Learning Resource Technician at Darrick Wood School

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/DWS/90104

Location

Lovibonds Avenue, Orpington, Kent, BR6 8ER

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

£23,929.00 Annually (Actual)
NJC Scale 2 point 3 £28617 pro rata pa

Hours Per Week

Weeks Per Year

Closing Date

1:00pm, Wed 13th May, 2026

Start Date

as soon as candidate's notice period allows

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

week commencing Monday 18th May 2026

Interview Date(s) week commencing Monday 18th May 2026

About this Role

Main Purpose of the Job

To provide high-quality practical, technical, and operational support across the School, supporting the effective delivery of teaching and learning and the smooth day-to-day operations of the School.

The Learning Resource Technician will work independently, responding flexibly to identified needs across departments (e.g. Art, Movement and Performing Arts, Science), reprographics, display boards, and the safe management of equipment and resources.

Responsibilities and Duties

Curriculum and Departmental Support

Provide practical and technical support to teaching staff, particularly within Art and MPA subjects.

Prepare materials, resources, and equipment for lessons.

Maintain and safely store specialist equipment.

Manage stock levels and ordering of materials.

Provide pre/post-lesson practical support.

Reprographics and Printing

Operate central photocopying and printing equipment.

Manage staff print requests and priorities.

Order paper, toner, and consumables.

Liaise with suppliers and service engineers.

Displays and Visual Presentation

Install and maintain corridor and shared-area displays.

Mount work professionally and safely.

Maintain display boards and hardware.

Work within the School’s longer-term display approach.

Health, Safety and Safeguarding

Work in accordance with Health and Safety policies.

Carry out manual handling and work safely at height.

Comply with safeguarding and child protection requirements.

Darrick Wood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out; references will be sought, and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory body.

Full details are on the attached candidate pack.