Design Technician - Walkwood Church of England Middle School

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); West Midlands; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

Walkwood Church of England Middle School seeks a Design Technician to join its supportive team from September 2025. This role involves providing support in art and technology, ensuring a strong educational experience for motivated pupils. The successful candidate will need a variety of skills and qualifications, including GCSEs in Maths and English.

Benefits

Support for professional development

Support from the leadership team

Motivated environment with children

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is desirable.
• Willingness to learn and receive training for specific aspects.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient and effective support to staff and pupils.
• Work collaboratively in a team environment, contributing to art and technology.
• Support the leadership team with school initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Proactive

Positive Attitude

Education

GCSE passes in Maths and English (4+)

Recognized qualification in Technology and Design

Job description

Ofsted stated (2023):
“The school’s ethos and values are central to every aspect of school life at Walkwood Church of England Middle School. Relationships between pupils and teachers are strong. Pupils enjoy their learning. Pupils achieve well, including those with special educational needs and / or disabilities (SEND)”

SIAMS stated (2024):
Led by the vision, leaders are resolute in driving forward the work of the school. This ensures positive outcomes for pupils and adults.
Pastoral care is exceptional and extends from the school into the local community. As a result of this feeling of being treasured, lives are transformed. There is a strong culture of togetherness, respect and trust between all members of the school community.

At Walkwood CE Middle School, we are seeking to appoint a Design (Art and Technology) Technician from 1 September 2025.

The successful applicant will be:
•Proactive
•Have a positive attitude
•Good communication skills
•Enjoy working in a team environment
•Demonstrate the ability to provide efficient and effective support to staff and pupils
•Previous experience is desirable for this role
•GCSE passes in Maths and English (4+)
•A recognised qualification or experience in Technology and Design is also desirable. Training for specific aspects of the role will be provided.

We can offer:
•A committed and supportive leadership team
•Wonderful, motivated children
•A commitment to your future professional development
•Support from the whole community of our church school
•Support from The Spire Trust (currently in process of joining)

Walkwood Church of England Middle School is committed to the protection and safety of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check and full references will be expected from the successful candidate.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children’s Barring List Check. If you are barred from working with children you are breaking the law if you apply for this post

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

If you are successful in being short-listed for interview, you will be contacted via email within 28 working days of the closing date. Please ensure you check your junk/spamboxes as well as your inbox in case any correspondence has been delivered there.

Online Search

An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview.

Closing date for application is 9.00am on the 23rd June 2025. Short-listed candidates will be contacted soon after this date and interviews will be held shortly afterwards.

Hours: 26 Hours per week (Monday to Thursday, 8.45am to 3.45pm)

Grade:SCP3 to SCP6 £14,830 to £15,543 p.a. depending upon experience

Closing Date:9.00am on Monday 23rd June 2025.

Interview:Interviews will take place shortly after the closing date.