Design Technology Technician | Vacancies | Ipswich School

Design Technology Technician

35 hours per week, term time (plus some days in the School holidays) permanent, required from April 2026 

We are looking for an organised, proactive and practically-minded Design Technology Technician to assist our  four experienced, specialist DT teaching staff, working in an attractive Design Technology Centre on two floors.  You will enable the workshop to operate efficiently by ensuring that it is a well-organised, safe environment with appropriate materials and equipment. The primary responsibilities are to:

·         provide technical support and advice to staff and students in the DT department.

·         prepare tools, equipment and materials for lessons and displays.

·         undertake a practical health and safety role for the department.

Experience working in a school environment and a strong understanding of health and safety legislation are a plus, as are strong IT skills.  The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator and a confident team player who enjoys helping students and takes pride in their progress.

Hours of work, salary and benefits    

          ·         This is a permanent post (subject to satisfactory completion of a probationary period lasting 6 months).

·         The hours of work are from 8:45am to 4:45pm on Mondays to Fridays during Ipswich School term time (35 weeks per annum) with a one hour unpaid break for lunch (7 hours per day, 35 hours per week).  Some flexibility with start and finish times may be possible. A total of 5 other days will be worked at the beginning or end of term, as directed by the Head of Design Technology.

·         The salary for this post (for the hours as described above) will be £19,866 per annum and includes the holiday pay per annum as required by the Working Time Regulations.

·         Free lunch is provided in the School Dining Hall during term time when the kitchen is in operation.

·         Staff are able to use the School's swimming pool and fitness gym (in compliance with appropriate rules and regulations).

·         You will have access to Smarthealth, the School’s wellbeing app for staff which offers 24/7 GP access and mental health support.

·         After 3 months' service and/or in line with workplace pension legislation, the post holder will be entitled to join a defined contribution pension scheme, with a generous employer contribution and life cover 

Closing Date And Interview Arrangements

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For the full job description and application form please follow the links below. Completed application forms should be returned by by noon on 18th March 2026 to: Director of HR, Ipswich School, 25 Henley Road, Ipswich, IP1 3SG or via email.  Interviews are likely to be held in the week commencing 23rd March.  If selected for interview, candidates will be expected to bring evidence of work completed which would best demonstrate their skills and suitability for the post.

Candidates may be contacted or invited to interview prior to the closing date, and we may close this vacancy early if suitable candidates apply. Therefore, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. 

Please advise us of any special requirements you may have if you are called for interview. If your special requirements mean that you need to submit this application in a different format, please contact us.

We will acknowledge safe receipt of all applications, but if we have not been in touch with you further, then we regret that your application will have been unsuccessful, but we would like to thank you for your interest in this vacancy and Ipswich School.

Please Note

Ipswich School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the job, including checks with past employers and an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.