Design Technology Technician

St Petersschool; Guildford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - GBP 23,000; Part time

Job summary

A successful school in Guildford seeks an enthusiastic part-time Design Technology Technician to support the Design & Technology Department. The role involves managing workshops, preparing materials, and assisting students during practical sessions. Ideal candidates will have experience with wood and metalworking machinery, budgeting skills, and a passion for working with young people. The school offers a supportive environment and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee benefits hub with discounts

Free access to sports centre facilities

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and dynamic Technician of Design Technology.
• Ability to manage and maintain workshops and equipment.
• Experience supporting students’ practical work.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain workshops and equipment.
• Prepare materials and support students in practical work.

Skills

Knowledge of wood and metalworking machinery

Budgeting skills

Basic IT skills

CNC equipment knowledge

Job description

* Design Technology TechnicianFast Apply# Design Technology TechnicianEmployerLocation: Guildford, SurreyContract Type: PermanentHours: Part TimeSalary: Actual salary £20,953 to £22,436Posted: 7th January 2026Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 18th February 2026 11:59 PMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1528205Start Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type :Permanent* Job ID: 1528205* Share :**St Peter’s is looking for an enthusiastic part-time Design and Technology Technician to join our friendly team as soon as possible, working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday during term time.****Surrey Pay Scale PS4 £25,052 to £26,825 FTE\*****35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term time only (39 weeks per year. \*Actual salary £20,953 to £22,436**St Peter's is a renowned successful school and Sixth Form in Guildford. We have an exciting opportunity to appoint an enthusiastic and dynamic individual to join our team as technician to the Design & Technology Department. This individual will be required to manage and maintain our workshops and equipment as well as managing orders and preparing materials. They will also be required on staff request to be present in lessons to support students’ practical work.About St Peter’s:• St Peter’s Catholic School, part of the Xavier Catholic Education Trust, is an extremely successful school and Sixth Form set in attractive grounds on the outskirts of Guildford, with onsite parking.• Standards are high and academic progress excellent, with very good facilities and resources.• Community is a key aspect of our ethos; relationships between students and staff are excellent.• We are also a partner school of Teach Southeast, an initial teacher training (ITT) providerAbout the Design Technology Department:• We currently teach Textiles, Product Design, Food & Nutrition (which has its own dedicated technician) and Architecture. We have a wide range of up to date well maintained equipment with six subject specific teaching rooms.• As a team we are friendly, hardworking, positive and passionate about our subject. We work hard to develop exciting projects that will capture imaginations and make learning fun. We share ideas and resources and work in a highly effective and collaborative way.About You:• We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Technician of Design Technology ideally with a knowledge of wood and metalworking machinery and techniques.• A successful applicant will ideally have budgeting and basic IT skills. We are particularly interested in individuals who are willing to embrace learning new technologies such as CNC equipment. We also need a technician who thrives working with young people and puts them at the heart of everything they do.St Peter’s can offer you:• A friendly, supportive environment where best practise is shared to ensure high quality teaching and continuous development.• Training courses in machinery and health and safety run through our trust schools.• The opportunity to join a friendly, dynamic and supportive team.• An organisation with a unique ethos based on strong relationships, high expectations and emotional and spiritual health.• A Local Government Pension Scheme.• An extensive range of benefits and discounts with ‘My lifestyle’, our employee benefits hub.• All staff benefit from free access to the Spectrum (Guildford, Sports Centre) including the gym, group exercise classes, spa and pool.If you are passionate about your subject and want to really make a difference to the lives of young people, then St Peter’s could be the school for you.As we are unable to offer a sponsorship, we can only accept applications from candidates that already have the right to work in the UK.**Our roles can receive high volumes of applicants and we may need to occasionally close a vacancy before the published closing date of the advert. Interviews will be arranged as suitable applications are received. We do not want you to miss out, so recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible.****If you are interested in the position but would like further information before applying, please contact the school and ask for Annie Buchanan-Robinson.**The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:This School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.### St Peter's Catholic SchoolPart of### Xavier Catholic Education Trust