DT Technician
35 hours per week – Monday to Friday - Hours 8am to 4pm
September 2026 start - Term time + INSET + 1-week holiday work = 40 weeks
Salary Sc3 (pts 5-6) £31,086 - £31,530pa.
Pro-rata actual salary: £26,855 - £27,239 pa (pay award pending)
Sydenham School is seeking to recruit a talented individual to join our team as a Design and Technology Technician. Applicants will be experienced in using workshop machinery, have a secure understanding of Health and Safety procedures and be able to communicate effectively with staff and students at all levels.
The role demands a high level of organisational planning and the capacity to provide a first-class service that meets the needs of both students and the curriculum. There will be a strong focus on actively promoting the enjoyment of all aspects of Product Design and Textiles.
We believe that all of our students are capable of performing highly. Sydenham School can offer you a professional challenge and a rewarding opportunity, working with a collaborative Leadership Team that is passionate about the achievement and progress of every student in all areas.
If you are interested in an opportunity to build on established success an application pack can be downloaded from our website at:
https://www.sydenham.lewisham.sch.uk/about/vacancies
Alternatively further details can be obtained from our HR Department: 0208 699 6731 ext 431
The closing date for applications is 9am Wednesday 24th June 2026
Interview date to be confirmed
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
The school is committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and diversity. We have a clear commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Safeguarding is the ‘golden thread’ that runs through the school. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed
Original evidence of the right to work within the United Kingdom will be required prior to commencement of employment i.e. National Insurance Number, Work Permits or Indefinite Leave to Remain. If the applicant has lived/worked overseas for 12 months or more since the age of 18, they will also be required to obtain a Certificate of Good Conduct from the country(ies) they lived/worked in at their own expense and provide these for our records.
Lewisham is a vibrant and culturally diverse borough. This reflected in all aspects of daily life, from the response to the pandemic where the community rallied to support our most vulnerable residents, to the 170 languages spoken in our homes, schools and businesses. We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.
As we plan ahead, we are working towards a fairer, greener, healthier and more economically sound future for all in Lewisham. This means continuing our efforts to tackle climate change for generations to come; ensuring that good health and wellbeing is equally accessible to everyone; and safeguarding local jobs and up-skilling residents with tools they need to succeed. Building on the community spirit and activism that has been so prevalent in recent years, we are committed to creating a Future Lewisham we can all have a part in.
