DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY TECHNICIAN * Full-time, Term time Only. * Permanent, to start ASAP. * Salary Details - Grade 5 SCP 8 – 14 Actual Salary £19,746.52 - £21,745.91 * Hours of work – 32.5 Hours per week, term time only (38 weeks per year) Bridgewater High School is seeking to appoint a permanent, full time term time only, Design & Technology Technician to start ASAP. We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible candidate to provide high-level technical assistance to the Design & Technology faculty teaching staff in support of the teaching, guidance and learning that is necessary to deliver the curriculum at KS3 & 4. Bridgewater High School is a proud member of The Challenge Academy Trust (TCAT), sharing its mission to ‘serve, challenge and empower the educational community.’ We are a mixed 11-16 comprehensive, situated on two attractive sites approximately half a mile apart. We look towards a set of values that we aspire to demonstrate on a daily basis. Many of these values have been in the bricks and mortar of our school for decades, whilst others aim to ensure that our community has the values to flourish in a modern age. Kindness – Pride – Integrity – Collaboration – Precision – Inclusivity At The Challenge Academy Trust, we are building a culture that champions better work and working lives across the Trust; a framework to support and develop our workforce from ‘hire to retire’. We are committed to providing a workload that is fair and reasonable, work environment where employee health and wellbeing are actively supported and promoted and structured personal and professional development. Our staff offer also includes: * Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme / Teachers’ Pension Scheme. * An Occupational Sick Pay Scheme (entitlements based on service). * Access to TCAT our Reward & Wellbeing platform, including access to retailer discounts, a car lease scheme, discounted healthcare cash plan, cycle to work scheme and online resources to support physical, emotional, professional, financial and social wellbeing. * Access to a comprehensive CPD framework though ‘Education Connect’, our professional development arm, and online resources from the National College’. The Challenge Academy Trust is committed to promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS check. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer, and our employment policies, procedures and practices are regularly reviewed to ensure compliance with legislation. We are committed to creating a workplace culture that is inclusive, positive, and fair with opportunity for all. Completed support staff application forms should be returned by Closing date: Friday 29th August 2025. DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY TECHNICIAN