Design Technology Technician
Great Torrington School, Torrington, Devon, EX38 7DJ15 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
3 November 2025 at 9am
Date listed
17 October 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Design and technology
Working pattern
- Part time: 20 hours per week, term time plus 5 non-pupil days and 1 week to be worked during the summer holiday Working patterns will be agreed each year based on curriculum need and department timetables
Contract type
- Permanent
Hourly rate
- £13.90 to £14.82
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and dedicated Design and Technology Technician to join our Technology department.
This is a great opportunity for an individual who:
- Is experienced with working with young people
- Is passionate about design and technology
- Has excellent troubleshooting skills and enjoys problem solving
- Enjoys providing people with guidance on technical matters
- Has a willingness to learn and develop new skills
- Has knowledge and skills in the safe use of machinery
- Is able to perform routine maintenance on a range of machines
What the school offers its staff
This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a flourishing and supportive school. Recently rated by Ofsted as Good (in July 2022).
GTS sits in the heart of the beautiful Devon countryside with easy access to the many stunning beaches of north Devon and north Cornwall.
GTS is a growing school, which has recently benefitted from a further £1.5 million investment in its buildings.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Great Torrington School is a successful and popular 11-16 school. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure Criminal Record Check. We are an equal opportunities employer.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Great Torrington School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 887 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Great Torrington School website
- Email address
- jpateman@gts.devon.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01805 623531
Arranging a visit to Great Torrington School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jpateman@gts.devon.sch.uk.
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