Design Technology Technician

Outstanding Secondary School in Uxbridge seeks an organised and practical Design Technology graduate or Design Technology specialist to work as a Design Technology Technician, starting in April 2026.

Design Technology Technician

Learning today:
Leading tomorrow underpins our vision for all members of our diverse, vibrant community.

To realise the vision we are determined to be:

• An inspirational, inclusive learning school with the highest expectations, where each person is enabled to achieve their personal best.
• A community and family‑centred school that works in partnership to empower, support and prepare young people with the resilience to meet local, national and global challenges.
• A safe, happy school that appreciates our natural environment and recognises the diverse educational, social, physical and emotional needs of every individual.
• A reflective and responsive school where strong and inspiring leadership is promoted with students and staff at every opportunity.
• We encourage each student to develop a wide range of skills and interests, to achieve their personal best and to work cooperatively with consideration for all members of our learning community at all times.

• Responsible to the Head of Design Technology for the technical service to the Design and Technology Faculty.
• Ensuring that the practical needs of the teaching staff are met in accordance with School schemes of learning.
• Working cohesively with a team of Design Technology Technicians.
• Ensure that all Design Technology equipment is well maintained.
• Stocktaking of resources within Design Technology to ensure minimum stock levels.
• Ensuring that the Design Technology resource room is well organised, accessible and user‑friendly.
• Maintain subject knowledge and attend any relevant training.
• Support wider school activities such as open days.
• Attend faculty meetings to brief staff on new equipment or practical ideas.
• Disposal and arranging for the disposal of waste materials.
• Remain up‑to‑date with the latest health and safety protocols regarding hazardous materials.
• Maintain accurate stock records and conduct regular stock checks.
• Place and progress orders, ensuring expenditure is in accordance with departmental policy and check deliveries.
• Identify equipment needs in consultation with teaching and technician staff and participate in the selection of new items of equipment.
• Organise and store equipment, apparatus and materials in accordance with local regulations where appropriate.
• Participate in the development of Design Technology Faculty’s practical and technical facilities to meet teaching and learning needs.
• Arrange maintenance and repair of Faculty apparatus and equipment.
• Ensure the maintenance of Design Technology services and facilities, liaising with premises staff as appropriate.
• Prepare and manage all related documentation and reports.