Job Introduction
Start date: September 2025
2 Days a week (days negotiable), term time only
8.00am - 4.00pm
WE CANNOT PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS POSITION
We are seeking to appoint a Design Technology Technician who is enthusiastic, skilled and self-motivated, to support the Curriculum Leader of Vocational Learning within the school.
We are looking to appoint a person not only with the skills and knowledge to complete the work, but also someone who has a real enjoyment for Design Technology. The ideal candidate would be willing to support the pupils and teachers to complete their project work in Design Technology and to engage with their learning.
Main duties and responsibilities include:
- Prepare materials and equipment to ensure that the correct resources are available for practical lessons
- Deliver equipment to classes and collect, check, and return equipment to the stores to ensure that it is safely, securely and appropriately stored
- Carry out maintenance checks and arrange for repairs as necessary to ensure that all equipment is safe and ready to use in lessons
- Undertake stock checks and ensure that all tools are stored safely and secure to ensure the health and safety of students and staff in the school
- To ensure that the department is fully compliant with COSHH and Health & Safety regulations
- Perform health and safety checks and ensure equipment and workshops are clean and tidy to maintain a safe and stimulating learning environment for students
- Delivering and maintaining CAD/CAM equipment within the department
- Assist with reprographics, CAD/CAM and ICT administration
- Keep record of orders made and budgeting details
- To undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the faculty leader or DT staff.
If you wish to discuss the post further and visit the school, you are very welcome. Please phone the main school line to arrange a time on 01252 542397 or email s.downham@coveschool.uk
Application Procedure
For further information regarding Cove School and the link to our application form, please visit our website https://www.coveschool.uk/251/support-vacancies. Alternatively, please email s.downham@coveschool.uk for an application form and further details.
If you currently work in a school, please ensure one of your references is from your current Headteacher.
Please submit your application as soon as possible as we may invite candidates to interview before the closing date.
WE CAN ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS USING OUR APPLICATION FORM NOT CVs.
Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if we receive applications that meet the criteria. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
