Design Technology & Science Technician

Hurstmere School, Sidcup, DA15 9AW

39 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  31 August 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  23 July 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: £22,857.00 - £23,183.00 Annually (Actual) Bexley NJC 5.1-5.4

Design Technology & Science Technician job summary

Hurstmere School is seeking to appoint a highly effective Design Technology & Science Technician, to start from September 2026.

Hurstmere School is seeking an enthusiastic Design Technology & Science Technician to support practical learning across both departments. The role includes preparing equipment and resources, maintaining workshops and laboratories, supporting practical lessons, and ensuring high standards of health and safety. Full training is provided, and previous school experience is not essential.

We offer excellent professional development, whether you want to build a long-term career as a technician or explore a future in teaching. Whatever your ambitions, you'll join a supportive school community where your skills and contribution are valued.

This is a part time, permanent role, Term Time Only +1 week, paid on the Bexley NJC pay scale point 5.1-5.4 (FTE £29,436 - £29,856 - actual salary calculated on a pro rata basis which equates to £22,857 - £23,183 per annum).

The working pattern will consist of 32.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday 8:30-15:30, with a 30-minute unpaid break each day.

What can we offer you?

The successful candidate will be someone who has high expectations and is passionate about education. In return, we can promise an investment in you and your future, offering a competitive remuneration package, providing first class professional development and career opportunities.

We value our staff and actively support their professional development and have redesigned our working week to place even greater emphasis on employee development. You will have access to ongoing professional development including accredited courses. If you are looking to extend your experience and would be interested in joining our team, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Benefits of Working with The Howard Academy Trust

We care about the personal and professional wellbeing of our staff, and are pleased to offer:

• Health Assured - Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to Benenden Healthcare
• Free Flu Jabs
• Free Health Checks
• Access EarlyPay
• Skills Network of 30 Free Level 2 8 - 12 week courses
• Discounted gym membership
• CPD afternoons
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders
• Free parking on all our sites

If you require any further information or you wish to organise a tour of the school, please contact the Senior Vice Principal, Lucila Davies, by calling 020 83005665 or via email to info@hurstmere.org.uk.

We reserve the right to alter our interview dates and close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.

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

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.

About Hurstmere School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 893 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Hurstmere School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hustmere-school

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