Design & Technology Technician

Moseley School and Sixth Form, Birmingham, West Midlands, B13 9UU

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  28 November 2025 at 8am

• Date listed

  18 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,796.00 - £26,824.00 Annually (FTE) Actual Salary: Grade 2 (Spine point 3 to 8) SP3 £22,322 to SP8 £24,147 (pro rata) per annum

Design & Technology Technician job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who is interested in Design & Technology to join the school. This post is a vital role in the school and allows our students to explore learning via practical work and using excellently prepared resources.

The successful applicant will join our Technology and the Arts Faculty and help to deliver the practical equipment and resources to students ranging from Year 7 to A-level. Through prepared demonstrations and equipped class practical’s, the students are enthused about the world of Engineering, Design and Technology.

Do you have a real passion for helping children succeed in creative subjects? Then this is the role for you.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Ideally worked in a school environment with previous experience in a technician role
• The ability to plan and organise tasks effectively
• The ability to use IT
• The willingness to undertake appropriate training to meet the needs of the role, including First Aid training

Core Purpose:

To provide support for teaching staff within the Technology and Arts Faculty, by providing resources and materials to ensure students receive creative and effective practical sessions allowing them to achieve or surpass their expected levels of progress.

Contract type and hours:

Full time, Term Time only (plus 5 days to be worked over the school holidays as agreed with Head of Department and in line with the needs of the school)

Normal working hours 36.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Flexibility to attend any other meetings/events outside normal working hours when required.

Responsibilities:

• To support teachers and students in practical lessons and where authorised to do so by a member of teaching staff, to demonstrate the safe and effective use of equipment and activities to students.
• Support teachers in preparing materials, tools, and digital resources for lessons.
• Maintain and organise workshops, studios, and equipment (including 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC machines, and electronics tools).
• Help design, produce, and maintain teaching aids, prototypes, and student project models.
• Manage stock control of consumables and materials, process orders and deliveries.
• Provide basic maintenance and troubleshooting of digital fabrication and CAD/CAM equipment.
• Support integration of digital tools and emerging technologies (e.g., AI design software, AR/VR visualisation, sustainable materials).
• Assist with department displays, exhibitions, and school events promoting Design and Technology.
• Contribute ideas to improve workshop efficiency, safety, and innovation.
• To prepare materials, resources and setting up equipment for use in lessons. This may include preparing metals, putting out equipment, cutting, setting up machines and setting up printing equipment.
• Monitoring of equipment with specific health and safety requirements (Flammable liquids, craft knives, heavy machinery)
• To carry out a weekly Health and Safety checks and audit of renewable and non-renewable equipment, materials and resources
• To keep tools and equipment in good working order
• To carry out routine maintenance of classrooms, equipment and additional rooms, including the safe disposal of waste materials
• To take responsibility for management of Health & Safety checks to all machines and classroom environments, including updating subject specific risk assessments
• To organise and store materials, resources and equipment in stock cupboards
• To retrieve and clear away materials and equipment to support the smooth running of lessons
• To put up faculty displays under guidance from staff
• Exam preparation - supporting staff and students with technical requirements and supervision of machinery/tools as required for their individual projects

Skills and Competencies

• Knowledge of design principles, materials, and manufacturing processes
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., Fusion 360, 2D Design, SketchUp, or Tinker CAD)
• Basic understanding of CAM equipment and Operation (3D printing, laser cutting, Centre Lathe, CNC milling)
• Strong organisation and time-management skills
• Attention to detail and commitment to safety procedures
• Good communication and teamwork abilities
• Adaptability to new technologies and sustainable design practices

Other Responsibilities:

• Assist with on call duties as appropriate
• Responsible for student behaviour and welfare in public places during break, lunch, change of lesson, beginning and end of school day as directed
• Attend meetings as required
• Participate in professional development opportunities, willingness to develop additional skills and expertise
• Keep up to date with current educational developments and legislation affecting your area of responsibility
• Contribute to school development through identified communication and consultation channels
• Treat students, parents and colleagues fairly, equitably and with dignity and respect
• To respect the confidential nature of information relating to the school, students and customers
• Be aware of and support difference and ensure equal opportunities for all
• Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school
• Develop constructive relationships and communicate with other agencies/professionals
• Be aware of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and to report any concerns in accordance with the school’s safeguarding policy
• To comply with the school’s Health and Safety policy and statutory requirements
• To undertake any other duties not detailed above commensurate with the level of the post.

We welcome visitors to the school. Please contact us if you would like to arrange a visit.

Please note this advert may close when sufficient applications are received.

Interviews will take place on Thursday 4th December 2025

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 Moseley School and Sixth Form

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1428 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Moseley School and Sixth Form website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/moseley-school-and-sixth-form

The staff at Moseley School and Sixth Form are a passionate team of professionals. Our purpose is to inspire excellence in character and scholarship. The students and their families have bought into this vision. Together we form a friendly and dedicated community.

Moseley School and Sixth Form is a large comprehensive secondary school with a thriving sixth form. Moseley School first opened its doors in 1923. We value our long history whilst being excited about our future. There are 1300 students, 150 teaching and support staff, excellent facilities housed in a grade two listed building, a modern building which opened in 2012 and a recently completed sports complex and extensive grounds. Staff enjoy subsidised healthcare options and access to our on-site gym.

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