I.T Curriculum Specialist (Workshop Technician)
| Posting date: | 04 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £26,555 - £32,818 / year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 December 2025 |
| Location: | Middleton, Lancashire, M24 6XH |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1522743 |
Summary
To demonstrate skills, to instruct and support learners and staff in practical teaching workshops.
Key Responsibilities
To provide direct support to learners and staff engaged in workshop activities
To provide staff training on specific equipment and software programmes and to act as a technical advisor to staff
Prepare classroom/workshop activities, ensuring all materials and equipment are prepared in readiness for practical IT sessions and the retrieval of such IT equipment and tools
Provide a storekeeping service and be responsible for the security of all IT equipment and tools
Maintain and repair specialist equipment to keep it in good working order and safe condition, assist with practical IT classes in demonstrations and support student project work, contribute to programme team development
Be flexible in supporting the department’s requirements and cross college tasks
Be responsible for furniture, equipment and consumable goods used in relation to work
Preparation of open evenings setting up promotional stands and exhibition material
Repairing and maintaining classroom computers used for practical sessions
Regular planned maintenance and repairs of all classroom computers
Administration of budget within the computer maintenance and IT Shop
To organise and supervise the daily operations in the IT shop and provide direct support to learners and staff engaged in IT Shop activities
Support the development and use of 3D printing within the curriculum, including preparing and maintaining 3D printers, advising staff on suitable software and materials, and assisting learners with practical 3D design and printing tasks
Disposal of old and faulty hardware computer components
Cleaning of all equipment
Ensure continuous development and improvement of professional knowledge
Any other duties, of a similar level of responsibility, as may be required.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Qualifications
Essential Criteria
At Least L3 computer qualifications or related discipline
How Identified: Application Form
Desirable Criteria
Level 4 or above/ relevant professional technical qualification
How Identified: Application form/interview
Experience
Essential Criteria
3 Years relevant experience working within the computer environment / Technical Support.
How Identified: Application Form
Desirable Criteria
IT/Network support
How Identified: Application form/interview
Specialist Knowledge
Essential Criteria
Ability to assemble and dismantle computers, install and upgrade operating systems/software.
Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair Hardware, Software and Networking faults.
How Identified: Application form/interview
Desirable Knowledge:
Experience with 3D printing processes including slicing software, filament management and basic machine maintenance.
Ability to support learners with 3D design workflows using software such as Tinkercad, Fusion 360 or similar.
Understanding of how 3D printing can enhance curriculum delivery through prototyping, modelling and practical project work.
How Identified: Application form/interview
IT Skills
Essential Criteria
Good knowledge of Computer components and hardware troubleshooting
Good knowledge of IT networking and server technologies (including web server)
Good level of Microsoft applications particularly Excel
How Identified: Application form/interview
Desirable Criteria
Knowledge of software packages such as ProMonitor, goldmine and student record systems.
How Identified: Application form/interview
Key Responsibilities
To provide direct support to learners and staff engaged in workshop activities
To provide staff training on specific equipment and software programmes and to act as a technical advisor to staff
Prepare classroom/workshop activities, ensuring all materials and equipment are prepared in readiness for practical IT sessions and the retrieval of such IT equipment and tools
Provide a storekeeping service and be responsible for the security of all IT equipment and tools
Maintain and repair specialist equipment to keep it in good working order and safe condition, assist with practical IT classes in demonstrations and support student project work, contribute to programme team development
Be flexible in supporting the department’s requirements and cross college tasks
Be responsible for furniture, equipment and consumable goods used in relation to work
Preparation of open evenings setting up promotional stands and exhibition material
Repairing and maintaining classroom computers used for practical sessions
Regular planned maintenance and repairs of all classroom computers
Administration of budget within the computer maintenance and IT Shop
To organise and supervise the daily operations in the IT shop and provide direct support to learners and staff engaged in IT Shop activities
Support the development and use of 3D printing within the curriculum, including preparing and maintaining 3D printers, advising staff on suitable software and materials, and assisting learners with practical 3D design and printing tasks
Disposal of old and faulty hardware computer components
Cleaning of all equipment
Ensure continuous development and improvement of professional knowledge
Any other duties, of a similar level of responsibility, as may be required.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Qualifications
Essential Criteria
At Least L3 computer qualifications or related discipline
How Identified: Application Form
Desirable Criteria
Level 4 or above/ relevant professional technical qualification
How Identified: Application form/interview
Experience
Essential Criteria
3 Years relevant experience working within the computer environment / Technical Support.
How Identified: Application Form
Desirable Criteria
IT/Network support
How Identified: Application form/interview
Specialist Knowledge
Essential Criteria
Ability to assemble and dismantle computers, install and upgrade operating systems/software.
Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair Hardware, Software and Networking faults.
How Identified: Application form/interview
Desirable Knowledge:
Experience with 3D printing processes including slicing software, filament management and basic machine maintenance.
Ability to support learners with 3D design workflows using software such as Tinkercad, Fusion 360 or similar.
Understanding of how 3D printing can enhance curriculum delivery through prototyping, modelling and practical project work.
How Identified: Application form/interview
IT Skills
Essential Criteria
Good knowledge of Computer components and hardware troubleshooting
Good knowledge of IT networking and server technologies (including web server)
Good level of Microsoft applications particularly Excel
How Identified: Application form/interview
Desirable Criteria
Knowledge of software packages such as ProMonitor, goldmine and student record systems.
How Identified: Application form/interview