Creative Design Technician

Tyne Coast Academy Trust; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 20,423 - 24,962; Full time

Job summary

Tyne Coast Academy Trust is looking for a dedicated individual for a technical support role at Monkwearmouth Academy in Sunderland. This role includes providing specialist support in Design Technology, Art, and Food Technology. The academy is committed to staff development, offering a supportive induction program and excellent CPD opportunities. A pro-rata salary of £22,693 is offered, and the position is term-time only plus 5 training days. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding young people and undergo necessary checks.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing technical support in various educational environments.
• Ability to manage stock and maintain specialist equipment.
• Strong communication skills to support staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for the Creative Design department.
• Monitor and manage equipment and stock usage.
• Support staff and students in Design Technology, Art, and Food Technology.

Skills

Technical support in Design Technology

Art skills

Food Technology knowledge

Equipment maintenance

Job description

Grade 3 actual pro‑rata salary is £22,693 per annum (pay award pending)

Term time only plus 5 training days

Permanent contract

Monkwearmouth Academy is an amazing school at the heart of its community and is a supportive and exciting place to develop your career. Monkwearmouth has been graded ‘Good’ by Ofsted following inspection in November 2023, the report highlights that Monkwearmouth is a rapidly improving school with courteous and respectful pupils and that a carefully sequenced and ambitious curriculum is in place. Staff voice recognised the school as being considerate of workload and wellbeing. We are as ambitious for our staff, as we are our students, and hold extremely high standards and expectations in all that we do. Our continuous drive for school improvement is supported by Tyne Coast Academy Trust which provides excellent career development opportunities with a strategic growth plan.

You will provide technical support for the Creative Design department including in Design technology, Art and Food Technology. Duties will include providing specialist support to staff and students, monitoring and managing stock and the use and maintenance of specialist equipment.

We are committed to investing in our staff and you will receive a supportive induction programme and have access to high quality CPD. You will also receive consistent support from a dedicated Headteacher, SLT, CEO, Trust Central Team, Local Governing Body and Trust Board.

The deadline for applications is 12pm on Friday 24 April 2026.

Please return completed applications to [e-mail]

Monkwearmouth Academy and Tyne Coast Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks including an enhanced DBS with barred list check.

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone who discloses a disability where their application meets the minimum criteria for the post.