Dean Close School are looking to appoint a new Technician to join our Product Design and Technology department. This is a full-time position, working during the academic year, and we would be looking for the successful candidate to start in September 2025. Reporting to the Head of Product Design and Technology, you will support the department in preparing teaching materials and equipment ready for our pupils and where possible, provide our students with 1:1 support. Other roles and responsibilities include: To organise, maintain and repair and operate a range specialist tools and equipment Be responsible for manging materials stock and purchasing and budget spend via Foundation Purchasing software reporting to the Head of Department To assist individual students and small groups on occasion. From time to time researching best working practices. Undertake any training deemed necessary by the Head of Department We are encouraging suitable candidates to apply for the role, who have worked within a Design and Technology department and has strong technical skills and experience in working with DT equipment and machinery. We are looking to invite shortlisted applicants in for interview on the 12th June 2025. Early applications are encouraged, and applicants may be invited to interview prior to the closing date. We encourage any applicants with the correct competencies to apply and if reasonable adjustment are needed to apply or undertake the role, please let us know. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed before the closing date. We will request references for all shortlisted candidates prior to interview. For further details please see the attached job description or contact our recruitment team on 01242 258 000 or recruitment@deanclose.org.uk for with your query. Internal applicants Please contact the Recruitment Team requesting the internal candidate application form link before starting your application.