Are you a passionate professional ready to build your future?
Do you want to work in a supportive environment where your skills and contributions are valued?
Join us as a Design Technology Technician at Chilton Trinity School
At Futura Learning Partnership, we are committed to creating an environment where every employee - whether in teaching, support, or leadership - can flourish. We strive to attract, develop, and retain the very best talent by creating a culture that values professional development, wellbeing, and inclusion.
Your Role in Building Brighter Futures
As a Design Technology Technician (DT) at Chilton Trinity School, you will play a key role in contributing to the delivery of Futura's mission statement of "Building the brightest future for all, enabling every individual to flourish". We are looking for an individual who is passionate about living our values and making a positive impact on all the young people in our Trust.
Chilton Trinity School is proud to be a thriving 11-16 co-educational school servicing the community of Bridgwater and the surrounding areas. Please view the school's website to find out further information about the school.
Purpose of the role of DT Technician:
Provide a professional specialist technical support service including, practical assistance and advice where required to staff and students of the school. Provide appropriate administration to support the delivery of Design Technology.
Please see the job description for a full list of accountabilities.
What You'll Bring to Futura
We are looking for an DT Technician who:
* Has a successful record of working with young people
* Has good IT skills
* Has experience of setting high standards to others by personal example
* Is committed to improving standards
* Demonstrates a passion for creating a supportive and inclusive environment for all members of our school community.
* Aligns with our trust-wide values by bringing a positive, collaborative approach to their work and a willingness to continuously develop professionally.
Please see the job description for a full list of essential/desirable criteria
What We Offer to Support Your Growth
* Professional Growth: Continuous Professional Development (CPD), inset days, rotation and secondment opportunities, and leadership succession programmes.
* Wellbeing Support: Initiatives like 'Wellbeing Moments,' flexible working arrangements, and access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for mental health support.
* Comprehensive Benefits: Generous defined pension schemes, Health Cash-back Plan (covering dentist, physiotherapy appointments etc.), and multiple retail discount schemes.
* Sustainability Commitment: Reducing our carbon footprint through our Climate and Nature initiatives across all schools.
* Inclusive Culture: A collaborative environment where diversity is celebrated, helping staff bring their best selves to work and thrive in their roles.
Key Information:
Application Deadline: 28th September 2025 @2359
Interview Date: to be confirmed
Start Date: 3rd November 2025
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Term Time only - 26 hours per week woking 4 days a week 8.30am to 3.30pm - the days aren't fixed and are subject to arrangement with the successful candidate.
PLEASE NOTE: Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement.
Futura Learning Partnership is Committed to Safeguarding:
Futura Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Your suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. For this post, prior to appointment Futura Learning Partnership will apply for a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring check, a Children's Barred list check, two satisfactory references, one of which must be from your existing/most recent employer and completed by a Headteacher/appropriate senior manager/HR Lead, satisfactory pre-employment health screening, online searches and for Teachers, a Prohibition Check in relation to the children's workforce. In some settings a Declaration will be required in order to meet our obligations under the 'Disqualification under the Childcare Act 2006.
Equal Opportunities:
At Futura Learning Partnership, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated, and everyone is treated fairly. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to supporting our staff to achieve their full potential.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £28,142.00-£30,024.00 per year
Expected hours: 26 per week
Work Location: In person