DT Technician

About Us

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a community that values dignity, community, wisdom, and hope.
• Work in a supportive and collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth.
• Enjoy access to excellent facilities and resources to support your teaching, including the use of iPads for every student as part of our innovative approach to learning.
• Be at the forefront of our exciting curriculum development, where technology and traditional teaching methods blend seamlessly to enhance the educational experience of every child.
• Make a positive impact on the lives of young people and lifelong learning.

About Holy Trinity Church of England School:

Holy Trinity Church of England School is a vibrant and inclusive community located in Crawley, a culturally rich and diverse town. Crawley has fantastic transport links sitting halfway between Croydon and Brighton on the M23 corridor. There is also a fast train service between London Victoria, East Croydon, Haywards Heath and Brighton, in addition to other lines that serve the South. The school operates a minibus service for staff at the start and end of the day serving the three stations in Crawley (Ifield, Crawley and Three Bridges). The school is also the most well connected by bus of the six secondary schools in this area.

Rooted in Christian values, our ethos is underpinned by four key values: dignity, community, wisdom, and hope. We are dedicated to inspiring every student and providing an environment where our students can truly excel, both academically and personally.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and warmly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures and experiences. We believe that a variety of perspectives enriches our community and enhances our ability to serve and support everyone in our school community. We welcome people from all ethnicities, faiths, abilities, genders and sexual orientations, and are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all. If you're passionate, driven and share our belief in the key values of dignity, community, wisdom and hope which underpin our school then we invite you to apply and bring your unique voice and talents to our team.

Crawley's rich diversity and multiculturalism make our school an exciting place to work, where every day presents new challenges and rewards. As part of our team, you'll be supported in your professional development and have the opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our curriculum. We are committed to raising standards and unlocking the potential of every child, and we're looking for someone who shares our passion for excellence and innovation.

Job Details

We are looking for a Design and Technology Technician to join us in this part - time, permanent role as soon as possible. Applicants need to be reliable, enthusiastic and dedicated to providing an excellent service.

You will join the technician team responsible providing support for the Art, Design and Technology faculty. Your specific responsibility will be for the workshop areas that also include an electronics laboratory and soon to be completed CAD/CAM facilities. The department has variety of specialised equipment, including a laser cutter.

What You Need to Succeed

The ideal candidate will have an engineering background and/or previous technical experience, although support and training will be provided as necessary. A willingness to learn and the ability to work as part of a team is essential. You should have a good standard of education and be IT literate with excellent literacy and numeracy skills.

Further Information

Holy Trinity CofE School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.

How to Apply

To apply for this role please download the job description and application form below.

Please complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description).

Once complete please return this to by 9am on Thursday 8th January 2026.

Interview date – w/c 12th January 2026.

The closing and interview dates are a guide only. We intend to review applications as they are received and call those shortlisted for immediate interview. An early application is advised, as once we have appointed, we will close the recruitment process.

Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us.

NOTE TO CANDIDATES - Please do not select the 'Apply online' button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site.

The reference number for this role is SCHO01553.

LOCATION

Crawley area

CONTRACT TYPE

Permanent

JOB TYPE

Education - School Support

CLOSING DATE

08 January 2026