Design & Technology Technician
The Westgate School, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AZ45 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
13 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
27 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 27 hours per week, 40 weeks per year
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £25,186 - £26,244
Actual salary
- £16,123 - £16,801
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a Technician in Design and Technology to order and prepare project materials and general resources to support the Technology department, including the use and maintenance of woodworking and other machinery.
The ideal candidate would be well-organised with the ability to work independently, taking responsibility for managing routine safety and maintenance checks. This involves working with a wide range of equipment and resources including CAD software and CAM output devices.
The job role includes:
- Supporting teachers by preparing specialist materials and maintaining a productive working environment
- Enabling pupils to access learning activities as directed by the teacher
- Monitoring stock supplies
- Managing routine safety checks
The successful candidate will:
- Have obtained maths and English qualifications to GCSE Grade 4 or above, or their equivalent
- Have the ability to work independently within the role and have good time management skills
- Be a hard-working team player, able to work efficiently with teachers and other adults within the team to ensure the best for all our pupils
- Be meticulous in adhering to all health and safety requirements
- Have the patience and the resourcefulness to support our children with their learning, helping to unlock their potential
- Preferably have previous experience, including working with CAD software and CAM output devices, although training will be provided for the suitable candidate, including all necessary Health and Safety training.
- Caring for, and maintaining, equipment to a high standard
Previous experience in a similar role is beneficial but not mandatory: training will be provided for the suitable candidate, including all necessary health and safety training.
This role is great way to gain experience working in a school for someone considering a career in teaching.
What the school offers its staff
Benefits of working at The Westgate School
- Full induction programme including training and mentoring to ensure your success in the role
- Ongoing personal development in one of Hampshire’s top schools for progress and attainment
- The support of experienced and highly motivated colleagues
- A friendly and welcoming school community
- Preferential nursery places in our on-site nursery at a reduced price
- Free on-site parking
- Free use of health and fitness facilities
- Preferential admission to The Westgate School for employees’ children after two years of employment
Further information about the job
Safeguarding statement: The Westgate School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
Pre-employment checks: All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks, which will include an online search in order to identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education recommendations.
Equalities statement: In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.
Job Description and Application forms can be obtained from www.westgate.hants.sch.uk/vacancies and returned to the recruitment team at hr@westgate.hants.sch.uk
Closing date: 13 April 2026 at noon
Interview date: week commencing 20 April 2026
Commitment to safeguarding
The Westgate School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks, which will include an online search in order to identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online, in line with KCSiE recommendations.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Westgate School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 16
- Education phase
- All through school
- School size
- 1627 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Westgate School website
- Email address
- hr@westgate.hants.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01962 854757
The Westgate School is a vibrant, all-through school setting with excellent facilities in Hampshire's county capital, Winchester.
"The Westgate School is a happy and vibrant community, where pupils are
encouraged to aim for excellence" OFSTED report, 2022.
At The Westgate School we provide opportunities for our colleagues for professional development in one of Hampshire’s top schools for progress and attainment. Our values and ethos are based on the fundamental belief that we are a community of learners - adults and pupils alike - in which every individual should be enabled to enjoy learning, develop as a happy and healthy individual who is able to make a unique and positive contribution to society: learning together, achieving excellence.
Arranging a visit to The Westgate School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@westgate.hants.sch.uk.
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