Design Technology Technician
| Posting date: | 04 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Grade 3, Points 5–7 £25,583 - £26,403 per annum, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 14 June 2026 |
| Location: | BA11 2HQ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Frome College |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Design Technology Technician
35 hours per week, Term Time plus Inset days
Grade 3, Points 5–7 £25,583 - £26,403 per annum, pro rata
Actual Salary £20,792 - £21,458 per annum
Permanent – Start date: September 2026
An exciting opportunity has emerged for a Design Technology Technician to join our DT Department, delivering outstanding technical support to the team and enhancing teaching and learning throughout the Design Technology curriculum. The perfect candidate will assist both teachers and students during practical activities, manage inventory, coordinate equipment maintenance, and handle various administrative duties related to the department.
The successful candidate will:
• assist teachers and students during lessons and practical tasks
• support in extra-curricular activities
• maintain stock and arrange maintenance of equipment and general administrative tasks relevant to the department
• ideally, you will have a DT background, but this is not essential
• have strong practical skills, excellent communication and teamwork skills and the ability to cope with competing demands
We offer the successful candidate:
• opportunity to be part of a strong community and supportive workforce
• a calm and welcoming environment which enjoys a large amount of green, open spaces
• supportive induction programme and CPD opportunities
• free parking
• onsite catering and nursery
• salary sacrifice schemes including Cycle to Work and an Employee Assistance Freephone Helpline
Frome College is a successful, vibrant, and forward thinking 13-19 Upper School with approximately 1300 students. It is a fast-moving College within the Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership. We are based on a stunning campus in easy reach of Bath and Bristol. Frome itself is a thriving market town, with a vibrant artistic community with the renowned Frome Festival, monthly Sunday market and many restaurants and 2 theatres, one of which is on campus.
Closing date: Midnight – Sunday 14th June 2026
Visits to school are welcome, please contact the recruitment dept to book an appointment
This post requires a criminal background check via the Disclosure Procedure
35 hours per week, Term Time plus Inset days
Grade 3, Points 5–7 £25,583 - £26,403 per annum, pro rata
Actual Salary £20,792 - £21,458 per annum
Permanent – Start date: September 2026
An exciting opportunity has emerged for a Design Technology Technician to join our DT Department, delivering outstanding technical support to the team and enhancing teaching and learning throughout the Design Technology curriculum. The perfect candidate will assist both teachers and students during practical activities, manage inventory, coordinate equipment maintenance, and handle various administrative duties related to the department.
The successful candidate will:
• assist teachers and students during lessons and practical tasks
• support in extra-curricular activities
• maintain stock and arrange maintenance of equipment and general administrative tasks relevant to the department
• ideally, you will have a DT background, but this is not essential
• have strong practical skills, excellent communication and teamwork skills and the ability to cope with competing demands
We offer the successful candidate:
• opportunity to be part of a strong community and supportive workforce
• a calm and welcoming environment which enjoys a large amount of green, open spaces
• supportive induction programme and CPD opportunities
• free parking
• onsite catering and nursery
• salary sacrifice schemes including Cycle to Work and an Employee Assistance Freephone Helpline
Frome College is a successful, vibrant, and forward thinking 13-19 Upper School with approximately 1300 students. It is a fast-moving College within the Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership. We are based on a stunning campus in easy reach of Bath and Bristol. Frome itself is a thriving market town, with a vibrant artistic community with the renowned Frome Festival, monthly Sunday market and many restaurants and 2 theatres, one of which is on campus.
Closing date: Midnight – Sunday 14th June 2026
Visits to school are welcome, please contact the recruitment dept to book an appointment
This post requires a criminal background check via the Disclosure Procedure
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