Design and Technology Technician

Eteach International; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

O2 discounts

Specsavers vouchers

NUS Card

Well-being programs

Job summary

Avanti Fields School in Leicester is seeking a skilled Design and Technology Technician to support practical teaching across Design Technology and Food Technology. You will prepare resources, maintain equipment and workshops, and provide technical support to ensure safe, well organised lessons.

You will work with teachers to support practical lessons, exams and projects, maintaining high safety standards and efficient workshop operations.

Qualifications

• GCSEs including English, mathematics and science are required.
• Experience and excellent track record in health and safety in a support role.
• Ability to make decisions in consultation with the Class Teacher and colleagues.
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare of all students.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials, equipment, tools and practical resources for Design Technology and Food Technology lessons, including creating jigs and specialist set-ups.
• Provide practical support, advice and demonstrations to pupils and staff, helping them use equipment and resources safely.
• Maintain, repair and organise tools, machinery and equipment; manage stock levels and liaise with suppliers.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, cleanliness and organisation across workshops and preparation areas; develop risk assessments and safe storage.
• Support practical examinations and GCSE work, including during busy periods.

Skills

Decision making

Safeguarding

Team collaboration

Practical skills

Education

GCSEs including English Maths Science

Tools

Health and safety training

Job description

# Design and Technology TechnicianEmployer: Avanti Fields SchoolLocation: Leicester, LeicestershireContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: See advert detailsPosted: 21st September 2026Expires: 4th October 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: 12th October 2026Job ID: 1575301Job Reference: 639* Share :* Print*Salary: Grade 4, £27,525 - £29,144 per annum, pro rata (Approximately £19,077 - £20,200 per annum (0.69309 FTE)***About us and the role**Avanti Fields School is seeking a skilled and committed Design and Technology Technician to play an important role in supporting high-quality practical teaching across our Design Technology and Food Technology departments.Working closely with teaching staff, you will prepare practical resources, maintain specialist equipment and workshops, and provide technical support to ensure lessons are safe, well organised and purposeful. You will have the opportunity to use your practical and technical expertise across a varied role, supporting everything from day-to-day practical lessons and equipment maintenance to examinations, projects and the wider development of the department.This is an excellent opportunity for someone who takes pride in their practical work and enjoys playing a key role in creating an effective learning environment for pupils. Your organisation, attention to detail and commitment to high standards will help ensure that teachers have the resources and support they need to deliver successful practical lessons.We are looking for an individual who is proactive, reliable and confident working with specialist equipment, and who is motivated by the opportunity to contribute directly to pupils’ learning, skills and achievement.*School visits are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school to arrange a suitable time.*Avanti Fields School is an all-through, faith-designated (Hindu) state school which welcomed the first intake of Year 7 students in September 2018, and first intake of Nursery and Reception students in September 2022. The school is rapidly expanding and will grow year by year to a full cohort of 1,320. This is an exciting time to join the school as it continues its journey to outstanding.The staff at Avanti Fields School are passionate about our school and are relentlessly focused on improving the achievement and opportunities for all our students. All staff that work at the school will need to subscribe to our ethos and values and seek to improve and develop their own practice and performance for the benefit of our students.This is a unique opportunity to work in a school which is driven by three key elements for both students and staff:* Educational excellence* Character formation* Spiritual insight**What will you do?*** Prepare materials, equipment, tools and practical resources for Design Technology and Food Technology lessons, including creating jigs, formers and specialist set-ups as required.* Provide practical support, advice and demonstrations to pupils and staff, helping them use equipment and resources safely and effectively.* Maintain, repair and organise tools, machinery and equipment, manage stock levels and orders, and liaise with suppliers and manufacturers where required.* Maintain high standards of health, safety, cleanliness and organisation across workshops, classrooms and preparation areas, including developing and maintaining appropriate risk assessments and safe storage arrangements.* Support the wider Technology department with practical examinations, displays, ICT equipment and GCSE practical work, including additional professional duties during particularly busy periods.**Why should you apply**Avanti exists to help each person become a well-rounded human being through intellectual, moral and spiritual growth, and so make the world a better place.You will be working in a fantastic environment, with:* Great opportunities for professional development* LGPS pension scheme (subject to eligibility)* O2 discounts, Specsavers corporate eye test vouchers* Eligible for NUS Card and CSSC membership* Well-being programs (retreats, yoga, wellness apps)* Cycle-to-work Scheme**What are we looking for?*** Educated to GCSE – including in English, mathematics and science* Working knowledge of Design Technology machines and processes* Experience and Excellent track record in the field of health and safety in a support role* The ability to make decisions in consultation with the Class Teacher and colleagues as appropriate* Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all students*Please view the full Job Description for more information on the responsibilities and essential criteria required for this role.***Further information**Pre-employment checksAvanti Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re-checks.Any appointment subsequently made will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.Diversity and InclusionWe want to make sure we are attracting the widest possible range of people and ensure that they are accepted, understood and treated equally when they work here. This means we will work hard to understand that each employee is unique and ensuring that individuals or groups are not treated differently or less favourably on the basis of specific characteristics.Such characteristics include (but are not limited to) age, disability, gender including transgender, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, and how the school supports pregnant women and new parents.### AttachmentsChild Protection and Safeguarding Policy 2025The Avanti WayJD- Design & Technology Technician### Safeguarding Statement:Avanti Fields School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re-checks.We welcome applications from both men and women of all ages from any background and from candidates with disabilities.