The Post
The College is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and hardworking Design Technology Technician to join the College’s Product Design and Engineering Department. The successful applicant will be required to work with staff and students on the courses to support practical elements of learning in the workshop, as well as maintain equipment and high standards of health and safety.
The post is available on a permanent, part-time basis. The post holder will be required to work term-time only (39 weeks per year) from 8.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday (with 45 minutes unpaid lunchbreak) (85.62%).
Previous experience of working with teenagers is desirable, but not essential. The post holder will spend a significant amount of the working day interacting with students, so the ability to feel confident in the presence of and communicating with young adults is essential. The role also requires experience of working with power tools and resistant materials.
The post requires commitment and flexibility in the approach to work, with the ability to remain calm at all times. Occasional evening work is required for which time off in lieu will be given.
Salary
The salary for this post is from £23,804.07 to £24,804.11 per annum (FTE £27,802 to £28,970).
Applying
Applicants are asked to complete and return the enclosed application form to the Personnel Department by email to jobs@reigate.ac.uk as soon as possible, but no later than 9.00am on Monday 27 April 2026.
When completing their application, candidates are asked to indicate:
- Any experience you have of working as a DT Technician
- Any experience you have of working with power tools and resistant materials
- Any experience you have of working with young adults
- Any experience you have of working as part of a team
- Any other relevant experience relating to the post
Safeguarding
Reigate College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. These posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on successful applicants including an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Please note that it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. The college will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates in accordance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.
Application Form - Support Staff
