Design & Technocology Technician
Springfield School, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 1QY16 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Immediate Start Available
Closing date
7 November 2025 at 11am
Date listed
22 October 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- 30 hours pw - Term Time Only + INSET Days
Additional allowances
30 hours pw - Term Time Only + INSET Days
Design & Technocology Technician job summary
JOB PURPOSE:
To enable pupils’ access to learning by providing technical advice and support in the practical and technical aspects of the curriculum by preparing, maintaining and organising equipment and materials.
Working with pupils as directed by the teacher, supporting safe and sensible behaviour during practical tasks.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
To actively promote the school’s Equal Opportunities Policy and observe the standard of conduct which prevents discrimination taking place
To maintain awareness of and commitment to the school’s Equal Opportunity Policies in relation to both employment and service delivery
To fully comply with the Health and safety at Work Act 1974 etc, the school’s Health and Safety Policy and all locally agreed safe methods of work
To take an active role in keeping health and safety records up to date, booking machine safety checks and all other necessary administrative and organisational tasks agreed with the Head of Department to ensure staff and students' health and safety
To be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom the post-holder is responsible, or with whom s/he comes into contact, in order to adhere to and ensure compliance with the relevant Trust/ School Safeguarding Child Protection Policy and Procedures at all times. If, in the course of carrying out the duties of the role, the job holder identifies any instance in which a child is suffering or likely to suffer significant harm either at school or at home, s/he must report any concerns to the School’s Designated Safeguarding Lead so that a referral can be made accordingly to the relevant third-party services.
To work with colleagues to achieve service plan objectives and targets
To participate in Employee Development schemes and the Appraisal process and contribute to the identification of own team development needs
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES
Curriculum Support
To supply technical equipment and resources as directed to support teaching and learning
Preparation, assembly, setting up of equipment/components, apparatus, tools and equipment for practical classes and assessments
Collecting, caring for and storing equipment, resources and materials safely
Retrieval and clearing away of equipment/materials after lesson use
Maintain equipment undertaking basic repairs and modifications
Under instruction dispose and store equipment, apparatus and materials, including chemical waste
Maintain cleanliness and security of specialist areas and equipment
Monitor supplies and condition of safety and protective wear, ensuring that pupils are provided with these as required
Compile orders for equipment and resources, liaising with the Finance Team to ensure best value
Maintain an up-to-date inventory under the supervision of the subject leader
Pupil SupportDemonstrate the correct and safe use of equipment for pupils as directed by the class teacher
Provide feedback to the teacher on the practical work completed by pupils
Provide continuous support and advice on safety to pupils during practical work
Assist with the administration and invigilation of routine tests and coursework tasks
Report potentially dangerous or unacceptable behaviour of pupils in designated practical / experimental area to the teacher responsible for that class
General School SupportBe involved in extra curricular activities, (e.g. clubs, activities, trips, open days, presentation evenings)
Provide clerical and administrative support, e.g. photocopying, typing, filing, collation of pupil reports
Report student and school issues in line with the school’s policies for health and safety, child protection, behaviour management etc.
Attend meetings and training sessions as required
Oversee departmental Health and Safety records, for example, updating risk assessments and booking in annual servicing
This job description is not necessarily a comprehensive definition of the post. It will be reviewed annually and may be subject to modification or amendment after discussion.
You will be based predominantly at Springfield School. However, as you will be appointed to The De Curci Trust, you may be required to work in any of The De Curci Trust’s academies or in any of the schools/academies that the Trust is supporting as reasonably directed by the CEO. The ability to travel independently between DCT academies/schools is therefore desirable.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The De Curci Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level, and any other background checks, including overseas and on-line checks, will be required prior to any offer of employment.
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 Springfield School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1118 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Springfield School website
We are a large and inclusive school with over 1100 students on roll, situated in the suburb of Drayton, to the north of the city of Portsmouth, nestled under the slopes of Portsdown Hill.
The school has an established history of excellent practice and high achievement. Ofsted judged the school to be 'good' in October 2019 and commented that 'leaders are determined to provide a high-quality education for all pupils regardless of their ability or circumstances'.
We are a strong, aspirational community founded on positive and respectful relationships;
every individual is known and supported in their learning and personal development. We
aim to inspire our students with a love of learning, a desire to innovate and a sense of
discovery and optimism for their twenty-first century world.
Our curriculum is rich and broad and our commitment to promoting student leadership
and co-construction means that students are actively engaged in developing the school and
shaping their own learning. Our teachers recognise individual learning styles, as well as the
need to encourage independent and collaborative learning.
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