Art & Design Technology Technician

Oasis Academy MediaCityUK; Salford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Oasis Academy MediaCityUK is seeking a talented Art and Design Technology technician to join their Creative & Technical team in September 2025. The role involves ensuring safety and preparing equipment for lessons, inspiring students, and supporting a dynamic educational environment with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

High-quality professional development opportunities

State-of-the-art buildings and facilities

Support from local and national partners

Dynamic and inspirational team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in Art and/or Design Technology.
• Ability to inspire students and work with targeted pupils.
• Knowledge of safety regarding design technology equipment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure machinery and equipment are safe for use.
• Prepare materials and oversee classroom displays.
• Work closely with staff and students on practical lessons.

Skills

Teamwork

Inspiration

Health and Safety Knowledge

Stock Management

Job description

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and talented Art and Design Technology technician for a September 2025 start to join our Creative & Technical team. We are very proud to be recognised as a ‘Good’ school on our journey to ‘Outstanding’. Oasis Academy MediaCityUK is a member of a large and successful multi-academy trust, Oasis Community Learning: www.oasiscommunitylearning.org, with 52 academies nationally, 12 international hubs, and a growing reputation for delivering exceptional education at the heart of the community.

Our mission is to support and inspire all our students to develop respect, resilience, skills, and understanding to become independent learners and caring, responsible citizens.

Achieving our mission requires a dedicated Technician who can demonstrate:

1. a relentless focus on achieving the highest standards
2. the ability to work as a strong and effective team player
3. an ability to inspire students to achieve their very best
4. a desire to tackle challenging targets and succeed
5. a strong commitment to the Oasis ethos
6. a great sense of humour
7. knowledge of an Art and/or Design Technology background
8. willingness to work alongside staff and pupils
9. ability to work one-to-one with targeted pupils
10. understanding and ability to control all design technology electrical equipment
11. ensure machinery is safe for use
12. understand the health and safety aspects of an Art/Design Technology classroom
13. ability to order and organise all stock
14. maintain all classroom displays and work areas
15. prepare materials and equipment for practical lessons

In return, we offer:

1. the opportunity to work as part of a dynamic and inspirational team
2. high-quality professional development opportunities
3. state-of-the-art buildings and facilities
4. support and development from our wide range of local and national educational partners, including 52 Oasis academies nationally
5. the opportunity to be part of a truly rewarding and exciting experience
6. the chance to transform the lives of our students

For the application form, please visit our website: oasisacademymediacityuk.org ‘Work with us’.

Applications should be submitted electronically by 9am on Monday, 30th June to: [e-mail].

Interviews will be held during the week commencing: to be confirmed.