To apply for this role, please email your completed application form to peopleteam@educationvillage.org.uk
Post: Design & Technology Technician
Salary: Band 6, SCP 9-12 (£26,409 - £27,711 p.a.) pro rata to weeks worked – pay award pending
Actual Salary: £23,768 - £24,939
Job Type: Permanent
Hours: 37 Hours per week - 8:00am – 4:00pm, term time only plus 1 week
Apply by: Wednesday 27th August 2025
Interviews: W/C 1st September 2025 (Times to be confirmed)
Haughton Academy, part of The Education Village Academy Trust, is seeking to appoint a Design & Technology Technician who passionately and consistently displays a belief that all pupils can achieve success through excellent support. The Design & Technology Technician will be required to service and prepare the resources/materials required by the department. This may also involve supporting staff and pupils within practical lessons.
We would like someone with:
• Drive and a relentless approach to providing a good service to the Design & Technology Department.
• The commitment to developing children to be the best that they can be.
• An innovative approach to providing support.
• The ability to work independently yet contribute to a wider department.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and motivational skills.
• High levels of presence, impact and integrity.
• The proven ability to perform at a high ability.
• An enthusiastic and positive approach to support within the classroom and beyond.
• Desire to provide pupils with the opportunity to participate in extra-curricular activities.
We offer:
• Excellent opportunities to develop your own professional practice through observation, training and networking.
• A personalised approach to development.
• A technology rich learning environment.
• A committed staff and support team.
• State of the art buildings and facilities.
JOB PURPOSE: The Design & Technology Technician will be required to service and prepare the resources/materials required by the department. This may also involve supporting staff and pupils within practical lessons.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
• Preparation of resources as required.
• Provision of materials for lessons as required.
• Stock control and ordering.
• Assistance with all record keeping.
• Clerical support to the Department.
• Maintenance and repair of equipment in the Department, carrying out appropriate safety checks.
• Act as a curriculum assistant in Technology (this includes supporting the pupils, using ICT equipment as part of the Technology curriculum).
• Be an immediate point of contact for First Aid matters in the event of accidents in the workshops.
• Advise the Subject Leader of any Health and Safety issues which become apparent with the Department.
• Advise teaching staff on any technical matters regarding machinery and equipment.
• Support teaching staff and pupils during lessons.
Full Job Description and Person Specification are attached.
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