Design and Technology Technician
Herschel Grammar School, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 3BW24 days remaining to apply
Closing date
1 November 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
8 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £19,598.00 - £21,193.00 Annually (Actual)
Design and Technology Technician job summary
Herschel Grammar School is seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Design and Technology Technician to join our Outstanding Design and Technology Department. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a highly regarded department within a well-resourced and modern workshop, supporting high-quality teaching and learning. The team of teachers and support staff in the department have been working together for several years and provide a very friendly, and supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities will include:
Preparing, ordering and managing materials and resources required for practical lessons
Maintaining machinery, tools and equipment to ensure the highest standards of health and safety
Organising and managing the efficient storage of resources
Supporting teaching staff and students during practical lessons
The ideal candidate will:
Have practical workshop experience and a strong awareness of health and safety
Be organised, reliable and able to work independently as well as part of a team
Knowledge of CAD/CAM, would be an advantage, or if not, a willingness and aptitude to learn how to use these programmes and equipment (Laser cutter / 3D printer)
Professional Development:
Herschel Grammar School is committed to staff development, and opportunities for additional training are available for the right candidate. This role would suit someone passionate about Design and Technology who enjoys supporting young people and contributing to a high-performing department.
Further details and an application pack can be found on our website www.herschel.slough.sch.uk . Application forms should be emailed to hpa@herschel.slough.sch.uk. Informal discussions and visits to our schools are always welcome.
Application deadline 1 November 2026: We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date for an exceptional candidate.
The Schelwood Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
An enhanced DBS is required for this post. CVs are not acceptable.
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 school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Herschel Grammar School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1062 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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Herschel Grammar School is a selective, co-educational secondary school serving Slough and its surrounding areas. At the last inspection, the school was deemed outstanding in all categories by Ofsted. The school has around 1044 pupils, 316 of whom are in the sixth form.
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