Technology and Practical Arts Technician
| Posting date: | 06 June 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 June 2026 |
| Location: | Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS6 4QE |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 89ab6153-2cd9-46fa-9a48-ca6e143c319c |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced Technology and Practical Arts Technician. This is an exciting position for an organised and proactive person. You will work with the Technology team to help support the smooth and efficient running of the department. Duties will include preparing and maintaining resources and equipment and assisting in practical classes.
To prepare materials and equipment, and cleaning and maintaining a wide range of resources in all areas of Technology and Art. In Technology the materials used include wood, metal, plastics, electronics, food, textiles and graphics. It also involves the use and day to day maintenance of equipment and machinery associated with them. Training will be provided.
The post-holder must have awareness of and observe health and safety standards, in addition to meeting the requirements of the subjects and classes. Provision and maintenance of an ordered and tidy working environment is essential, as are close working relationships with staff in the Technology and Art departments.
What the school offers its staff
In return for your hard work, we offer a rewarding and exciting environment where students are keen to learn, and staff are valued and cared for. We welcome applications from experienced technicians and will provide outstanding support and guidance to ensure that the successful candidate quickly becomes part of our school community.
Candidates do not need to be practicing Catholics, but a willingness to support the Catholic ethos of the school is essential.
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.
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced Technology and Practical Arts Technician. This is an exciting position for an organised and proactive person. You will work with the Technology team to help support the smooth and efficient running of the department. Duties will include preparing and maintaining resources and equipment and assisting in practical classes.
To prepare materials and equipment, and cleaning and maintaining a wide range of resources in all areas of Technology and Art. In Technology the materials used include wood, metal, plastics, electronics, food, textiles and graphics. It also involves the use and day to day maintenance of equipment and machinery associated with them. Training will be provided.
The post-holder must have awareness of and observe health and safety standards, in addition to meeting the requirements of the subjects and classes. Provision and maintenance of an ordered and tidy working environment is essential, as are close working relationships with staff in the Technology and Art departments.
What the school offers its staff
In return for your hard work, we offer a rewarding and exciting environment where students are keen to learn, and staff are valued and cared for. We welcome applications from experienced technicians and will provide outstanding support and guidance to ensure that the successful candidate quickly becomes part of our school community.
Candidates do not need to be practicing Catholics, but a willingness to support the Catholic ethos of the school is essential.
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.