Design & Technology Technician (Hard Materials)

Contract type: Part-Time | 42.8 weeks per year to include September INSET Day       

Working Hours: 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday 8am to 3:30pm with a 30min unpaid lunch break each day)

Are you passionate about technology and keen to support the next generation of engineers, designers, and makers? The King Edmund School is seeking a dedicated and proactive Technology Technician (Hard Materials) to join our supportive Design & Technology team.

We are determined to become the school of choice in Essex—a place where every young person is challenged, supported, and inspired to thrive. This isn’t a dream - it is a promise and you will be at the centre of delivering and creating this.

Key responsibilities include:

• Maintaining and preparing workshop machinery and tools (saws, lathes, drills, CNC router, etc.)
• Setting up materials and resources for lessons
• Supporting CAD/CAM and woodworking/metalwork processes
• Ensuring safe storage and disposal of materials
• Assisting with classroom demonstrations, student supervision, repairs and fabrication
• Helping to deliver after-school clubs and DT enrichment activities

Why Join King Edmund School?

This is a school with immense potential and a powerful sense of purpose. Under new leadership, we are creating something exceptional—step by step, brick by brick.

Come and be part of something extraordinary!

The school offers an extensive support programme, including mentor/buddy system, Initial Teacher Training support for Early Career Teachers (ECTs) or for those seeking Qualified Teacher Status (QTS / QTLS), a system of twilight training sessions, as well as excellent development opportunities.  Staff benefits include free car parking, on-site gymnasium and swimming pool as well as staff recognition schemes. 

If you are currently considering a career move, we would very much like to hear from you. For more about our school and vision please see attached welcome letter from our Headteacher.

We also welcome and encourage telephone calls on 01702 560904 to register an interest or to find out more about the school and the role. If you wish to arrange an informal conversation or visit to the school prior to interview, we would be delighted to welcome you to KES prior to the closing date, to offer you the opportunity to get a real sense of the school first hand. 

To arrange a visit, please email your request to Mrs Andrea Atkins – HR Manager at recruitment@kes.essex.sch.uk and provide your availability, as well as a contact telephone number.

The King Edmund School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to a satisfactory completion of safeguarding checks.

The King Edmund School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We’ll consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage, or civil partnership.