D&T Technician

D&T Technician

The School
Churcher’s College is an Independent coeduca-

safe environment for learning across the year

groups. The department comprises of two

tional day school offering Nursery, Junior, Sen-

full-time subject specialists, one part-time

ior and Sixth Form education. With 1060 pupils

subject specialist and two technicians. All pupils

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Assist with maintenance of the fabric of the

department

Daily checking of department consumables

Maintain and develop suitable storage solu-

in the Senior School and 250 pupils in the

study the subject until the end of year 9 with

tions for materials

Junior School of approximately equal numbers

exam groups at GCSE and A level. The subject

•  Weekly maintenance of laser cutters

of boys and girls, Churcher’s College enjoys

enjoys good uptake in the examination groups

•  Weekly clearance of extraction bins

recognition as one of the most accomplished

and achieves great examination result success,

independent, coeducational day schools in the

being one of the top performing subjects in the

country.

school.

The school is hosted on two campus sites in

Hampshire enabling the Junior School and

Nursery pupils to flourish in their own beautiful

grounds in Liphook, whilst maintaining close

links to the Senior School and Sixth Form

located in nearby Petersfield. Both sites offer

Main Duties
Classroom Support (to both teachers and

pupils)
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Ensure the correct materials and equipment

on-site playing fields and unrivalled facilities,

are available for the daily timetabled  lessons

providing the comfort and opportunities of an

open, healthy environment.

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Set up equipment for demonstrations and

prepare teaching aids

Clearing up of equipment on the completion

Churcher’s College offers the widest range of

of lessons, maintaining a clean and safe

experiences and the opportunity to be the best.

environment

Administration and General Duties
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Monitoring and ordering of stock materials,

following school purchasing protocol and

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ensuring competitive prices

Ongoing ordering of materials for upcoming

projects (working to teaching plan)

Maintenance of strong relationships with

our suppliers

Maintain a record of suppliers and sources

of specific materials for future reference

Establish and maintain computerised stock

control system on the network

Be available for Open Days, Private View

evenings and school trips as necessary

Perform appropriate risk assessments

and monitoring of safety equipment and

procedures.

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Liaise with head of department to ensure

The school has received independent acknowl-

edgement for its academic success, creative

arts, performing arts, adventurous activities

and sporting achievements.   Churcher’s is

an inclusive school where parents, children,

staff and friends all contribute to the rich and

broad education provided. We aim to nurture

children into educated, informed, socially

responsible and respectful citizens ready to

succeed in life.

The Role
An enthusiastic and well qualified individual

is required to join the Design Technology  De-

partment; this role offers technical and prac-

tical support to both pupils and staff ensuring

the smooth running of this busy department.

You will need to ensure both equipment and

•  Working with pupils to assist in the devel-
opment of their projects when directed by
teaching staff

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Assist teachers with specialised equipment

all health and safety protocols are in place

Any other reasonable tasks to assist teach-

including the updating of risk assessment/

ers in the smooth running of the  department

COSHH information.

Maintenance and Preparation (to ensure

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Liaise with the maintenance department

equipment is safe and fully functioning,

when required to ensure department is well

causing minimal interruption to teaching

maintained (raise tickets as appropriate)

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Maintenance of all wood, metal and plastics

machinery

Sharpening and maintenance of all tools and

equipment

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Attend weekly department meetings

Assist with the management of text books

Health and Safety and Training
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Undertake regular training to keep up

Preparation of materials for pupil projects

to date with developments in the design

Distribution of workshop consumables such

technology field

as abrasives, paints, screws etc.

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Establish regular communication with the

Daily checks of workbench equipment and

materials are fit for purpose and maintain a

tools racks – restocking as appropriate

HoD on health and safety issues and any

week) for 43 weeks (term time 35 weeks + 3

enhanced DBS check. A copy of the school policy

other concerns

weeks during school holiday plus 5 weeks paid

on DBS is available on  request.

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D&T technicians should manage their time

holiday). Part-time applications are welcome.

well and plan ahead to ensure all materials

Two written references will be required and any

and  equipment are available and operation-

Pay: Competitive salary dependent on experi-

gaps in employment records will be investigated.

al for upcoming projects/modules. Advance
discussions with teaching staff and refer-
ence to the year planner will be essential.

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All staff within the school will need to be

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Start date: September 2026

committed to pupil welfare and safeguard-

Probation period: Six months

It is also necessary for all staff to notify the Head-

master before appointment of any convictions,

or other factors  which may be relevant to their

employment in a school environment.

ing and conduct themselves appropriately

Churcher’s College is committed to safeguard-

and complete any relevant or required

Notice: A written notice period of half a term is

ing and promoting the  welfare of children and

training.

required for either the Employer or Employee to

young people and expects all staff to share this

reasonably terminate the employment contract.

commitment.

Personal Qualities
•  Well organised and forward planner

Pension: The post holder is entitled to join the

Churcher’s College aims to be a fair employer and

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Can do attitude” to problem solving

School’s Pension Scheme.

is committed to  equal opportunities and does not

Approachable and adaptable working style

discriminate against employees on the basis of

Team player

To Apply Please send completed the appli-

gender, ethnic origin, disability or age.

Able to work alone and use initiative

cation form (available from the website) and

Ability to adjust communication style to dif-

letter of application to Claire Buckton, HR

Closing date: Monday 20 April 2026

fering audiences including a range of pupils

Manager, Churcher’s College. Ramshill, Pe-

Strong communication skills

tersfield, Hampshire GU31 4AS, or by  email to

Interviews: Wednesday 29 April 2026

A passion to help children learn and develop

recruitment@churcherscollege.com.

to their potential

Vetting/recruitment: All staff appointed to posi-

tions at Churcher’s College must undergo an

Skills & Experience
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Good  standard  of  practical  knowledge,

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working  with  wood,  metal  and  plastics

Ideally have some experience of metal

welding MIG/TIG

Good understanding of and ability to use

relevant equipment/technology

•  Working knowledge of Microsoft Office,

including Word, Excel and Outlook

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Ideally, some working knowledge of 3D de-

sign (SolidWorks) and 2D design (TechSoft)

or equivalent

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Previous experience working as D&T tech-

nician would be beneficial but not essential

as strong industry experience would also be

appropriate

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Some experience working with children or

young people is desirable

Current Health and Safety training certifi-

cate is desirable

Employment Terms
Location: Churcher’s College Senior School, Ram-

shill, Petersfield GU31 4AS

Responsible to: Head of Design Technology

Hours: 8:30 - 16:30 Monday to Friday with 30 mins

for lunch (37.5 hours per