Design Technology Assistant

An outstanding designer, maker and technician is required to support our Technology curriculum which comprises a STEM-based foundation course for boys in their first three years at the School, GCSE Design and Technology and A-level Product Design (AQA). The successful applicant will work with our talented students and teaching team as part of teaching, planning and facilitating on outstanding Technical and Design Education.

Founded in 1573, Queen Elizabeth's is one of the country’s leading selective schools for boys aged 11 to 18. Six consecutive "outstandingly successful" OFSTED reports indicate the firm foundations of Queen Elizabeth's exceptional academic and extra-curricular achievements, most recently in 2022, during which the Technology Department performed exceptionally well in a subject “deep dive”.

This post would be ideally suited to someone looking for a sandwich placement or a recent graduate from a Product Design degree or similar. It would provide excellent experience for someone who might be considering a career in teaching at some point in the future. It also provides ample opportunity for development of soft skills in presenting, teaching and learning. Opportunities for professional development are extensive: past placement students have gained accreditation in Solidworks SCWA, CSWP, 3D printing, laser cutting and D&T Association machine certification on the bandsaw, table saw, arc welding, centre lathe and much more.

An interest in robotics and programming will be an advantage, as will be enthusiasm to support the department’s extensive enrichment programme, which involves commitment from pupils and staff beyond the school day, including evenings and weekends.

The contract will be initially for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Salary and benefits:

• Local Government Scale Point 2 including Outer London weighting: Actual salary of £22,346 per annum.
• Membership of Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Term-time only.

Closing date for applications: 9am on Monday 17 March 2024.

We are an equal opportunities employer. Queen Elizabeth’s is a dynamic school supported by a diverse and enthusiastic community of staff, pupils, parents and alumni. It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, those from Black, Asian and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and from those with disabilities.

Queen Elizabeth’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including social media screening and checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.