Design Technology Technician

Overview

Harrogate Ladies’ College is an independent school which offers day, boarding and weekly boarding provision. From September 2026, we will begin the transition to becoming a fully co-educational school, whilst also changing our name to Duchy College.

Working within the Duchy College family of schools means joining a warm, collaborative and forward‑thinking team. Teachers enjoy working with motivated pupils who have a real desire to learn, and they benefit from an environment that encourages creativity, innovation, and new ideas in teaching. Comprehensive support, guidance, and professional development opportunities are readily available. Design Technology has been reintroduced for the academic year 2026/27 and we are excited to see what our pupils create.

Are you passionate about design, innovation, and hands‑on learning? We are looking for a proactive and skilled Design Technology Technician to support our Design Technology department and help bring creative ideas to life.

The role and day to day responsibilities include:

• Prepare, maintain, and organise tools, machinery, and materials across Resistant Materials, Graphics, Product Design, and/or Engineering.
• Support Head of DT in delivering exciting, practical lessons that inspire students.
• Ensure workshops and classrooms are safe, efficient, and ready for learning.
• Assist students with practical tasks, prototypes, and project work.
• Manage stock levels, order materials, and keep equipment in excellent condition.
• Contribute to a positive, creative, and forward‑thinking department culture.

We are looking for someone who has practical experience with workshop tools, machinery, and Design Technology processes. Strong organisational skills and a keen eye for detail with a commitment to health and safety. If you are a problem‑solver with a can‑do attitude and someone who enjoys working with young people and supporting their learning then we would love to hear from you.

The role is to be offered on a part-time basis with hours equivalent to 3 days (most likely spread over 4 days.) Working 37 weeks of the year (34 weeks of term time plus 15 additional days to cover INSET, school events, open days etc and preparation days).

Reflective of experience

Job Purpose: Responsible, under the instruction of the Head of Design Technology, to provide a technical service to the DT department. To assist with the delivery and preparation of Design Technology practicals from Year 7 to A-level.

To undertake duties in support of the work of the teaching staff in the department and in close liaison with the other Technicians in Duchy College.

• The preparation of materials and equipment for Design Technology lessons;
• Maintaining the Design Technology work and preparation rooms and their equipment; ensuring everything is serviced regularly and compliant.

• Prepare, modify and develop equipment and apparatus for teaching and extra curricular purposes throughout all key stages including cutting timber, metal and plastics as well as organising electronic components and circuit boards.
• Support any extracurricular clubs or sessions as required by Head of DT.
• 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.
• Maintain displays in the department under the instruction of the Head of DT.
• 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.
• Ensure all checks to be recorded appropriately and maintained 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…