Design & Technology Technician
| Posting date: | 26 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 July 2025 |
| Location: | Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 6LZ |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 87d7a34f-f76d-4ffa-bae2-cfff007ad0f3 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Job Description:
Job Title: Design and Technology Technician
Line Manager: Head of Department
Grade: Level 5
Working Hours:Term time only
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
• To provide practical and organisational support across the Design and Technology curriculum area.
This role contributes to the efficient operation of the Academy and the effective delivery of our
curriculum.
• Safe usage, inspection, operation, cleaning and minor repairs maintenance of Design and
Technology workshop equipment, associate tooling and hand tools. Replace serviceable
items, construct and develop benching aids, jobs and fixtures and undertake planned
maintenance programmes.
• Prepare a range of materials and ingredients and set up machinery and equipment including
special operations, for GCSE and A Level lessons, practical work, experiments,
demonstrations, and project coursework as part of GCSE and A-Levels across the 4 S&T
subject strands.
• Set out and clear away materials and equipment, support with hygiene processes in Food,
prepare audio/visual aids as required by Academy teaching staff, and assist in the production
of resource materials and teaching aides, such as booklets, worksheets, plans and drawings
for classroom project work.
• Provide practical support and guidance to Academy staff in the use of materials,
workshop/kitchen techniques, practices and processes and recommend solutions to technical
problems encountered.
• Demonstrate and provide hands on practical student instruction in correct usage and
application of workshop/kitchen machinery and tools, and work with students on project
work across the 4 D&T strands in a supporting role.
• Ensure the security of equipment at the end of class activities, breaks etc. including machine
‘lock off’ and power shutdown.
• Along with the Head of Department, conduct formal risk assessment of Design and
Technology machinery and electrical equipment and ensure that all Health and Safety
Regulations are met.
• Liaise with contractors, suppliers and external parties, check and sign off contractor’s
completion of rectification, refurbishment and maintenance work.
• Support Academy Manager in preparing for health and safety audits in specialist
departments.
• Control stock of materials and equipment including ordering food items, maintain an
inventory and provide guidance and recommendation for the identification, specification and
purchase of Academy Design and Technology materials and equipment.
• As workload permits, to assist across a broader spectrum of duties, including, but not
exclusively, supporting in Food classes when necessary to prevent pinch points.
Health and Safety Responsibilities:
• Comply with Health and Safety policies.
• To observe and maintain good H&S practice within the Department and the wider Academy.
• To support the Academy Manager in removing barriers to H&S for Academy stakeholders
Operation of the Academy:
• To consistently uphold the Academy’s aims and strive to attain Academy Targets.
• To work in a cooperative and polite manner with all stakeholders and visitors to promote and
enhance the reputation of the Academy.
• To work with students within the framework of the Academy in a courteous, positive, caring
and responsive environment.
• To create a positive working atmosphere.
• Play a full part in the life of the Academy’s community, to support its distinctive mission and
ethos and to encourage staff and pupils to follow this example.
• Be courteous to colleagues, visitors and telephone callers and provide a welcoming
environment.
• Demonstrate both enthusiasm and high standards of professionalism to all Academy
stakeholders.
• It is the responsibility of each employee to perform their duties in line with all Academy
Policies promoting a positive approach to a harmonious working environment.
• The job purpose and key task statements above are indicative and by no means exclusive.
Given the evolving status of the Academy, the need for flexibility amongst its staff is
considered important.
• To undertake any other duties deemed reasonable by the Academy Senior Leadership Team
for the post at this level.
Personal Qualities:
• Be committed and willing to drive standards at the Academy.
• Demonstrate ongoing improvement in your role as a result of Professional Development
• Liaise appropriately with colleagues.
• Have ambitious standards and a meticulous attention to detail.
Role Model:
• Ensure that ‘no student is left behind,’ in their academic and personal development.
• Conform to the Academy’s Dress Code for staff and demonstrate exceptional standards of
presentation, conduct, and time keeping.
• Build team commitment amongst students and staff alike.
• Engage and motivate students and staff to do their best by doing your best.
• Demonstrate a positive approach to your professional duties
What the school offers its staff
We wish to appoint an enthusiastic and hardworking person who has the necessary knowledge, initiative, organisational skills and attention to detail to be able to support our excellent DT department in their teaching of our young people. Working under the direction of the Head of Department, you will be responsible for providing practical and organisational support across the Design and Technology curriculum area. This role contributes to the efficient operation of the Academy and the effective delivery of our curriculum.
The successful candidate will receive appropriate induction and professional development upon appointment. Those seeking part time/job share arrangements are welcome to apply.
