Technician of Design Technology and Art
| Posting date: | 12 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Grade E, points 4-8, £21,719.00 - £23,134.22 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 October 2025 |
| Location: | Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL3 4QF |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1506622 |
Summary
We are looking for a Technician of Design Technology and Art. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated and committed individual to join our Technology and Art department. This growth is also enabling us to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our students within the school.At Henley Bank High School, our aspiration is for all our staff and students to leave our school with practical wisdom gained through the teaching of intellectual, moral, civic and performance virtues.We are a successful secondary school based in Brockworth, extremely close to junction 11a of the M5. The school has consistently been achieving excellent academic results over the past few years with the GCSE results of 2023 being in the top 1% of results in the country, as well as the highest results for any non-selective school in Gloucestershire. We opened our Sixth Form in September 2024 and are really excited to see what the next stage in the school’s journey will be. A crucial element of the school’s vision is ensuing that we are preparing our young people for the world of tomorrow. This role plays an essential part in achieving this.Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs where our central teams can be based out of. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are ‘Always Learning’. To get a feel of life at Greenshaw Learning Trust, please download our ‘Why you should work for GLT’ recruitment brochure on our job’s portal.Job PurposeThe role of the Technician of Design Technology and Art is to provide technical support, encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential within Design Technology and Art, prepare equipment, maintain the workshop environment, and ensure safety for students and staff.The successful candidate will:Prepare equipment, maintain the workshop environment, and ensure safety for students and staffPrepare and maintain classrooms and workspaces for use by staff and students ensuring that an orderly, safe and healthy environment is provided for teaching activitiesTo control and safely store all chemicals and specialised solutions, ensuring that current Health and Safety, COSHH and ESCC requirements and regulations are adhered to Main responsibilities:To prepare and assemble teaching resources and equipment for use by the teachers and studentsTo be responsible for the safe storage of equipment and materials including the disposal of waste products in accordance with the relevant regulations, guidelines and school proceduresCompile and complete risk assessments as appropriate to the work area and undertake regular checks of all equipment usedUndertake regular stock checks, placing orders for approval by the Head of Department to maintain stock levels requiredTo maintain an inventory system for items within the departmentEnsure all stock rooms are tidy and in good orderReceive incoming goods, check delivery notes, store materials and confirm receiptTo support teaching staff with the organisation and preparation of displays of subject materials or students workTo engage with and support teachers and students during lessonsCarry out servicing of machines and equipment to ensure safety and reliability. This will include cleaning, oiling, sharpening, removing dust and minor repairsMaintain necessary safety signs and record equipment checksTo support in the food technology department where appropriate.To assist with the preparation of whole school productions and eventsSome lifting and movementYou will need: Hold at least 5 GCSE’s or equivalent, which must include at least a Grade C/4 in Maths and EnglishExperience as a Technician in a school settingKnowledge of technical areas, relevant policies, legislation requirementsHave the ability to use relevant technology and specialist equipment effectivelyAble to operate and maintain machinery and the surroundingsAble to monitor supplies of resources and equipment and order more when requiredExcellent knowledge and a genuine passion for supporting with DT and Art subjectsWhat’s in it for you:Professional development and career progressionGenerous pension schemeBlue Light CardEligibility for Teacher Art Pass (teaching staff only)An Employee Assistance ProgrammeGym DiscountsFree eye testsCycle to work schemeBeing part of a great team and expanding organisation