Job description
Job Title: Design and Technology Technician
Line Manager: Head of Faculty, Technology
Pay Range: H3 Scale Point 5 to 6
Work Pattern: Part-Time or Full-time - Term time only - Permanent
Start Date: February 2026
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Core Purpose
To contribute to the effective functioning of the Technology Faculty, supporting both staff and students.
Main duties and responsibilities
Ensure rooms are well maintained
Be able to use, with confidence, a range of tools and equipment (Health and Safety training will be provided)
Support practical lessons or students on a one to one basis as needed, helping students with tasks
Maintaining cleanliness and organisation in design and technology rooms
Order and maintain supplies of materials and equipment to enable delivery of lessons and assist others in their use
Safely and securely store allocated equipment and materials to prevent unauthorised access/misuse
Clean and undertake maintenance of equipment as needed and as directed to ensure that it is clean and in good working order
Perform duties in line with health and safety regulations and take action where hazards are identified, including reporting any serious hazards to the Head of Faculty and Subject Leader
Undertake accurate record keeping, as directed.
Prepare materials for lessons, including departmental photocopying tasks for class work and examinations, as required
Ensure all displays are in good condition and are replaced, as required
Have good interpersonal skills and comfortable working in a team context
Be IT literate and confident using a variety of computer programs (training on specific software will be provided)
Take pride in their own ability to manufacture quality outcomes and have an attitude of accountability to ensure tasks are carried out as required and make suggestions where appropriate
Sensitive to the needs of students
Our Vision
At the Danes Educational Trust we are committed to ‘Making the Difference Together’ sharing best practice and supporting each other to be the very best we can be.
Core Values
The post holder is expected to share our commitment to our core values:
We value joy in working, teaching and learning together
We encourage everyone within our Trust to feel optimistic about the future and how they can shape it
We support all individuals in developing resilience to enable them to respond to change and grow as a result
We value and support the wellbeing of all individuals who learn and work in our schools
We provide equality of opportunity and experience for all
We provide a safe and secure learning environment for all
Compliance
The post holder is required to be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection; health and safety; confidentiality; and data protection and report all concerns to an appropriate person.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all
staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts.
Additional Information
All staff are required to participate in training and other learning activities and in performance management and development as required by the Trust’s policies and practices.
This job description is a guide to the duties the post holder will be expected to undertake.
It is not intended to be exhaustive or exclusive and will be subject to change as working requirements dictate and to meet the organisational requirements of the Trust.
Supervision/Job Context
The post holder is managed by the Head of Faculty, Technology
Contacts
The post holder will work with students, parents and staff as appropriate
The Trust is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Headteacher:
Mr David Croston BSc (Hons), NPQH
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Chancellor's School, Pine Grove, Brookmans Park, Hatfield
Hertfordshire, AL9 7BN
☎ 01707 650702
✉ recruitment@danesedtrust.org.uk
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