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Design Technician
Contract:Part Time, Term Time plus 1 week (39 weeks)
Required from: 21st August 2026
Grade: Grade 6, Points 9-10
Contract type:Permanent
Salary: £25.994.00 - £26.409.00 FTE
£15.032.12 - £15.272.11 Actual
Hours: 25 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time plus 1 week)
9.00am – 2.30pm, Monday to Friday
We are seeking to appoint a motivated and enthusiastic technician to support our Design Technology and Creative Arts Departments.
This is a varied and rewarding role, supporting teaching and learning across areas including Food Technology, Ceramics and Art. You will play a key part in ensuring that lessons run smoothly, safely and creatively, helping staff and students make the most of our specialist facilities.
Key Responsibilities
1. Prepare and set up materials, tools and equipment for practical lessons
2. Support teaching staff in delivering engaging, high-quality lessons
3. Maintain safe, clean and well-organised workshop, studio and classroom environments
4. Assist with stock control, ordering and storage of resources
5. Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures at all times
6. Carry out basic maintenance of equipment and tools
7. Provide support to students during practical activities where appropriate
About You
We are looking for someone who:
8. Is organised, reliable and able to manage a varied workload
9. Has a proactive, hands-on approach
10. Enjoys working in a creative and practical environment
11. Communicates effectively with both staff and students
12. Takes pride in maintaining safe and inspiring learning spaces
13. Has experience or an interest in Design Technology, Art, Ceramics or Food Technology (desirable, not essential)
Why Join Us?
At Ivanhoe School, you will join a supportive and forward-thinking team, working in well-resourced departments where creativity and practical learning are highly valued. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to students’ learning experiences across a range of exciting subjects.
Closing Date
The closing date for completed applications is 9.00am, 16th June 2026.
Safeguarding Statement
LiFE Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment will be subject to a DBS check and an online search.
We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.