Design and Technology Technician at King James's School

We are seeking to appoint someone to join ourteam as a Design and Technology Technician. We are looking a motivated and creative individual to support the Designand Technology team. This is a part-timeposition, working 22.5 hours per week, during term time, plus INSET days andone additional week during the school holidays on dates to be agreed. You will be required to work 7.5 hours eachday from Monday to Wednesday.

At King James'sSchool, we are ambitious for the very best outcomes for every one of ourstudents, and we believe that education is more than just examinations andlessons. Our school focuses on providing a holistic experience that inspirescuriosity, builds confidence and character in our young people and preparesthem for their future by giving them strong foundations and happymemories.

We are acommunity-focused school built on respect, inclusion and the belief in valuingand developing people. We had a highly successful Ofsted in 2025 thathighlighted we are a very good school that should now strive to be a greatschool, that is our ambition in all senses. This is an opportunity to be part of our school.

Tosucceed in this role, you will need excellent organisational and communicationskills, enablingyou to interact confidently with staff and students on a daily basis. Your role will involvesupporting the faculty by ensuring all necessary resources are prepared andavailable forlessons. You will support students inlessons as needed.

You will beproactive, enthusiastic, and adaptable, with the ability to use your initiativeand respond effectively to changing priorities. Maintaining a professionalmanner and presenting a positive image at all times will be essential.

All applicants willbe required to provide two references, which will be obtained prior tointerview. As part of our safer recruitment processes, online searches willalso be carried out on shortlisted candidates.

The successfulapplicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)check. This role involves direct contact with children and is thereforeclassified as regulated activity.

In line with this,the post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, andcandidates are required to disclose any relevant criminal convictions.

This roleis exempt for the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, so most criminalconvictions must bedisclosed to us.

Thispost is paid at Grade 6, spinal column points 7-11. You will be paid for 45.3 week per year,which is the equivalent of term time plus one week. The starting salary is £14,767 increasing to£15,740.