St Albans School - Design and Technology Technician

Summary

St Albans School, a leading independent day school, seeks a skilled Design & Technology Technician to support our innovative D&T Department. This hands-on role involves maintaining equipment, assisting staff and pupils, and ensuring a safe, well-organised workshop environment.

Detail

Required for January 2026

Design and Technology Technician

Full year equivalent annual salary circa £35,000 (£29,235 per annum for hours stated below) depending on experience, plus benefits including generous contributory pension scheme and life assurance.

St Albans School is a leading independent day school with an outstanding reputation for academic excellence.

Responsible to the Head of Department, the D&T Technician supports teaching staff and pupils in the use of a wide range of D&T machinery, processes, equipment (includes electronic test equipment) and materials (resistant materials include wood, metal and plastic). Duties include the set-up, use of and maintenance of equipment, machinery and materials, assisting with technical demonstrations, the managing of resource levels within budget and overseeing health and safety procedures within the department.

Applications are particularly invited from candidates with strong workshop/workshop management experience, ideally gained in an industrial, mechanical, engineering or similar environment. Experience in the use of hand and machine tools is essential, including wood/metal lathes, milling machines and welding equipment. Also necessary is experience with ICT and CAD/CAM or a willingness to undertake training.

Weekly hours are 37.5 during term time plus 2 weeks during School holidays. Some flexibility with daily starting and finishing times is required to fulfil the requirements of the role.

St Albans School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must therefore be willing to undergo child protection screening and safer recruitment checks appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. All positions within the School are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. St Albans School is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and the creation of an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment selections are made according to suitability for the post, irrespective of background or protected characteristic.

The School reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

Documents

• Safeguarding Policy September 2025 PDF Document
• DT Technician October 2025 PDF Document
• DBS Disclosure Policy (Sept 2025) PDF Document
• Recruitment and Selection Policy Sept 2025 PDF Document
• Safeguarding Policy 2025 PDF Document