Design & Technology Technician - Tewkesbury Academy
Tewkesbury
Grade Actual Annual Salary: £18,605 - £20,279 (Based on hours and weeks worked) Full Time Equivalent Salary:£26,798 - £29,208 (CLF Grade B) Based on full time hours, all year round.
Allowances (Not applicable)
This post is suitable for newly qualified teachers
Hours Part Time (30 hours)
Contract Permanent
Closing Date: 06/09/2026
Interview Date: 16/09/2026
Start Date A.S.A.P.
Job Title: Technician (Design Technology)
Actual Annual Salary: £18,605 - £20,279 (Based on hours and weeks worked)
Full Time Equivalent Salary:?£26,798 - £29,208 (CLF Grade B) Based on full time hours, all year round.
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 30 hours per week - Part Time, Term Time Only plus Inset days
Additional Information: This role is contracted for 30 hours per week, working 7.5 hours per day on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, with flexibility around working arrangements available for discussion at interview.
Potential Start Date: October 2026 (Subject to completion of pre-employment checks)
An opportunity to use your practical and technical expertise to support outstanding teaching and learning in Design & Technology.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Design & Technology Technician to join Tewkesbury Academy on a permanent basis. This role offers the chance to support the delivery of an engaging Design & Technology curriculum by providing technical assistance, preparing specialist resources, and helping to maintain a safe, well-organised learning environment for students and staff.
Working closely with the Curriculum Lead, teachers and wider academy colleagues, you will prepare, organise and maintain the equipment, materials and resources required for practical activities across the department. This may include supporting areas such as resistant materials, graphics, as well as managing stock, setting up and clearing away resources, and ensuring specialist equipment is available and ready for use.
A key aspect of the role is promoting high standards of health and safety. You will support compliance with relevant regulations, undertake routine equipment checks, contribute to risk assessments, and help staff and students use specialist tools and machinery safely and effectively.
You will build positive working relationships with students, staff, suppliers and contractors, providing practical advice and technical support where needed. The role also offers opportunities to contribute to wider academy activities, including open evenings, enrichment events and departmental projects.
This is an excellent opportunity for an organised, proactive and practically minded individual who enjoys working in a busy educational environment. Whether you have previous technician experience or transferable skills from industry, you will play an important role in supporting students' learning while developing your own technical expertise as part of a dedicated and supportive team at Tewkesbury Academy.
About you
You will:
Be committed to maintaining high standards of health, safety and organisation within a practical learning environment.
Have a proactive and flexible approach, with the ability to manage a varied workload and adapt to changing priorities.
Be passionate about supporting young people and contributing to a positive educational experience for all students.
Demonstrate excellent teamwork, professionalism and communication skills when working with staff, students and external stakeholders.
Value continuous professional development and be committed to developing your technical knowledge and skills.
You will have:
Good literacy and numeracy skills, including GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent).
Education to A Level standard in Design & Technology, or relevant practical experience within a Design & Technology environment.
Experience of working with specialist equipment and following established procedures and safe working practices.
The ability to maintain, clean, organise and support the safe use of tools, machinery and resources.
Strong organisational, administration and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail.
Confident IT skills and the ability to maintain accurate records and inventories.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, and volunteers, to share the same commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
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