Design Technology Technician - Emsworth; Secondary

DESIGN TECHNOLOGY TECHNICIAN - EMSWORTH (SECONDARY)

Prospero Teaching is seeking a reliable, organised, and proactive Design Technology Technician to support a secondary school in Emsworth from 13th April 2026 until the end of the academic year in July (excluding half term).

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a creative and supportive DT department, ensuring lessons run smoothly by preparing materials, maintaining machinery, and helping create a safe, engaging learning environment for students. The school offers a welcoming team, clear guidance, and a highly collaborative atmosphere.

• Preparing, organising, and maintaining materials and resources for DT lessons
• Supporting practical sessions across Resistant Materials, Product Design, and related DT subjects
• Ensuring machinery, tools, and equipment are safely set up, maintained, and stored
• Assisting with demonstrations and supporting students during practical tasks
• Monitoring workshop safety and promoting safe working practices
• Maintaining an organised prep area
• Working closely with teaching staff to ensure lessons are well‑resourced and efficient

Location:

Emsworth
Position:
Design Technology Technician

Start Date:

13/04/2026
Contract Type:
Part‑time (2-3 full days per week or 5 mornings per week)
Working Pattern:
Flexible - school is open to discussing which days
Duration:
Until July 2026 (excluding half term)
Pay Rate: £14 per hour

To be considered for this role, you must:

• Have the Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS on the Update Service (or be willing to apply)
• Provide professional references covering the last 24 months
• Have experience working with DT machinery, tools, or workshop environments
• Be confident supporting practical lessons and maintaining a safe workspace
• Hold relevant workshop, DT, or technician experience (school‑based experience desirable but not essential)

• Free accredited CPD, including safeguarding and health & safety
• Access to our specialist Training and Development Team
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant experienced in school‑based technical roles

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If this is a role of interest - please reach out today with an up-to-date copy of your CV for consideration.

* Please note, due to high volume of responses, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted