Art, Design Technology (DT)& Food Technician

CORSHAM SCHOOL; Corsham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Corsham is seeking an enthusiastic Art, DT & Food Technician to support teaching staff. The role involves preparing materials, maintaining safety standards, and assisting with practical tasks in the Art, Design Technology, and Food departments. Ideal candidates should have an understanding of food preparation and a willingness to learn about equipment maintenance. This position operates during term-time only, offering a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Contributory Pension Scheme

Discounts on High Street shopping

Qualifications

• Must be willing to be trained in the operation and maintenance of DT equipment.
• Understanding of food and food preparation is essential.
• Ability to conduct regular checks of all equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist teaching staff in Art, DT, and Food departments.
• Prepare and provide materials for lessons.
• Ensure health and safety regulations are adhered to.

Job description

The Role

307 hours per week 8.30am to 3.00pm Mon to Thurs and 8.00am to 3.30pm on a Fri - Term‑time only plus TD Days - Required as soon as possible after closing date The Role We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Art, DT & Food Technician to assist within our Design, Technology, Food and Art departments. Responsible to the Curriculum Team Leader, the purpose of the role is to provide support to all teaching staff in the Art, DT and Food departments. The post holder will prepare and provide all materials for lessons, ensure stock levels are maintained, ensure all health and safety regulations are adhered to undertake administration tasks, cleaning of equipment and facilities, conduct regular checks of all Art, DT and Food equipment and support students and teachers on the practical elements of the curriculum. The post holder is required to liaise with other Technician team members to ensure consistency of work tasks across the department. The successful applicant must be willing to be trained in the operation and maintenance of DT equipment and machinery and must also have an understanding of food and food preparation. The DT tasks include the requirement for occasional heavy lifting of materials/resources.

The School

The Corsham School is part of a small Multi Academy Trust serving the market town of Corsham and surrounding villages. It is situated in North Wiltshire, on the outskirts of the Cotswolds, eight miles from Bath and within easy reach of the M4. The Corsham School is a ‘Good’ School where ‘Pupils prosper as a result of the high expectations the school has of their achievement and conduct’. Ofsted Sept 2025.

• Enthusiastic, friendly and hardworking students with excellent attitudes to learning.
• A caring and supportive department, staff body and wider school community.
• A commitment to professional development and career progression opportunities.
• A full programme of induction and support; we are committed to staff well‑being, are a very happy school where staff morale is high.

As part of the remuneration package, The Corsham School Academy Group offers excellent Employee Benefits, including a Contributory Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, together with discounts on High Street shopping, Cinema Tickets and Holidays.

If you wish to apply for this position, please apply via the application form. A separate letter (no more than two sides A4) addressed to the Headteacher should indicate how your qualifications and experience make you a suitable candidate for this post. Please download and complete the Application Form, and return to the school via email to: [e-mail]. Closing date: 11am, Tuesday 18 November 2025. We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date, therefore early applications are encouraged.

The Corsham School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All appointments are subject to the school receiving two satisfactory references, one of which will include the current/last employer. This appointment is also subject to the provision of relevant documents to the school proving a legal right to work in the UK, clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service of an enhanced check for regulated activity, and confirmation of professional qualifications. On acceptance of a job offer, a pre‑employment health check will be completed. The appointment is conditional on all of the above checks being satisfactory. In line with KCSIE 2025 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates' suitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further guidance and will be asked to clarify their online presence. It is an offence to apply for a role within regulated activity if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.