Competitive salary with progression opportunities Local Government Pension Scheme 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service collaborative MAT network additional LAT benefits. Leigh Academy Mascalls is seeking a skilled and proactive Design and Technology Technician to join our team. This is an essential role where you will ensure our workshops and studios operate at a professional standard, providing the technical foundation for our students to succeed across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5. As a DT Technician, you will be the heart of the department's practical delivery. From preparing timber and polymers for KS3 projects to supporting complex A-Level Product Design pieces, your expertise will ensure that every lesson is safe, organised, and inspiring. You will maintain specialist machinery - including 3D printers and laser cutters - manage stock, and ensure all environments meet high safety and CLEAPSS standards. Within our welcoming community, you ll work alongside teaching staff to provide technical guidance to students, helping them master manufacturing processes and high-quality finishes. If you are someone who takes pride in maintaining a safe, professional workspace and enjoys supporting the learning journey of young people, we would love to hear from you. Working with us at Leigh Academy Mascalls Leigh Academy Mascalls is a high-achieving, community-focused school where every student is known, supported and challenged to thrive. Our unique small school modeldivided into four distinct collegesfosters a personalised learning environment, empowering students to achieve their full potential in a nurturing and ambitious setting. Recognised by Ofsted as a Good school with Outstanding leadership and behaviour, we re proud of our culture of high expectations, strong relationships and a shared commitment to excellence. As noted in our latest inspection, Mascalls is a happy place to be where staff feel valued and where leadership is focused on supporting both student and staff success. Our modern facilities combine light, open spaces with character-rich buildings, creating an inspiring environment for teaching and learning. Whether you're early in your career or a seasoned educator, you ll join a team driven by innovation, professional growth and a passion for transforming lives. Be part of our journey toward excellencewhere your ideas are valued, your impact is real, and your career can truly flourish. To find out more about Leigh Academy Mascalls, please click here. Applying for this Opportunity Thank you for your interest in joining us. If you d like to find out more about this role or arrange a visit to the academy, please don t hesitate to contact Amy Wenban (Recruitment Advisor): amy.wenban@latrust.org.uk / 01634 412 205. To support your application, we recommend viewing the Job Pack by clicking here, which outlines the full role responsibilities and person specification. This will guide you in preparing a strong application and understanding what we re looking for. Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to interview before the closing date. All applications must be submitted through our online application form prior to the deadline. Our Commitment to Safeguarding, Equality & Diversity Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about it on our Careers site. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check. As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.