Design Technology Technician

Design Technology Technician

Required September 2026

30 hours per week, term time plus five days - Permanent Contract

Grade 14 £25,185 - £25,989 per annum pro rata

Actual Starting Salary £17,486

Monday – Friday 9.00am – 3.30pm (30-minute unpaid lunch break)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Design and Technology Technician to join our team who is creative, practical and enthusiastic. You will play a crucial role in delivering outstanding technical support to the team and enhancing teaching and learning throughout the Design Technology curriculum. The perfect candidate will assist both teachers and students during practical activities, manage inventory, coordinate equipment maintenance, and handle various administrative duties related to the department and ensuring a safe and efficient working environment. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of students' practical skills and creative thinking.

Candidates will need to demonstrate the following:

• Experience of working with, or relating to, young people and have a commitment to their education, development and aspirations

• Applicants should be practical, creative, enthusiastic, flexible, demonstrate initiative and have excellent communication/ICT skills. Full training will be provided for the successful candidate

• Experience of the use of metal and wood machinery/tools (milling machines, lathes etc.) used in Design Technology including CAD/CAM

• Knowledge of materials used in Design Technology and a sound understanding of health and safety issues and COSHH

• Have strong practical skills, excellent communication and teamwork skills and the ability to cope with competing demands

What we can offer:

• The full support of a dedicated and committed team of staff

• The benefit of working in an innovative and forward-thinking Academy

• A commitment to offering excellent CPD opportunities

• The opportunity to work with motivated students and supportive parents

• Staff benefits, including discounted gym membership and cycle to work scheme

• A staff assistance programme with specialist provider, PAM who provide a 24/7 free phone helpline, or face-to-face counselling for every employee in the Wessex family

• Local Government Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution, subject to pension eligibility criteria

Closing date: Monday 6 July 2026 – 8.00 am

Interview date: To be confirmed

To apply for this position, please complete a support staff application form, (which is available on our website), together with a letter of application for the attention of Mr D Wiltshire, Headteacher. Your letter should be no more than two pages of A4, detailing your experience to date and why you are the best candidate for the position. Completed applications should be returned by post for the attention of the HR department or by email