Design assistant

School Overview

St Nicholas School Alphaville is a leading international school committed to providing a dynamic, inquiry-based education. Our Secondary Design & Technology Department encourages innovation, critical thinking, and hands-on problem-solving. We are seeking a proactive and safety-conscious Design Assistant to support our faculty and ensure a secure, productive learning environment.

The role

This is a practical, workshop-based support role. You'll work alongside our Design & Technology teachers to keep lessons moving and students safe. Day-to-day, that means:

• Maintaining health and safety standards across the design studio spaces
• Managing materials inventory and preparing resources for lessons
• Supporting students during practical sessions with troubleshooting, demonstrating, guiding
• Operating and maintaining equipment including hand tools, 3D printers, and laser cutters (training provided)
• Assisting with the upkeep of digital fabrication tools and CAD/CAM software where relevant

What we are looking for

• Experience in a practical environment (workshop, fabrication lab, makerspace, construction, or similar)
• Comfortable working with and around young people
• Able to communicate clearly in English (daily interaction with students and international staff)
• Organised, reliable, and genuinely safety-conscious, not just box-ticking

Desirable

• Experience in a school or educational setting
• Familiarity with digital fabrication tools: 3D printing, laser cutting, CAD/CAM software
• First aid certification or formal health & safety training

What you should know

This role suits someone who takes pride in a well-run workspace and enjoys being around students who are engaged in making things. It does not suit someone who prefers a quiet office. The design studios are busy, the students are curious, and no two lessons are quite the same. Full training and ongoing professional development are provided.