Design and Technology Technician (Resistant Materials) at Priory Academy

Priory Academy; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 9,300 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

Priory Academy is currently seeking a Design and Technology Technician (Resistant Materials) to provide practical and technical support within the D&T faculty. This role is 17 hours per week during term-time plus INSET days, with an actual salary from £10,386 per annum.

The successful candidate will maintain and set up equipment and materials in advance to support teachers, be organised, flexible and able to work with young people, contributing to a positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to work with young people to support their learning and development.
• Flexible, well-motivated and team player.
• Organised with ability to maintain equipment and set up in advance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and set up equipment and materials to support teachers in the Design & Technology faculty.
• Provide practical and technical support within the Design and Technology department.

Job description

About this Role

Designand Technology Technician (Resistant Materials)

Priory Academy

Grade: H3

Contract: 17 hours per week- term-time + INSET

Actual Salary: From £10386 per annum

Start Date: ASAP

A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen at Priory Academy for a Design and Technology Technician (Resistant Materials) to provide practical and technical support within the Design and Technology faculty.

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, flexible, well-motivated and will work well as part of a team to ensure equipment and materials are maintained and set up in advance to support our Design & Technology teachers. They will be organised and have the ability to work with young people to support their learning and development.

Diversity: Scholars' Education Trust is fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion. We want to attract and retain the very best staff in all areas of the Trust, ensuring our staff body reflects the diversity of our students and local community.

For any questions please contact the HRTeam by emailing [email protected] or telephoning 01727 734424.

Closing date: 6 October 2026

Interview date: TBC

Scholars' Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer.

Declaration of criminal offences

The trust is required to give you the opportunity to voluntarily declare convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings that are not 'protected' as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020). You will be provided with a criminal self-declaration form by the school if you are shortlisted for the post. All posts in schools are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If you are appointed you will be required to have an up to date Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificate. The existence of a criminal background does not automatically mean that you cannot be appointed but it may do so.