The Academy are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all of its employees to share this commitment. This post is subject to the
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Amendment
Order 1986 and, as such, it will be necessary for a Submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous convictions. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online/social media check in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, September 2023.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Academy is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all of its employees to share this commitment. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Amendment Order 1986 and, as such, it will be necessary for a Submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous convictions
Job Description:
Job Title: Design and Technology Technician
Line Manager: Head of Department
Grade: Level 5
Working Hours:Term time only
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
• To provide practical and organisational support across the Design and Technology curriculum area.
This role contributes to the efficient operation of the Academy and the effective delivery of our
curriculum.
• Safe usage, inspection, operation, cleaning and minor repairs maintenance of Design and
Technology workshop equipment, associate tooling and hand tools. Replace serviceable
items, construct and develop benching aids, jobs and fixtures and undertake planned
maintenance programmes.
• Prepare a range of materials and ingredients and set up machinery and equipment including
special operations, for GCSE and A Level lessons, practical work, experiments,
demonstrations, and project coursework as part of GCSE and A-Levels across the 4 S&T
subject strands.
• Set out and clear away materials and equipment, support with hygiene processes in Food,
prepare audio/visual aids as required by Academy teaching staff, and assist in the production
of resource materials and teaching aides, such as booklets, worksheets, plans and drawings
for classroom project work.
• Provide practical support and guidance to Academy staff in the use of materials,
workshop/kitchen techniques, practices and processes and recommend solutions to technical
problems encountered.
• Demonstrate and provide hands on practical student instruction in correct usage and
application of workshop/kitchen machinery and tools, and work with students on project
work across the 4 D&T strands in a supporting role.
• Ensure the security of equipment at the end of class activities, breaks etc. including machine
‘lock off’ and power shutdown.
• Along with the Head of Department, conduct formal risk assessment of Design and
Technology machinery and electrical equipment and ensure that all Health and Safety
Regulations are met.
• Liaise with contractors, suppliers and external parties, check and sign off contractor’s
completion of rectification, refurbishment and maintenance work.
• Support Academy Manager in preparing for health and safety audits in specialist
departments.
• Control stock of materials and equipment including ordering food items, maintain an
inventory and provide guidance and recommendation for the identification, specification and
purchase of Academy Design and Technology materials and equipment.
• As workload permits, to assist across a broader spectrum of duties, including, but not
exclusively, supporting in Food classes when necessary to prevent pinch points.
Health and Safety Responsibilities:
• Comply with Health and Safety policies.
• To observe and maintain good H&S practice within the Department and the wider Academy.
• To support the Academy Manager in removing barriers to H&S for Academy stakeholders
Operation of the Academy:
• To consistently uphold the Academy’s aims and strive to attain Academy Targets.
• To work in a cooperative and polite manner with all stakeholders and visitors to promote and
enhance the reputation of the Academy.
• To work with students within the framework of the Academy in a courteous, positive, caring
and responsive environment.
• To create a positive working atmosphere.
• Play a full part in the life of the Academy’s community, to support its distinctive mission and
ethos and to encourage staff and pupils to follow this example.
• Be courteous to colleagues, visitors and telephone callers and provide a welcoming
environment.
• Demonstrate both enthusiasm and high standards of professionalism to all Academy
stakeholders.
• It is the responsibility of each employee to perform their duties in line with all Academy
Policies promoting a positive approach to a harmonious working environment.
• The job purpose and key task statements above are indicative and by no means exclusive.
Given the evolving status of the Academy, the need for flexibility amongst its staff is
considered important.
• To undertake any other duties deemed reasonable by the Academy Senior Leadership Team
for the post at this level.
Personal Qualities:
• Be committed and willing to drive standards at the Academy.
• Demonstrate ongoing improvement in your role as a result of Professional Development
• Liaise appropriately with colleagues.
• Have ambitious standards and a meticulous attention to detail.
Role Model:
• Ensure that ‘no student is left behind,’ in their academic and personal development.
• Conform to the Academy’s Dress Code for staff and demonstrate exceptional standards of
presentation, conduct, and time keeping.
• Build team commitment amongst students and staff alike.
• Engage and motivate students and staff to do their best by doing your best.
• Demonstrate a positive approach to your professional duties
What the school offers its staff
We wish to appoint an enthusiastic and hardworking person who has the necessary knowledge, initiative, organisational skills and attention to detail to be able to support our excellent DT department in their teaching of our young people. Working under the direction of the Head of Department, you will be responsible for providing practical and organisational support across the Design and Technology curriculum area. This role contributes to the efficient operation of the Academy and the effective delivery of our curriculum.
The successful candidate will receive appropriate induction and professional development upon appointment. Those seeking part time/job share arrangements are welcome to apply.
The Academy are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all of its employees to share this commitment. This post is subject to the
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Amendment
Order 1986 and, as such, it will be necessary for a Submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous convictions. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online/social media check in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, September 2023.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Academy is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all of its employees to share this commitment. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Amendment Order 1986 and, as such, it will be necessary for a Submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous convictions