DT Technician

About the Role

South Wirral High School is seeking a motivated, organised and safety-conscious DT Technician to join our successful Design & Technology department. This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in supporting teaching and learning by preparing materials, maintaining equipment, and ensuring a safe and efficient workshop environment for both staff and students.

Working closely with teaching staff, the successful candidate will support practical lessons across Design & Technology, maintain tools and machinery, manage stock and resources, and contribute to the smooth operation of the department. This role would suit an individual with experience in a workshop, engineering, manufacturing, construction or technical environment who enjoys supporting young people and helping them develop practical skills.

About Us

South Wirral High School is a co-educational 11-18 school located in Eastham, Merseyside. We are a dynamic and growing school, rated "Good" by Ofsted in October 2022. Our curriculum is designed to develop successful learners, confident individuals, and responsible citizens.

We place a strong emphasis on extra-curricular activities, helping students develop skills in Leadership, Organisation, Resilience, Initiative and Communication (LORIC).

As a proud member of The Challenge Academy Trust (TCAT), we benefit from collaboration with like-minded schools, enhancing opportunities for both students and staff. We are committed to continuous improvement and educational excellence, and we are looking for colleagues who share our ambition to ensure every child becomes the best version of themselves.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, organise and maintain materials, equipment, tools and resources for practical lessons and demonstrations.
• Support teaching staff and students during practical activities within Design & Technology lessons.
• Undertake routine maintenance, inspection and minor repairs of machinery, tools and workshop equipment.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements, including risk assessments, COSHH regulations and safe working practices. ,
• Monitor and maintain stock levels, process orders and keep accurate records of departmental resources. ,
• Maintain a safe, clean and organised workshop environment. ,
• Assist with the preparation and development of resources to support high-quality teaching and learning. ,
• Contribute to the wider life of the school and department, supporting events, projects and enrichment activities where appropriate.

Requirements

Essential

• Good standard of education including GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent).
• Experience working in a Design & Technology, workshop, engineering, manufacturing or technical environment.
• Experience using and maintaining hand tools, machinery and workshop equipment.
• Knowledge of safe working practices within a workshop or practical environment.
• Understanding of health and safety requirements and risk management procedures.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. ,

Desirable

• Relevant vocational or technical qualification in Engineering, Manufacturing, Construction, D&T or a related discipline.
• Previous experience working in a school or educational setting.
• Experience of stock control and resource management.
• Knowledge of machinery inspection procedures, CLEAPSS guidance and school-based health and safety practices.

Benefits

At South Wirral High School and The Challenge Academy Trust, we are committed to supporting our staff with a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Occupational Sick Pay Scheme.
• Access to TCAT+, our Reward, Recognition and Wellbeing platform, including retail discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, healthcare cash plans and Employee Assistance Programme.
• A comprehensive CPD framework through Education Connect and National College resources.
• A supportive environment that prioritises staff wellbeing and professional development.

Safer Recruitment

South Wirral High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. ,

All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references, qualifications, experience checks, medical clearance, enhanced DBS checks, social media checks, and documentary evidence showing entitlement to work in the UK.