Design Technology Technician

Part-Time (0.6FTE), Term-Time Only

Whitgift is a leading independent day and boarding school for boys, with approximately 1550 pupils including over one hundred boarding pupils and flexi-boarding pupils. It is set in an attractive 48-acre parkland site in South Croydon enjoying excellent links to London, Surrey and the south coast.

For more than 400 years, Whitgift has been transforming boys’ lives through education.

Whitgift 2025 was created as a result of the input and imagination of staff and students and the next few years will represent an exciting time of evolution for the school, both in terms of our site development plan and the educational partnerships we are embarking on. 

We are seeking to appoint a part-time technician to support the work and safety of the Design, Technology and Engineering Department. We are a team of 6 teachers and 2 technicians. The technician plays a pivotal role in ensuring all equipment, materials and resources are ready for lessons and provides support to teachers and students. The role is varied and an ability to be proactive and prioritise tasks is important. Their main responsibilities are:

·        Assist in the day to day running of technical support to the Design, Technology and Engineering department

·        Ensure that materials, equipment, and resources are prepared and maintained.

·        Ensure resources are ready to be used and are well managed.

·        Assist in the procurement of equipment and materials

·        Support teachers in delivering inspiring lessons

·        Provide technical expertise on a range of equipment to assist students and staff in their creative endeavours.

The ideal applicant will possess experience of an engineering or practical design/ manufacturing workplace. Proactive problem solving and team work along with practical or digital proficiency are desired. 

The position is available from May 2024 and is offered as a permanent, part-time (0.6 FTE), term-time only contract. The salary range for this post will be Point 20 - 23 on the John Whitgift Foundation Support Staff Pay Scale (£30,893 - £33,782 per annum full-time equivalent, which equates to £14,829 - £16,215 per annum pro rata, term time, 0.6 FTE) dependant on qualifications and relevant experience.

We welcome applications from all sectors of our community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our student intake.

For further information about the role and the skills required, see the documents below and the green 'Apply Now' button for the online application form. For any queries, please contact Andy Seal, Head of the DTE Department on ads@whitgift.co.uk or for general enquiries telephone Human Resources Department on 020 8688 9222 or email SchoolHR@whitgift.co.uk .

Applications will be reviewed daily, and interviews may occur at any stage after applications are received so we invite interested candidates to apply as soon as possible. The school reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time.

Whitgift School (part of the John Whitgift Foundation) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers, the Disclosure & Barring Service and on-line media checks (including personal, professional