DT Technician

Culford School

Suffolk

Job type:
Part Time, Permanent
Apply by:
30 November 2025

Job overview

has a positive and can do attitude who enjoys working with others in a team
enjoys working with children aged from 10-18 years old
has a good understanding of workshop tools, processes and materials and is willing to learn all aspects and areas of the Culford School workshops

Job Purpose

Key Responsibilities and Duties

Key Responsibilities and Duties

Working with and supporting the pupils, guiding and mentoring them
Supervise students, ensuring their safety in the department and their progress.
Ensure that all tools and equipment complies to the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and to BS4163 and subsequent amendments
-There is a simple system of weekly and termly checks that needs following
-Inspection, testing and updating of equipment
-Sharpening, repairing, replacing of tools and equipment
-Making updates or modifications to equipment
Ordering of materials and tools and equipment
Managing the simple spreadsheet that adds up everything the department has spent
Preparing materials for classes
Preparing equipment for classes
Assisting with exhibitions and displays
Making things for the department (storage units and racks, display plinths etc)
Attend and contribute to weekly departmental meetings
Helping the HoD to organise and manage the Health and Safety Docummentation

Person Specification

A positive and can do attitude who enjoys working with others in a team - essential
Enjoys working with children aged from 10-18 years old - essential
Has a very good understanding and experience of working in a range of workshop materials with a range of workshop tools and processes and is willing to learn all areas of the Culford School workshop.
Good numeracy and literacy skills - essential
DATA Health and Safety accreditation or willingness to work towards this (paid for by the school)
Computer literate or be willing to learn (there will be a need to be involved in email, simple Spreadsheets and CAD)
Excellent communication skills
Ability to relate well to children and adults
Ability to work as part of a team,
Good time management and organisational skills
A good understanding of health and safety and the risk assessment process and a willingness to learn more and be involved in the management of the H&S files
Experience of using a range of tools and equipment
Able to maintain and repair all tools and equipment
Understanding of relevant policies/codes of practice and awareness of safeguarding legislation
Effective use of ICT to support learning or be willing to learn

Working Hours (but we can be flexible)

Supporting the School

Demonstrate awareness of the school’s educational and behavioural policies for developing students.
Accompany teaching staff and students on visits, trips and out of school activities as required and take responsibility for a group under the supervision of the teacher.
Attend weekly meetings and discussions, which contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the department and the school.
Adhere to the Staff Code of Conduct, dress code and other policies relating to staff.
Demonstrate a record of excellent attendance and punctuality.
Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to Safeguarding, Health & Safety, security, confidentiality and data protection reporting all concerns to the appropriate person as agreed.
Be aware of and support diversity and ensure all students have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.
Participate in the school’s performance appraisal/ performance related pay/performance development scheme in order to develop and enhance personal and service performance.
Any other duties as reasonably requested by the Head Teacher.

Safeguarding

All appointments are subject to pre-employment checks to meet vetting and barring requirements. For more information about that process please refer to the application form.

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About Culford School

Established in 1881, Culford School is a co-educational, all-through, independent school in the town of Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. Offering places to around 700 pupils aged 1-18, the selective school sits on a large plot of rural land and boasts a mix of 18th-century buildings and modern teaching facilities.

Although the majority of Culford’s children are day pupils, the school offers boarding facilities for prep and senior pupils. Prospective students are expected to pass examinations across a broad range of subjects. The precise nature of the admissions procedure differs depending on the age of the child applying for entry.

Head

Claire Bentley

Values and vision

Culford School was originally founded in the Methodist tradition and as a result takes pride in the cultural and spiritual development of its pupils. Students are instilled with a strong moral code and encouraged to value themselves and the work they produce, as well as to always have respect for their fellow pupils and staff members.

ISI report

“The quality of pupils’ personal development throughout the school is excellent and is supported by strong pastoral care. Pupils have high levels of moral and social awareness, and a clear sense of right and wrong, demonstrating emotional maturity. They treat each other with tolerance and respect and there are excellent relationships between staff and pupils.”

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