Technology Assistant required for the 2026-2027 academic year

Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet, Barnet, Hertfordshire, EN5 4DQ

24 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  2 March 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  6 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £23,062.00 Annually (Actual)

Technology Assistant required for the 2026-2027 academic year job summary

An outstanding designer, maker and technician is required to support our Technology curriculum which comprises a STEM-based foundation course for boys in their first three years at the School, GCSE Design and Technology and A-level Product Design. The successful applicant will work with our talented students and teaching team as part of teaching, planning and facilitating on outstanding Technical and Design Education.

Founded in 1573, Queen Elizabeth's is one of the country’s leading selective schools for boys aged 11 to 18. Six consecutive "outstandingly successful" OFSTED reports indicate the firm foundations of Queen Elizabeth's exceptional academic and extra-curricular achievements.

This post would be ideally suited to someone looking for a sandwich placement or a recent graduate from a Product Design degree or similar. It would provide excellent experience for someone who may be considering a career in teaching at some point in the future. It also provides ample opportunity for development of soft skills in presenting, teaching and learning. Opportunities for professional development also are abundant, where past placement students have gained accreditation in Solidworks SCWA, CSWP, 3D printing, laser cutting and D&T Association Machine certification on the Bandsaw, Table saw, Arc Welding, Centre lathe and many more.

An interest in robotics and programming will be an advantage, as will be enthusiasm to support the department’s extensive enrichment programme, which involves commitment from pupils and staff beyond the school day., including evenings and weekends.

Closing date for applications: 9am on Monday 2 March 2026.

We are an equal opportunities employer. Queen Elizabeth’s is a dynamic school supported by a diverse and enthusiastic community of staff, pupils, parents and alumni. It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, those from Black, Asian and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and from those with disabilities.

Queen Elizabeth’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.

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.

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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 Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1314 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/queen-elizabeth-s-school-barnet

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