Design & Technology Technician - Part-time

The Harvey Grammar School, Folkestone

  • Ref:KCC886-4101-51S
  • Posted:18/09/2025
  • Pay:HGS4 £17,188.55 (pro rata to £25,353 FTE)
  • Start Date:November 2025
  • App Close Date:30/09/2025 at 12:00
  • Interviews:Friday 3rd October 2025

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There is an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified person to play a crucial role in the daily operations of our Design & Technology Department.

The post is required from November 2025 for 30 hours per week for 43.6 paid weeks per year.  The salary will be pro rata to £25,353 for a full-time appointment.  In addition, Benenden Healthcare is provided for any staff wanting to take up the opportunity.

We are looking for someone to support both staff and students in our Design & Technology Department, helping to create a safe, well-resourced, and inspiring space for learning. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining resources and ensuring health and safety procedures are followed at all times.

Applications are welcomed from candidates fitting this profile, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion. 

If you think you are the person to join our team, please complete an application form (available from the School Website – www.harveygs.kent.sch.uk/vacancies).  CVs will not be accepted.

The school is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

This post is subject to enhanced DBS clearance.

Application closing date:            12pm on Tuesday 30th September 2025

Interview date:                           Friday 3rd October 2025

Information about the school

The Harvey Grammar School is an outstanding selective 11–18 boys’ grammar school with a distinguished history dating back to 1674. The school has a potent mix of bright, well-motivated pupils and highly qualified, experienced staff.

With a proven track record of helping pupils develop into well-rounded individuals with excellent academic records, the Harvey is committed to developing both academic potential and personal growth. Outside of the regular school day, the School offers a range of extra-curricular activities.

Our ethos is one of encouraging our young men to work hard, play hard and to be supportive of fellow pupils. Every pupil is given the support to identify and develop his particular talents, whether they be in the academic, sporting, creative or other fields.

The Harvey is committed to its founding principles, being to serve the brightest boys in Shepway regardless of their social background. Our ultimate aim is that all our boys enjoy their time at the Harvey, are instilled with strong community values and develop into self-assured, articulate and helpful young men, being ready and equipped to go on to the next stage of their careers.

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.