Design and Technology Technician

LeighAcademiesTrust; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated educational institution in the UK is seeking a Design & Technology Technician to support the Engineering, Design Technology, and Food curricula. This role involves preparing materials, maintaining workshop safety, and providing hands-on assistance to students during lessons. The ideal candidate will be self-driven, organized, and a team player with strong communication skills. Opportunities for career progression and professional development are available, contributing to a supportive, innovative learning environment. Apply today to join the success story of the academy!

Benefits

Competitive salary

Local Government Pension Scheme

Access to virtual GP services

Collaborative network

Additional benefits

Qualifications

• Reliable and effective with minimal supervision.
• Sharp organizational skills for a technical environment.
• Flexible in tackling diverse responsibilities.
• Effective communication with young people and staff.
• Ready to collaborate and energize teams.
• Eager to embrace further training.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials and equipment for lessons.
• Maintain workshop and machinery.
• Conduct health and safety assessments.
• Support students during practical lessons.
• Manage stock inventories and demonstrate equipment usage.
• Consider a teaching career path with training opportunities.

Skills

Self-Driven

Organised

Adaptable

Communication Pro

Team Player

Growth Mindset

Job description

Competitive salary with progression opportunities + Local Government Pension Scheme + 24 / 7 access to a free virtual GP Service + collaborative MAT network + additional LAT benefits.

Are you ready to be the backbone of innovation and creativity? Leigh Academy Bexley is searching for a highly motivated and skilled Design & Technology Technician to join our team ASAP and ignite the learning experience!

You won't just be supporting a department—you'll be an essential collaborator driving our thriving Engineering, Design Technology, and Food curricula. Working closely with the Director of Learning, your mission will be to ensure our lessons are seamless, safe, and truly inspiring:

Responsibilities

• Prep Master: You will be the technical wizard, preparing all necessary materials and equipment before lessons so our teaching staff can focus on delivery.
• Workshop Guardian: Take full ownership of our state‑of‑the‑art workshop and machinery, overseeing cleaning, essential maintenance, and ensuring every piece of equipment is in peak working order.
• Safety Champion: Maintain impeccable standards by keeping Health and Safety procedures current, conducting all relevant risk assessments, and ensuring a safe learning environment for everyone.
• The Go‑To Expert: Manage crucial stock inventories, provide hands‑on support to students during exciting practical lessons, and deliver dynamic, small‑group demonstrations on the safe use of specialist equipment.
• The Teaching Track: This is an outstanding opportunity if you are seriously considering a career in teaching! Training routes and future career progression may be made available.

Qualifications

• Self‑Driven: Reliable, effective, and capable of conquering tasks with minimal supervision.
• Organised Force: You possess sharp organisational skills that keep a busy, fast‑paced technical environment running like a well‑oiled machine.
• Adaptable Ace: Flexible and eager to tackle a diverse range of responsibilities across multiple subject areas.
• Communication Pro: Able to connect and communicate effectively with both enthusiastic young people and dedicated adult staff.
• Team Player: A valuable contributor ready to collaborate and energise the Engineering, Design Technology, and Food teams.
• Growth Mindset: Prepared to embrace further training to keep your skills cutting‑edge.

This isn't just a technical role—it's an investment in your future. Passion‑Powered Team: work within a department where every member of staff is incredibly passionate about their subject area, creating a highly motivating atmosphere.

Unrivalled Development: Access to fantastic opportunities for training and professional development to help you reach your full potential.

Ready to bring your expertise to the forefront of student achievement? Apply today and become an integral part of the Leigh Academy Bexley success story!

Working with us at Leigh Academy Bexley

Leigh Academy Bexley joined Leigh Academies Trust in June 2023 and has provided outstanding academic support and pastoral guidance, so that students can lead fulfilling and successful adult lives: inquisitive, articulate and internationally engaged, our students are defined by their boundless thirst for knowledge, self‑improvement and learning.

We believe in providing our young people with an education; one that unlocks curiosity, ignites ambition, and forges a social conscience, equipping our students with the tools they need to have an impact on the world around them. Our teachers lead with professionalism and scholarship; they are experts in their field. All of us are part of a warm and caring family of staff, Governors and Trust colleagues who have the highest ambition and a deep hunger to learn. Our staff receives regular, first‑class training to achieve mastery of their craft, amazing support to flourish every day, and a sense of shared moral purpose about the best job in the world.

Our vision is that regardless of background and regardless of their starting point, students will leave us as kind, resilient, independent learners with the right behaviour and attitudes to ensure continuous progress and achievement, ready for the next stage of their education and beyond. We want our students to be successful in their chosen careers, in their relationships and in their interaction with the world. We aspire for Leigh Academy Bexley to be a highly effective and truly inclusive school, reflecting the vibrant, diverse, and dynamic community that we serve. We believe in connecting with our local community and championing our local area.

Click here to find out more about our academy!

Applying for this Opportunity

Thank you for your interest in joining us. If you’d like to find out more about this role or arrange a visit to the academy, please don’t hesitate to contact Charlotte Herberts (Recruitment Advisor): [e-mail] / 01634 412 245.

To support your application, we recommend viewing the Job Pack by clicking here, which outlines the full role responsibilities and person specification. This will guide you in preparing a strong application and understanding what we’re looking for.

Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to interview before the closing date. All applications must be submitted through our online application form prior to the deadline.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding, Equality & Diversity

Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about it on our Careers site. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.