Technology Technician (Food or Design Technology) 35 hours per week - term time only Band E (points 5-6) £24,790- £25,183 per annum pro rata (pay award pending) Actual salary: £19,608 - £19,918 per annum Immediate start available The School In September 2023 we opened our doors of Kenilworth School after relocating to a brand new, bespoke campus on Glasshouse Lane in Kenilworth. The Technology Department is split over three floors, comprising of 3 workshops (one with attached laser cutting room), 1 CAD/ CAM classroom, 2 Food preparation and Nutrition classrooms, 3 Textiles classrooms, 1 large Technology staff base and 3 prep rooms. All classrooms are fully equipped with large interactive TV screens. Kenilworth Multi-Academy Trust (KMAT) is a growing organisation and is currently made up of two schools. Our recent Ofsted report of November 2023 rates the school as Outstanding in all five areas, maintaining our Outstanding status from the Ofsted inspection of 2013. The Role We are looking to appoint a Technology Technician to be based at Kenilworth School to support a large and busy department. This is an interesting post for an experienced Technology Technician, but training can be given to a suitable candidate. Knowledge and/or formal training and experience of using design packages (CAD/CAM) to support laser cutters and 3D printers would be advantageous, but not essential. The ideal candidate will have good communication skills, be well organised with the ability prioritise tasks. We are looking to appoint a candidate with experience of either food or design technology. Experience of or knowledge of adhering to health and safety procedures is desirable. Experience of working in a DT department, with a range of machinery, or hold a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate or experience of working in a professional kitchen would also be desirable and advantageous. Typical Duties: • Provide for general care of Technology classrooms. • Responsible for the maintenance of machinery and equipment, ensuring it is fit for purpose and compliant in safety checks. • Organising for the machinery to be checked and repaired as required. • Prepare materials and equipment for lessons. • Maintain and provide for safe storage of stock (materials, resources and equipment). • Assist teaching staff with practical lessons. • Undertake Health & Safety record keeping as required. • Undertake First Aid duties as a qualified first aider required. Hours of work: 8.30am to 4.00pm (with a 30-minute unpaid lunchbreak) Working pattern: Monday to Friday, term time only We can offer you: • Excellent CPD opportunities • A supportive team of colleagues within the Department and across the school • A positive, community school environment with an innovative learning culture • A dedicated and forward-looking management team, with highly skilled staff upholding high expectations and aspirations for our students • Employee well-being benefits via our Employee Assist healthcare programme (Benenden) to include health diagnostics, physiotherapy, 24/7 GP and mental health support, retail and gym discount, free flu vaccination, free on-site gym and parking, together with electric car charging points. For an informal chat about the role, you are welcome to contact Helen Price at H.Price@kssf.kmat.org.uk To apply, please visit our website Vacancies - Kenilworth Multi Academy Trust We reserve the right to close this advert early and invite candidates to interview before the closing date should we receive a sufficient number of applications, or a suitable candidate be found. We will be reviewing applications as they are received, therefore early applications are advised and welcomed. Please note, we cannot accept a CV as an application. Closing date: Wednesday 24 September 2025 at 4pm Safeguarding The Kenilworth Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and parents to share that commitment. Successful candidates will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check with Children’s Barred List check and obtain membership of the DBS update Service.