750 – £27,502)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Cantell School is proud to be a heavily oversubscribed, inclusive comprehensive school with a student intake that reflects a wonderfully diverse and vibrant local community. Our fundamental mission is to provide an exceptional learning experience for every student so that they may lead a happy and successful life now and in the future.

In March 2024, we were judged outstanding in all areas by Ofsted. Whilst we are honoured to receive such an accolade, we must be clear that this does not define us. What makes us stand out in the crowd is the strength of relationships between our diverse student and staff body. It is one of the reasons why Cantell is a great place for students to learn and staff to work!

“Pupils are rightly proud to attend Cantell School. They feel happy, safe and well cared for. Pupils enjoy being part of the ‘Cantell Family’. They like the school’s diversity. As one pupil said, ‘It is a vibrant place to learn.’”

Ofsted, February 2023

Cantell School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and reliable DT Technician to support our Design and Technology Department. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys practical, hands‑on work and is keen to develop their skills in a school environment. You will support teachers and students during practical activities, prepare resources, maintain safe and organised workspaces, and help ensure the smooth running of the department.

Full training will be provided, making this role ideal for someone looking to begin or develop a career in a technical or educational setting. This role is suitable for someone with experience or at an early stage of their career who is practical, organised, and keen to develop technical skills. Due to health and safety regulations regarding machinery operation, applicants must be 18 or older.

We wish to appoint candidates with:

• Ability to promote high quality teaching and learning
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and motivational skills
• A passion for improving students’ lives and opportunities
• High levels of ambition and drive for outstanding performance from staff and students

The school is committed to safeguarding children and all applicants are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Although applications will be processed as they arrive, an earlier closing date may be made before this if a successful candidate is found.

Further details and an application form are available on our websitewww.cantell.co.uk

Alternatively, please contact a member of the HR team on by emailrecruitment@cantell.co.uk

What the school offers its staff

We will offer the successful applicant:

• A committed and extremely supportive staff team
• The opportunity to make a real difference to our students
• A thriving community of students and parents/carers

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Cantell School is committed to ensuring the welfare and safety of all our children in school. We believe that our students have a right to learn in a caring, supportive and safe environment; our staff are vigilant for signs of any student in distress and are confident about applying the processes to alleviate any problems or concerns.

We fully recognise our responsibilities for child protection. We have a Child Protection Policy that applies to all staff, governors, volunteers and visitors to our school.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

DT Technician_Staff Recruitment Pack.pdf - 7.12 MB (opens in new tab)

About Cantell School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1288 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Cantell School website
• Email address: recruitment@cantell.co.uk
• Phone number: 02380516704
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/cantell-school

Cantell School has been on a journey of significant improvement over the last few years and we are proud to be known as a happy and successful school in Southampton, Hampshire and beyond. Our success is very much down to the hard work of our students, supported by a committed, passionate and dedicated staff team.

Arranging a visit to Cantell School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@cantell.co.uk.

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