Part-time Design & Technology Technician

Position

Start Date:

Immediate Contract Type:
Part-time Contract Term:
Permanent

Application Close: 20/10/2026 Midday Date of Interviews:
Shortly following the closing date

Contract type:
Part-Time | 42.8 weeks per year to include September INSET Day

Working Hours: 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday 8am to 3:30pm with a 30min unpaid lunch break each day)

Closing date:
Midday on Tuesday 20 October 2026

Interview dates:
Shortly following the closing date

Are you passionate about technology and keen to support the next generation of engineers, designers, and makers? The King Edmund School is seeking a dedicated and proactive Technology Technician (Hard Materials) to join our supportive Design & Technology team.

We are determined to become the school of choice in Essex-a place where every young person is challenged, supported, and inspired to thrive. This isn't a dream - it is a promise and you will be at the centre of delivering and creating this.

Key responsibilities include:

• Maintaining and preparing workshop machinery and tools (saws, lathes, drills, CNC router, etc.)
• Setting up materials and resources for lessons
• Supporting CAD/CAM and woodworking/metalwork processes
• Ensuring safe storage and disposal of materials
• Assisting with classroom demonstrations, student supervision, repairs and fabrication
• Helping to deliver after-school clubs and DT enrichment activities

Why Join King Edmund School?

This is a school with immense potential and a powerful sense of purpose. We are creating something exceptional-step by step, brick by brick.

Come and be part of something extraordinary!

The school offers an extensive support programme, including mentor/buddy system, Initial Teacher Training support for Early Career Teachers (ECTs) or for those seeking Qualified Teacher Status (QTS / QTLS), a system of twilight training sessions, as well as excellent development opportunities. Staff benefits include free car parking, on-site gymnasium and swimming pool as well as staff recognition schemes.

If you are currently considering a career move, we would very much like to hear from you. For more about our school and vision please see attached welcome letter from our Headteacher.

The King Edmund School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to a satisfactory completion of safeguarding checks.

The King Edmund School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We'll consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage, or civil partnership.

The King Edmund School is a co-educational comprehensive school for students aged 11 to 19. KES, as it is better known to staff and students, is an Ofsted rated ‘Good’ single academy trust in Rochford, Essex, which serves a geographically and socially diverse area.

In the school's last Ofsted report in 2024, KES was awarded ‘Good’ and their values and ethos were clearly recognised in the findings. Students learn a well-designed and balanced curriculum that meets their needs and teachers have strong subject knowledge.

The school's values foster a supportive environment where everyone is encouraged to achieve their Personal Best. High aspirations, academic success, and a commitment to excellence are promoted. The inclusive community celebrates diversity, ensuring all students feel valued and respected. A safe, caring space is provided for students to grow, taking pride in their achievements both inside and outside of school.

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