Electrotechnical Technician Demonstrator
| Posting date: | 05 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 March 2026 |
| Location: | Bury St. Edmunds, Not recorded, IP33 3RL |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | a3dc19eb-e443-4e72-8076-bf3b3bd40217 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
• West Suffolk College - Bury St Edmunds
• 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year - Permanent
• Salary: £26,703 - £29,058 per annum (Dependent on qualifications and experience)
• Additional £3,000 Joining Bonus*
• Employee Referral Scheme
We are seeking an experienced Electrical Technician to provide technical support in the College workshops, working alongside academic staff to assist with practical Electrotechnical skills. The role involves supporting students during workshop and class sessions, demonstrating industry-standard techniques, and ensuring equipment is properly maintained and ready for use. You will play a key role in delivering hands-on learning experiences in a safe and effective environment.
The ideal candidate will have strong electrical experience alongside a relevant industry qualification. Strong communication skills and a practical approach to teaching will be essential for supporting students and assisting with day-to-day operations. If you have a background in the electrotechnical field and a passion for supporting education, we encourage you to apply.
*This will be paid as £1,500 at the end of first month of employment and £1,500 after six months completed service. The entire sum will be repayable if you leave within the first two years of service. This only applies to direct applicants and not to those staff who come through an agency. Internal college policy applies.
What the school offers its staff
We offer a wide range of staff benefits including:
• Membership into Local Government Pension Scheme
• Family friendly policies and flexible working
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Free parking
• Canteen
• Company events
• Access to various memberships and discount schemes
• Learning and development opportunities - including staff development days
• Funded subject course development for your role
• Range of staff communities, including EDI and neurodiverse communities
• Career progression opportunities
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
• West Suffolk College - Bury St Edmunds
• 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year - Permanent
• Salary: £26,703 - £29,058 per annum (Dependent on qualifications and experience)
• Additional £3,000 Joining Bonus*
• Employee Referral Scheme
We are seeking an experienced Electrical Technician to provide technical support in the College workshops, working alongside academic staff to assist with practical Electrotechnical skills. The role involves supporting students during workshop and class sessions, demonstrating industry-standard techniques, and ensuring equipment is properly maintained and ready for use. You will play a key role in delivering hands-on learning experiences in a safe and effective environment.
The ideal candidate will have strong electrical experience alongside a relevant industry qualification. Strong communication skills and a practical approach to teaching will be essential for supporting students and assisting with day-to-day operations. If you have a background in the electrotechnical field and a passion for supporting education, we encourage you to apply.
*This will be paid as £1,500 at the end of first month of employment and £1,500 after six months completed service. The entire sum will be repayable if you leave within the first two years of service. This only applies to direct applicants and not to those staff who come through an agency. Internal college policy applies.
What the school offers its staff
We offer a wide range of staff benefits including:
• Membership into Local Government Pension Scheme
• Family friendly policies and flexible working
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Free parking
• Canteen
• Company events
• Access to various memberships and discount schemes
• Learning and development opportunities - including staff development days
• Funded subject course development for your role
• Range of staff communities, including EDI and neurodiverse communities
• Career progression opportunities
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.