2 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    10 September 2025 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    18 August 2025

Job details

Job role

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Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£19,600.00 - £19,600.00 Annually (Actual)

Design Technician job summary

This is a fantastic career opportunity for an experienced Design Technician. We would also welcome applications from design graduates who are interested in a career in this field of work. The role will be working as part of the friendly design faculty assisting in practical classes, carrying out demonstrations, preparing resources, assembling equipment and providing technical advice to teachers, support staff and students as appropriate. The role is working 32 hours a week, term time only plus training days.

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

  • a can-do attitude
  • a practical and logical mindset and is able to problem solve
  • experience of working skilfully with materials such as wood, plastic and metals using appropriate tools machinery and equipment.

About Our School

Our purpose is to provide ‘excellence for all’ and we achieve this through respect, excellence, adventure, commitment and honesty. For more about Harrogate Grammar School, click the ‘view our careers page’ button.

Here’s what you can expect when you join us:

  • Flexible working options – We understand the importance of work-life balance and are happy to explore arrangements that suit both you and the role.
  • A genuinely supportive environment – We prioritise respect, equality, diversity, and well-being, making HGS a place where you can thrive.
  • A strong sense of community – Collaboration and generosity are at the heart of our culture.
  • Ongoing professional development – We invest in your growth at every stage of your career, helping you reach your full potential.
  • Benefits – Enjoy a wide range of benefits, discounts, and rewards. Details HERE

Next steps

Let’s Connect: We are more than happy to answer any questions you might have about our school or this opportunity. If you would like to visit our school ahead of applying to meet the team and hear more, you are very welcome and we will be in touch in September!

Adjustments: Should you require any adjustments to our recruitment process, please include these within Part Two of our application form under the section ‘Disability and Accessibility’.

Applicant Guidance: Our recruitment guidelines and privacy notice for applicants can be found HERE.

Closing Date: Final closing date is 10 September 2025 at midnight. Interviews may commence while this advert is open, as we will be shortlisting as applications are received, so we advise you to apply asap to avoid missing out.

Ready to Apply: If you have all the info you need, click APPLY NOW to start your application.

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

At the heart of excellence Red Kite Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. We are an equal opportunities employer which welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting diversity and want a workforce which reflects the local population of each of our schools.

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.

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About Harrogate Grammar School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary
School size
2070 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
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Harrogate Grammar School is an ‘outstanding’ state 11-18 mixed comprehensive school rich in history, dating back to 1903. With over 2000 students and 260 staff at our school, our reputation for excellence is widely recognised and we have an absolute commitment to ensuring that all our young people benefit from what the school has to offer. Every child really does matter and we work hard to encourage students to be the best that they can be. We want all our students to become kind, healthy, knowledgeable and productive individuals who go on and make a profound contribution to society.

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