Design and Technology Technician
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Position Overview & Specifications
Salary Grade D5-9 £21,759 - £23,222 Grade E9-15 – £23,222 – £25,627 depending on experience
Hours: 8.00am - 4.00pm - 36 hours per week (Term time + 1 week)
Start Date: As soon as possible
Coombe Girls’ School and Sixth Form is a comprehensive girls’ state secondary school, with a co-educational Sixth Form. The school is heavily oversubscribed and is committed to providing an excellent education to children in the local area. We are proud of the progress our students make from their starting points during their time with us: the school’s Progress 8 score was +0.68 and 42% of GCSE entries were graded 7 to 9 last year. The school is proud to be part of the Coombe Academy Trust.
Our school is vibrant and diverse, serving the local area of New Malden. We value every individual and the rich wealth of experience, knowledge, values and beliefs they bring to our school. The experience and talent you will bring to our school will ensure we continue to provide the best education for our students and further increase the breadth of opportunity for the next generation. We particularly encourage applications from colleagues in underrepresented groups.
The Design and Technology Department at Coombe Academy Trust is seeking to appoint a technician to support these popular and busy departments across both Coombe Boys’ School and Coombe Girls’ School. The split per week is 2 days at Coombe Boys' School and 3 days at Coombe Girls' School.
The successful candidate will have a flexible and hands on approach to their job, have well developed practical skills and be competent in the use of associated machinery. The post includes the preparation of teaching materials, organisation of stock, maintenance of equipment and record keeping. The opportunity for further training will be given.
We will offer you:
- An exciting opportunity in a vibrant outstanding school
- A guaranteed CPD plan tailored to individual requirements including financial support for ‘M’ Level study.
- A supportive department and Leadership Team
- Access to an Employee Wellbeing Programme including counselling and mentoring
- Employee benefits such as cycle scheme, Pension Scheme and access to the CSSC member benefits scheme
- Touch screen chromebooks with G Suite education embedded throughout
- Free onsite Parking
- An enthusiastic Staff Association offering opportunities for staff sport and socialising
- Excellent location with direct rail links to London Waterloo (25 mins) and a frequent bus service to Kingston upon Thames
Our ideal candidate will:
- Be a highly competent Technician
- Have a specialism within Product Design
- Have the commitment to be part of an innovative and forward thinking school
- Play a full and active role in the life of the school
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £21,759.00-£25,627.00 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Design and Technology Technician roles across Coombe Girls' School's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £21,759 - £25,627 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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