Design and Technology Technician

Design and Technology Technician - November 2026

Slough

Salary Scale 5 SCP range 12-17 FTE £29,542-£32,046 Actual salary £19,594 - £21,193

27.5 hours p/w Mon to Fri 8:30 – 2:30 (includes a 30 -minute unpaid lunch break)

We will consider flexible working patterns

Herschel Grammar School is seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Design and Technology Technician to join our Outstanding Design and Technology Department. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a highly regarded department within a well-resourced and modern workshop, supporting high-quality teaching and learning. The team of teachers and support staff in the department have been working together for several years and provide a very friendly, and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities will include:

· Preparing, ordering and managing materials and resources required for practical lessons

· Maintaining machinery, tools and equipment to ensure the highest standards of health and safety

· Organising and managing the efficient storage of resources

· Supporting teaching staff and students during practical lessons

The ideal candidate will:

· Have practical workshop experience and a strong awareness of health and safety

· Be organised, reliable and able to work independently as well as part of a team

Knowledge of CAD/CAM, would be an advantage, or if not, a willingness and aptitude to learn how to use these programmes and equipment (Laser cutter / 3D printer)

Professional Development:

Herschel Grammar School is committed to staff development, and opportunities for additional training are available for the right candidate. This role would suit someone passionate about Design and Technology who enjoys supporting young people and contributing to a high-performing department.

For further details and an application pack please click "Apply on our website"

Application deadline 2nd November 2026: We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date for an exceptional candidate.

The Schelwood Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

An enhanced DBS is required for this post. CVs are not acceptable.