DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY TECHNICIAN

Minimum 32 hours per week, term time only (38 weeks per year)
Actual starting salary: £18, 394.24 per annum
Salary range for role: £24, 687 to £28, 328
To start November 2026

We have an exciting opportunity for a Design & Technology Technician to join our existing team of two technicians. The successful candidate will provide practical and technical support specifically within our 3D Design workshop. This role is due to commence in November 2026.

As a Technology Technician you will be required to support departmental colleagues by ordering and preparing resources and equipment and providing support in and out of class. This will include helping to set up resources for each lesson, assisting in the lesson itself – managing resources and equipment or helping smaller groups with key activities - and packing away and tidying up at the end of the lesson.

Design & Technology is a thriving department where students are encouraged to be independent problem solvers and creative thinkers. The curriculum is planned and delivered in a way to foster this as the projects equip the students with a variety of skills to help them become expert designers and makers. All of this culminates in the positive exam results the students regularly achieve.

The Design & Technology Department has five purpose-built rooms, five teaching staff and three technicians. The dedicated staff all work together as a team and support each other through the sharing of good practice. The teaching team are qualified specialists in their field and teach across all the key stages.

The role is for a minimum of 32 hours per week, with some flexibility around the working pattern. The ideal start time would be between 7.45am and 8.00am. There is the option to work the hours across four days.
Some flexibility outside of normal school hours will also be required to allow for lesson preparation and the setting up and tidying away of resources at the beginning and end of the school day.

Previous or relevant/transferable experience is essential. This role requires excellent organisational and communication skills and a ‘can do’ attitude. The ability to prioritise and provide administrative support is essential. A working knowledge of IT applications and software is advantageous but not essential.

Hinchley Wood is a popular, inclusive and high achieving school celebrating student progress and development as well as academic achievement. We are located on the borders of SW London and have 1,400 students on roll.

If you have a strong desire to help students of all abilities achieve the best they can, whilst fulfilling your own potential, then we would love to hear from you. You would be joining a supportive, committed and experienced team who work hard to ensure the best outcome for our students.

We take staff and student wellbeing very seriously and have invested time and money in ensuring that all members of our school feel supported and happy.

Amongst our benefits, we offer:

• family friendly term time working;
• professional development support;
• a supportive and collaborative team;
• competitive salary and annual performance progression;
• staff benefits & discount scheme;
• two-week Autumn half term;
• occupational health and employee assistance programme;
• free use of fitness suite;
• 50% discount on wraparound provision fees for children of HWLP staff attending TDJS or HWPS; and
• membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution

We welcome pre-application calls and/or visits so please get in touch by contacting HR on: 020 8398 7161 or email: [email protected]

The deadline for applications is Monday 5th October 2026 (9am)

We welcome early applications and we reserve the right to interview, and appoint prior to the application deadline if we believe that the right candidate has come forward.

Hinchley Wood Learning Partnership (HWLP) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The position advertised is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. Staff, Trustees and Governors have also established a code of conduct which applies to all members of the school community.

Pay: From £18,394.24 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person