9 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    14 July 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    5 July 2026

Job details

Job role

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Visas cannot be sponsored

Subject

Design and technology

Working pattern

Part time: 21 hours per week and can be worked flexibly

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

DGS 3 - £26,168 fte (pro rata £12,945)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an organised, proactive and enthusiastic Design & Technology Technician to support the day-to-day running of the Design & Technology department in a busy school. The successful candidate will play a key role in preparing practical resources, maintaining workshop equipment and materials, ensuring a safe working environment, and supporting staff and students during practical lessons.

We are keen to hear from you if you have:

  • a strong commitment to supporting high-quality teaching and learning by maintaining a safe, organised, and well-equipped Design & Technology workshop environment
  • excellent organisational, communication, and practical IT skills, with the ability to prepare materials, maintain equipment, manage stock effectively, and keep accurate records
  • experience working in a Design & Technology workshop, educational setting, or a practical technical support role (desirable)
  • the ability to prepare resources confidently, maintain and service workshop equipment, follow health and safety procedures, prioritise competing demands effectively, and contribute to the smooth day-to-day running of the Design & Technology department

What the school offers its staff

Here at Dartford Grammar School, we want to share with you a snapshot of the generous benefits package offered to all staff, from their very first day of employment. We are always looking at new ways and fresh ideas that can best support our body of staff to reach their full potential, both professionally and personally.

What we offer:

  • A commitment to invest in staff development via training, CPD, mentoring, and in-house support groups
  • Free car parking on site
  • Electric charging points
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • On-site dining with superb food
  • Free annual flu vaccination
  • 24/7 free access to our Employee Assistance Programme for confidential advice and guidance
  • Free gym access to onsite facilities
  • State of the art school facilities with on-site Performing Arts centre
  • Regular staff wellbeing events
  • Highly attractive pension schemes for both Teaching and Support staff
  • Social events

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 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.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About Dartford Grammar School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
1576 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01322 223039

Dartford Grammar School is a selective secondary academy for boys, which admits girls to its sixth form. There are six forms of entry to Year 7, and all of the students joining the school are from the top 25% of the ability range. The students come from Dartford, neighbouring towns and villages, and nearby London boroughs. The current roll is 1,532, including 616 in the sixth form.

Arranging a visit to Dartford Grammar School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email mbexley@dartfordgrammarschool.org.uk.

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