Design & Technology Technician

Newstead Wood School, Orpington, Kent, BR6 9SA

19 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  27 September 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  3 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £28,645.00 Annually (FTE)

Design & Technology Technician job summary

Assisting with preparation of materials and equipment for classes

Assisting teachers and students during lessons in the execution of practical work

Checking machinery weekly, service and special clean as necessary in all materials areas

Supplying materials and equipment to pupils

Assisting with organisation of materials and classrooms

Maintaining and repairing all tools in main rooms and store rooms

Assisting with preparation and creation of teaching aids

Assisting with Stock control

To be familiar with all relevant health and safety data, and to implement requirements of the Department Health and Safety policy, as appropriate and report any hazards to the appropriate member of staff as per the Health and Safety at work act 1974

Assisting with displays to help maintain an eAective learning environment

Any other duties as may reasonably be required of you by your Line Manager or the Headteacher

To support the implementation of strategies designed to close attainment gaps and secure strong progress for all groups of students.

This job description may be reviewed at the end of the Academic year or earlier if necessary. In addition, it may be amended at any time after consultation with you.

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 Newstead Wood School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1347 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Newstead Wood School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/newstead-wood-school

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