Vacancies

Required November 2026

Salary Scale 5 SCP range 12-17 FTE £29,542-£32,046 Actual salary £19,594 - £21,193
27.5 hours p/w Mon to Fri 8:30 – 2:30 (includes a 30 -minute unpaid lunch break)

We will consider flexible working patterns

Herschel Grammar School is seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Design and Technology Technician to join our outstanding Design and Technology department. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a highly regarded department within a well-resourced and modern workshop, supporting high-quality teaching and learning. The team of teachers and support staff in the department have been working together for several years and provide a very friendly, and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Preparing, ordering and managing materials and resources required for practical lessons
• Maintaining machinery, tools and equipment to ensure the highest standards of health and safety
• Organising and managing the efficient storage of resources
• Supporting teaching staff and students during practical lessons

The ideal candidate will:

• Have practical workshop experience and a strong awareness of health and safety
• Be organised, reliable and able to work independently as well as part of a team
  Knowledge of CAD/CAM, would be an advantage, or if not, a willingness and aptitude to learn how to use these programmes and equipment (Laser cutter / 3D printer)

Professional Development:
Herschel Grammar School is committed to staff development, and opportunities for additional training are available for the right candidate. This role would suit someone passionate about Design and Technology who enjoys supporting young people and contributing to a high-performing department.

Further details and an application form can be found below. Completed application form should be emailed to hpa@herschel.slough.sch.uk. Informal discussions and visits to our schools are always welcome.

Application deadline: 2 November 2026.  We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date for an exceptional candidate.

The Schelwood Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  

An enhanced DBS is required for this post.  CVs are not acceptable. 

Required Mid-October/November 2026| Term time including INSET days
8.15am to 4.15pm including unpaid lunch time of 30 minutes

Rate of pay – NJC Scale 5 SCP point range 12-17 £29,542 - £32,046 plus London Fringe Allowance of £1,142
(e.g. pro-rata salary £26,719 - £28,900 depending on experience, includes London Weighting)

Some flexibility in hours/days may be possible

Herschel Grammar School is a mixed, selective school graded ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted. We are seeking an enthusiastic, hardworking and flexible HLTA to coordinate aspects of our SEND provision and support an existing EHCP pupil with visual impairment in Year 10.  TA’s also support the wider SEND cohort.

The post holder will be responsible for coordinating and providing support to SEND pupils inside and outside the classroom and will work within our small but dynamic SEND team. The appointment will be subject to a clear DBS search.

In return we can offer you a competitive salary and a friendly and supportive working environment. You have the option to join the Local Government Pension Scheme in which the employee pays 5.8% and the employer contributes a further 20.6%.

Information on this post and an application form (CVs will not be considered) can be downloaded below. Completed application forms should be emailed to hpa@herschel.slough.sch.uk  

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. NOR 1098 including 313 in sixth form.

Closing date for applications: Monday 2 November 2026.

We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date for an exceptional candidate.

The Schelwood Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  
An enhanced DBS is required for this post.  CVs are not acceptable.