JOB OVERVIEW

At Kent College, Canterbury, we are looking to appoint a motivated and enthusiastic design technician to provide technical support and assist the teaching and learning activities of the Design & Technology department, and to ensure the safe and proper use and maintenance of resources and equipment.  The Design Technician will be an experienced technician who has the potential to develop into an excellent member of the academic support team.

The successful candidate should be self-motivated, have the ability to work well in a busy environment, and be able to communicate effectively with pupils and staff at all levels.

WHY CHOOSE US

Kent College is a co-educational school with a Methodist foundation. The school is located in Canterbury, just one hour from the centre of London by train. The Senior School (11 – 18 years) has some 600 boys and girls, approximately one-third boarding and two-thirds day. This is a fabulous opportunity to work for a happy, caring and successful school in which pupils feel supported and encouraged to aim for high standards of achievement and conduct.

The school was graded as excellent in all categories in the recent inspection conducted by ISI in October 2022, the Independent Schools Inspectorate that conducts inspections on behalf of the Secretary of State for Education.

THE POSITION

The position is full-time (40 hours per week including breaks), term time plus one week (36 weeks per academic year, September to August).

Please see the attached Job Pack for more information.

We offer private healthcare with Benenden, reduced gym membership, free on-site parking, free lunch during term time, cycle to work scheme, home and tech scheme, subsidised fitness classes…

Closing date: 14th February 2025, although if a pool of suitable candidates becomes available before that date the College reserves the right to interview and appoint without further notice.

Safeguarding Statement:
Kent College Canterbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Kent College staff and pupils are proud to be part of a welcoming international boarding community. We value diversity and promote equality at all levels, and we are passionate about attracting a diverse pool of applications through an inclusive appointment process. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of this process for any candidate with a disability. We warmly welcome applications from professionals of all backgrounds and communities, regardless of ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion, and we particularly encourage applicants who identify as Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic groups as these groups are currently underrepresented in our community.

Please note that we may prioritise applications from current Kent College redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward

Applications must be made via Kent College’s online application system; CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered.