Description Ipswich School Address: Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 3SG Salary: £19,866 per annum Hours: Up to 35 hours per week, term time and in the school holidays on occasion Contract: Permanent, required as soon as possible Reference: 7811 Ipswich School are looking to appoint a DT (Design Technology) Technician. The post is based at the Senior School where there are some 780 pupils aged between 11 and 18 years and is ideally due to start as soon as possible. We welcome applications from those seeking to work for the designated 35 hours per week during term-time, as well as from outstanding candidates who may be looking for a reduced working week, at a minimum of 25 hours. Please state your preference in your application. You will report directly to the Head of Design Technology and assists the four experienced, specialist DT teaching staff, working in an attractive Design Technology Centre on two floors. The DT will enable the workshop to operate efficiently by ensuring that it is a well-organised, safe environment with appropriate materials and equipment. Your main responsibilities will be: provide technical support and advice to staff and students in the DT department prepare tools, equipment and materials for lessons and displays undertake a practical health and safety role for the department. You must be organised, proactive and practically minded, with experience in the safe handling of tools and workshop machinery. Experience working in a school environment and a strong understanding of health and safety legislation are a plus, as are strong IT skills. You will be a strong communicator and a confident team player who enjoys helping students and takes pride in their progress. Founded during the fourteenth century, Ipswich School is one of the foremost independent schools in East Anglia. It circa 1,000 pupils aged between 3 months and 19 and is co-educational throughout. The most recent Inspection of the Senior School rated it as Excellent in all categories, a judgement of which we are very proud. The school operates a 5-day week, with representative sports played during the week and on Saturdays. This post is based in the Senior School. The hours of work are from 8:45am to 4:45pm on Mondays to Fridays during Ipswich School term time (35 weeks per annum) with a one-hour unpaid break for lunch (7 hours per day, 35 hours per week). Some flexibility with start and finish times may be possible. A total of 5 other days will be worked at the beginning or end of term, as directed by the Head of Design Technology. Please note you are always expected to work your normal hours on the two days prior to the start of the Michaelmas (Autumn) term each year, and on the INSET day (currently in February each year). These days are staff INSET days for training and development activities, and they are included in the definition of Ipswich School term time. Holidays may only be taken during Ipswich School holiday periods, and at times to be agreed outside of the requirements above. We welcome applications from those seeking to work for the designated 35 hours per week during term-time, as well as from outstanding candidates who may be looking for a reduced working week, at a minimum of 25 hours. Please state your preference in your application. Please note that the quoted salary is for 35 hours per week. We can offer you: Free lunch is provided in the School Dining Hall during term time when the kitchen is in operation Staff are able to use the school’s swimming pool and fitness gym (in compliance with appropriate rules and regulations). You will have access to Smarthealth, the School’s wellbeing app for staff which offers 24/7 GP access and mental health support. After 3 months' service and/or in line with workplace pension legislation, the post holder will be entitled to join a defined contribution pension scheme, with a generous employer contribution and life cover For more information To find out more about the school, please visit our website. Please contact the HR team by calling 01473 408300 to request an application pack or for an informal discussion about the role. How to apply Please retrieve an application form from the vacancies page of our website and submit by email to hr@ipswich.school. Alternatively, submit your application direct to the school: The Director of HR, Ipswich School, 25 Henley Road, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 3SG. If selected for an interview, candidates will be expected to bring evidence of work completed which would best demonstrate their skills and suitability for this post. If we have not been in touch with you by mid-October, then we regret that your application will have been unsuccessful, but we would like to thank you for your interest. Closing date: 12pm, 25 September 2025. Interview date: Week commencing 29 September 2025. Please advise us of any special requirements you may have if you are called for an interview. If your special requirements mean that you need to submit this application in a different format, please contact us. Ipswich School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.