Design and Technology Technician

Altrincham Grammar School for Boys

The Hamblin Education Trust has operated since September 2016 consisting of two schools, Altrincham Grammar School for Boys and North Cestrian School. We are seeking a proactive, skilled, and enthusiastic Design and Technology Technician to join our Design and Technology Department and support the delivery of high-quality DT education at Altrincham Grammar School for Boys.

You will play a key role in preparing materials and resources, maintaining equipment, and supporting staff and students across a range of design disciplines including Product Design, Electronics and Computer Aided Design.

Key Responsibilities:

•  Prepare, maintain, and manage tools, equipment, and materials for practical DT lessons.
• Provide technical support to teachers and students during lessons and project work.
• Ensure all DT classrooms, workshops, and tools meet health and safety standards.
• Assist in the design and production of teaching resources and displays.
• Support the use of specialist equipment such as 3D printers, laser cutters, and CNC machines.
• Maintain inventory and manage ordering of stock and materials.
• Contribute to the development of new projects and practical resources.

Person Specification:

•  A background in Design and Technology, engineering, or a related technical field.
• Practical skills in working with a variety of materials.
• Familiarity with CAD software and workshop machinery is highly desirable.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Commitment to health and safety and willingness to undertake relevant training.

Desirable:

• Experience working in and educational environment.
• First aid and health & safety training (eg. COSHH, risk assessment).

Full job description attached.

Staff Wellbeing and Benefits

AGSB is a wonderful environment to work in. Committed to the welfare and professional development of all its staff, the school offers the opportunity to work with an outstanding group of young people, within a well-resourced school. 

We offer:

Free membership of the School’s Fitness Suite and Sports Hall

Staff common room with free tea & coffee

Onsite hot and cold food

Social functions/concerts/plays etc

Car parking onsite

Salary: NJC Scale 5 Points 12-17 (£27,711-£30,060 FTE) Actual salary will be £24,305-£26,366 commensurate with experience. This is a full time role (36.25 hrs per week) term time only plus ten days.

The School

Founded in 1912, the school is rated “Outstanding in all Areas” by Ofsted and secures some of the best examination results at GCSE and A level in the country. Almost all students progress to university with many attending the best Russell Group universities including Oxford, Cambridge and many others.

How to Apply:

A completed TES application form should be returned by 9am on Monday 30th June 2025. The link for this can also be found on the school website. 

Interview date TBC but will be shortly after the closing date. (This job may close early if we receive sufficient applications.)

Further background information is available on our website, please follow the link - https://www.agsb.co.uk.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted with details of the interview process. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

The successful candidate will require a DBS check. If shortlisted, a social media search may be conducted.

Head Master: Mr G.A Wright MA (Hons) FRSA. Altrincham Grammar School for Boys, Marlborough Road, Bowdon, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2RS.