Design Technology Technician at Bedford Girls' School
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About this Role
Start date: 1 September 2026
25 hours per week, Term Time Only.
£25,735 per annum (Full time equivalent) £13,409.22 per annum (Actual Salary)
About Bedford Girls’ School:
At Bedford Girls’ School, we believe in empowering our students to become confident, compassionate, and accomplished individuals who aspire to change the world around them. We achieve outstanding academic excellence and are dedicated to offering a truly holistic education.
The Role:
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and self-motivated D & T Technician to join our thriving Design Technology department. Your role will consist of the following:
- Assist with the smooth running of the department including daily care, organisation and maintenance of workshop machinery and workshop tools, ensuring rooms are checked as requested by staff, disposing of unwanted items and rubbish, labelling resources, unpacking deliveries and maintaining order in the store cupboards.
- Assist staff with the preparation of lessons, preparing, cutting and organising DT materials, and making prototypes.
- Assist staff and students with students' work including photocopying work, arranging displays, photographing students' work for the school magazine, website and display board, and preparing work for moderation.
- To provide additional support for the Theatre Technician in the construction of sets and props for school productions and examination performances at specific points in the academic year
- Provide technical advice and guidance to students across a range of materials, processes and technologies, including timber, polymers, CAD software, and both traditional and modern manufacturing techniques.
What We’re Looking For:
- You will have excellent organisational and communication skills with the ability to remain calm under pressure.
- You will have a good knowledge of workshop machinery as you will be required to prepare materials and equipment required for the lessons and after school clubs.
Why Join Bedford Girls’ School:
Be part of an outstanding forward-looking school who have an ambitious vision to develop the next generation of creative thinkers, change-makers and problem-solvers. Become a member of a friendly inclusive community which values its employees, offering opportunities for professional development and growth. We offer a wide range of benefits including an excellent pension scheme, life insurance, hospital surgical treatment insurance, and a cash plan scheme that includes a variety of wellbeing benefits.
Closing date: 6th July 2026
Interview Date: 8th July 2026
Applicants are encouraged to apply early as immediate interviews are available for exceptional candidates. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications.
Our Application Portal can be accessed via our website:
At Bedford Girls’ School, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We believe that a diverse team enriches our school community and helps us better meet the needs of our students.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
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Contact Details
HR@harpurtrust.org.uk
Bedford Girls' School would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:
- Interests and Co-Curricular Activities: Please give details of any interests or skills that you could bring to The Harpur Trust for the purposes of co-curricular and extra-curricular activity:
- Supporting Statement: Please give your reasons for applying for this post and say why you believe you are suitable for the position. Study the job description and person specification and describe any experience and skills you have gained in other jobs or similar environments which demonstrate your ability and aptitude to undertake the duties of the post. Continue on a separate sheet if necessary.
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