Job Type

Part time, 32.5 hrs / week Term Time only + 5 days

Salary Information

£19,180 p.a.

Job Description

“A mature and harmonious learning environment.” Ofsted

“Students are well behaved. They are treated as individuals and with respect. There is a really good atmosphere in college for students and staff. I feel appreciated as a member of staff and feel that my skills and experience are being utilised and recognised.” Staff Questionnaire May 2025

DESIGN TECHNOLOGY TECHNICIAN

32.5 hours a week, term time only plus one week

Salary: £19,180 p.a.

Immediate start available

Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 13^th October 2025

The DT department at Freman College consists of a Food Technology classroom a fully equipped workshop and an IT suite and was fully refurbished in 2020. We teach Resistant Materials to GCSE and A level and Food Preparation and Nutrition to GCSE.

This, sometimes demandingly physical role, is to support across both subjects and is consequently varied. You will be weighing out ingredients for a food practical one minute and cutting up wood the next. So being of a practical nature is imperative.

You must be willing to train to a Level 2 in Food Safety and undertake a DATA accredited Corte Health and Safety training course.

Freman College is an oversubscribed upper school with around 1,050 students in years 9 – 13, including around 280 students in the Sixth Form.

If you would like to discuss the post or arrange a visit, please telephone to speak with the Business Manager, Sam Hebditch, on 01763 271818.

Read our fantastic Ofsted report to find out more about us.

To apply please complete the support staff application form and accompany it with a covering letter detailing how your experience, skills and qualities equip you for the post. Applications can be posted to the college or emailed to admin@freman.org.uk.

We reserve the right to close the post early for an exceptional candidate.

Freman College is an equal opportunities employer. The college has a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake child protection screening including online searches, checks with past employers and an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

How to apply

To apply please complete the support staff application form and accompany it with a covering letter detailing how your experience, skills and qualities equip you for the post. Applications can be posted to the college or emailed to admin@freman.org.uk.

Closing date

Oct 13, 2025