Design and Engineering Workshop Manager

We are looking for a Design and Engineering Workshop Manager to join the technician team in a dynamic and supportive department.

Reporting to the Head of Design and Engineering, the successful candidate will support lessons across the KS2 to KS5 age range and assist with the day to day running of the department. The Technician and Workshop Manager are based in the faculty of Art and Design and Engineering which has a well-equipped preparation room and workspace.

Typical duties include:

• maintaining the teaching areas, stockroom and preparation areas to ensure a clean, safe and orderly environment
• ensuring regular cleaning, safety checks and maintenance is carried out for all machinery and tools during and outside of lessons as appropriate
• preparing rooms, equipment and materials for lessons, demonstrations and exhibitions general administrative support including photocopying of resources, laser cutter and 3D printer related tasks
• when machinery is in use, the workshop manager’s prime focus is to supervise the use of machinery and guide pupils on safe and effective techniques while the teacher is conducting the lesson
• ensuring a safe working environment for pupils and staff and exercising vigilance towards pupils especially in matters of Health and Safety
• keeping up to date with safety legislation and carrying out regular safety checks
• liaising with suppliers, contractors and other departments
• expertise on machinery, tooling, and techniques to maintain equipment
• ordering equipment and materials as directed by the head of department
• designing and constructing tool and materials storage
• experience of working with a range of CAD CAM software and equipment would be attractive.

For an exhaustive list of duties please see the attached recruitment brochure.

Person Specification

We would welcome applications from candidates:

• with good organisational skills
• who are able inspire academically minded, intelligent pupils with an enthusiasm for technological processes, invention and innovation
• who will work well as part of a collaborative team. Experience in, or a feeling for engineering or computer science would be an advantage, as would an enthusiasm for hands-on design and technological projects. 

King’s is one of the most successful schools in the world, with outstanding academic results, first-class pastoral care and a vibrant co-curriculum. Overlooking Wimbledon Common, the school is situated in one of the most attractive parts of south east England and benefits from exceptional grounds and facilities. 

To apply for this role, please visit our website via the apply button.

Closing date: 9am on Friday 7th March 2025.

Interviews: Thursday 13th March 2025.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

King’s is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. King’s College School is fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusivity in its recruitment of teaching and support staff.