Makerspace Manager

Following the internal promotion of our current Makerspace Manager to a teaching role within the Design, Computing and Robotics (DCR) department, an exciting opportunity has arisen. The successful candidate will work closely with the Director of Design and Innovation, the Head of DCR, and the wider department to plan, design, and execute the refurbishment of two large spaces. These will form a cutting-edge Makerspace and prototyping facility, housed within the newly refurbished DVA building at City of London School.

The Makerspace Manager oversees the day-to-day operations of this inspiring environment, collaborating with departmental and faculty staff to manage operations, budgets, improvements, and future developments. They stay up to date with industry trends, making informed recommendations for new equipment, hardware, and software to support the department’s academic needs, ensuring the school remains at the forefront of innovative education.

The Makerspace, primarily supporting the DCR department, is being designed as a hub for interdisciplinary teamwork, equipped with market-leading rapid prototyping and digitally driven production tools. Facilities will include, but are not limited to, a suite of Ultimaker and H2D 3D printers, a full robotics suite, three laser cutters, and a set of Oculus Quest 2 VR headsets. The space will promote collaborative learning and creativity, supporting a wide range of design projects, including those completed as part of the highly successful HPQ and EPQ qualifications.

In addition to academic use, the Makerspace will serve as the central hub for short-term non-academic workshops, competitions, and co-curricular clubs, such as the VEX Robotics Club, Programming Club, Drone Club, VR Club, and 3D Printing Society.

The Makerspace Manager supports technical oversight, staff training, time estimation, activity scheduling, and supervision of students when necessary. They manage and maintain equipment, oversee documentation to support staff and student training, and liaise regularly with partner schools.

CLS was named by the Sunday Times as London Independent Secondary School of the Year 2020, and occupies fine, modern buildings near St. Pauls Cathedral overlooking the Thames, opposite the Tate Modern. There are impressive off-site sports facilities in south east London.

CLS is fully committed to the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. We have a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Forum for staff, and another for pupils, which are used to help drive progress forward.

It is a top priority for the School that we both attract and retain a staff body that is not only excellent, but also reflects the London community within which we live, and our diverse pupil body. As such, it is of paramount importance to the School that we acknowledge our current imbalance and seek to rectify this. We are therefore particularly keen to encourage applications from candidates who have African Caribbean, Asian or other Minority Ethnic or mixed heritage. All appointments are merit-based, following a fair, transparent recruitment process. In accordance with the Equality Act 2010, however, the School may employ positive action where diverse candidates demonstrate the ability to perform the role equally well.

City of London School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The City of London Corporation is currently undergoing a programme to ensure that our pay and reward practices are competitive and equitable across the whole organisation to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in the work that we do.

Further information about the School and a copy of the most recent ISI Inspection report are available on the school website.

Closing date: 25 June 2025 (9am).