Design and Engineering Teaching Assistant/Technician

Part Time

To start ASAP

This is an excellent opportunity to join a vibrant and highly successful department in an outstanding school. The Design and Engineering Department at Hampton promotes innovation, resourcefulness and independent learning, encouraging each pupil to reach his full potential through individual design and make projects.

Responsible to the Head of Design Engineering, the Teaching Assistant/Technician is required to assist in the smooth running of Hampton’s thriving Design and Engineering department.

Excellent communication, interpersonal and IT skills, combined with a willingness to learn and work as part of a team is essential. Workshop experience and a genuine interest and enjoyment of product design and all things technical is desirable.

Hampton’s Design and Engineering pupils produce exceptional work, and in recent years, several Hamptonians have won highly prestigious Arkwright Scholarships, designed to nurture future leaders in Engineering and Design.

Hampton offers attractive benefits such as including pension, private healthcare, cycle to work scheme, free on-site lunch during working hours and sports & fitness facilities.

The position is part-time and working hours will be 8.35am – 12.35pm during Hampton School term time plus two weeks.

The pro-rata salary for 20 hours per week, term time will be between circa £12,518 - £13,164 per annum (the full-time equivalent being between £27,990 - £29,435 per annum). Hampton also offers an attractive benefits package including free lunch, cycle to work scheme, fitness facilities and a Healthcare cash plan, subject to eligibility.

The role would be suitable for Product Design, Engineering or Stage/Theatre set construction graduates.

The School reserves the right to commence or complete the interview process at any time prior to the closing date so we encourage applications as soon as possible.

Hampton is one of the country’s foremost independent schools and is rated 'exceptional' by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) for pupils’ achievements and learning. Inspectors also praised the School for fostering a culture “in which the individual matters and everyone’s contribution is valued.” Equity, diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our ethos and the School has a thriving partnerships programme.

Further details of the post can be found in the attached job description and by visiting the Hampton School website.

To apply please click here to complete the Hampton School Application form.

Hampton School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful applicant will be subject to child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced disclosure through the DBS. The post holder's responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom s/he is responsible, or with whom s/he comes into contact will be to adhere to and ensure compliance with the School's Safeguarding Policy and Procedures at all times. Hampton School is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Hampton School is a Registered Charity No 1120005. Company No 06264434.