Design & Technology Technician

Full time equivalent annual salary circa £28,800 (£23,300 per annum for term time hours) 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 and co-curricular excellence.

Reporting to the Head of Department, the D&T Technician supports teaching staff and pupils in the use of a range of D&T machinery, equipment and processes (resistant materials to include wood, metal and plastic and including use of electronic test equipment). 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 experience ideally gained in an industrial, mechanical, engineering or similar environment. Experience and confidence in the use of hand and machine tools are 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 in this area.

Hours are 37.5 hours per week, for 38 weeks per academic year (term time plus 2 weeks during school holidays). Some flexibility with daily starting and finishing times is required in order to fulfil requirements of the role. The 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.

St Albans School is an equal opportunity employer. Application forms, accompanied by a CV if desired, with an accompanying covering letter, should be submitted online at www.st-albans.herts.sch.uk by 19 April 2021. Should you have any queries on the recruitment process please contact Sarah de Rossi, HR Manager by email: scderossi@st-albans.herts.sch.uk. The School reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.