King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford
JOB DESCRIPTION
Title of Post: DT Technician
Scale: 4
Responsible to: Head of Design Technology (Line Manager), and through them the Headteacher
Purpose of Job: To provide technical support to teaching staff and students in Design Technology.
Duties & Responsibilities:
The main responsibilities include:
* Preparing materials for school project work throughout all key stages including cutting timber, metal and plastics as well as organising electronic components and circuit boards.
* Support practical workshop sessions with supervision, practical instruction and demonstrations.
* To work alongside students in preparing materials for examination coursework under the direction of Teaching staff.
* Setting up equipment for lessons as required and to clear up resources required for lessons and to clean equipment, tables etc. as required.
* Maintenance and adjustment of all power machines (band saws, lathes, miller, planer, circular saw, grinders, sanders, router etc.) and recording of checks.
* Maintenance and setting up of all CAD/CAM equipment including laser cutter and 3D printers. Checks to be recorded for health and safety records.
* Maintenance and sharpening of all hand tools including chisels, tenon saws, coping saws, files etc.
* Maintenance of electrical equipment including soldering irons, circuit boards and components.
* Assisting the Head of Department with electronic stock keeping and ordering of all departmental materials and equipment and maintaining a record of departmental spending.
* To ensure the efficient preparation and organisation of lesson materials as required including producing teaching aids, jigs and updating displays and visual material around the department.
* To carry out administrative and other practical functions related to the smooth running of the department.
* Support catch-up sessions and clubs during lunch or after school.
Health and Safety:
* Assisting the Head of Department with the maintenance of H&S records including work equipment checks, Risk Assessment, COSHH, LEV and site audits.
* To ensure the application of Health and Safety procedures and to raise awareness of Health and Safety issues in relation to the workshops.
Training and Development:
* To undertake any training commensurate with the post.
* To review and enhance personal development within the role and the Design Technology Department as appropriate.
Other:
* To participate in the performance and development review process, taking personal responsibility for identification of learning, development and training opportunities in discussion with line manager;
* To contribute to the department by keeping up to date with new technologies and bringing new ideas forward to line manager as appropriate.
* To comply with individual responsibilities, in accordance with the role, for health & safety in the workplace;
* Ensure that all duties and services provided are in accordance with the School's Equal Opportunities Policy;
* The Governing Board is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment;
* The duties above are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the post holder may be required by the Headteacher to carry out appropriate duties within the context of the job, skills and grade.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £22,635.48-£22,996.41 per year
Expected hours: No more than 37 per week
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Enhanced maternity leave
* Enhanced paternity leave
* Free flu jabs
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 26/09/2025