Design & Technology Technician

We are seeking to recruit a part-time Design & Technology Technician.

The Role

This is a hands-on role supporting the Design & Technology Department with technical knowledge, assistance in practical lessons, department administration, maintenance and stock control.

Hours of Work

This role is part-time, working 25 hours a week, term time only plus INSET days. Ideally the successful candidate will start work at 8.15am and work one long day to 4pm or 4.30pm and three shorter days with one day off a week. Meal breaks are unpaid. Preferences for working hours will be discussed at interview.

This role starts on 1st September 2025.

The successful candidate will:

• have a knowledge of design and technology in schools
• have an interest in working with timber, metals, electronics, polymers, CAD/CAM and textiles
• be a proactive and organised team player
• be professional with excellent communication and administration skills

Our School

Carshalton High School for Girls, a member of the Girls' Learning Trust, is a high achieving school in the suburbs of south London. Confirmed as “Good” by Ofsted in January 2023, we achieved our best exam results to date in Summer 2024.

We offer

• An aspirational vision of education
• A continuous programme of CPD with the opportunity for national qualifications.
• A welcoming, friendly and supportive environment
• A school that has wellbeing as a high priority for students and staff
• Benefits include a two week October half term holiday, eye care vouchers, cycle to work scheme, free tea/coffee/milk in the staff room and staff events at the end of each term and an Employee Assistance Programme providing free, confidential advice on a variety of matters.

The school is a short walk from Carshalton station with London Victoria is approximately a 30 minute journey by Southern trains and London St Pancras is approximately 45 minutes by Thameslink. The school is also within car and bus commuting range of south London and Surrey. 

Key Application Dates

• Closing Date: 10:00am, 2 Jun 2025
• Shortlisting Date: Tuesday 3 June
• Interview Date: Week commencing 9 June
• Start Date: 1 September 2025

Our commitment

The Girls’ Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.  

As well as verification of identity, we ask all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)  

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people and aim to employ a culturally diverse workforce, which reflects the nature of our communities.  

We are not able to offer sponsorship to non-settled individuals for a Skilled Worker Visa.  

Please see our Recruitment pack for more details about our school, the job description and person specification.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found