Design Technology Technician

35 hours per week, Term Time plus Inset days

Grade 3, Points 5–7 £25,583 - £26,403 per annum, pro rata

Actual Salary £20,792 - £21,458 per annum

Permanent – Start date: September 2026

An exciting opportunity has emerged for a Design Technology Technician to join our DT Department, delivering outstanding technical support to the team and enhancing teaching and learning throughout the Design Technology curriculum. The perfect candidate will assist both teachers and students during practical activities, manage inventory, coordinate equipment maintenance, and handle various administrative duties related to the department.

The successful candidate will:

assist teachers and students during lessons and practical tasks
support in extra-curricular activities
maintain stock and arrange maintenance of equipment and general administrative tasks relevant to the department
ideally, you will have a DT background, but this is not essential
have strong practical skills, excellent communication and teamwork skills and the ability to cope with competing demands

Salary & Benefits

Salary from £20792 to £21458 per year

We offer the successful candidate:

opportunity to be part of a strong community and supportive workforce
a calm and welcoming environment which enjoys a large amount of green, open spaces
supportive induction programme and CPD opportunities
free parking
onsite catering and nursery
salary sacrifice schemes including Cycle to Work and an Employee Assistance Freephone Helpline

Location

Frome College
Bath road
Frome
Somerset
BA11 2HQ

Frome College is a successful, vibrant, and forward thinking 13-19 Upper School with approximately 1300 students. It is a fast-moving College within the Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership. We are based on a stunning campus in easy reach of Bath and Bristol. Frome itself is a thriving market town, with a vibrant artistic community with the renowned Frome Festival, monthly Sunday market and many restaurants and 2 theatres, one of which is on campus.