Design & Technology Technician

Sigmatrust; Colchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for an organized individual to join the Design and Technology department as a Technician. You will support teaching and learning by maintaining equipment, managing materials, and assisting students during lessons. The role offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Excellent pension scheme

Health Cash Plan

Free membership to Perkbox

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Eye care plan

Annual free flu vaccination

Discounted gym membership

Discounted cinema tickets

Eligible for Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Experience in a school environment or supervisory role is advantageous.
• Commitment to high standards of achievement.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining equipment and materials in the faculty.
• Providing technical support to students during lessons.
• Assisting with health and safety records.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Initiative

Education

Maths/English GCSE grade A* to C or equivalent

Job description

ST HELENA SCHOOL

DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY TECHNICIAN

Pay Range: Local Government Scale 3

Actual Salary from: £21,252 – £21,589 (Points 5-6)

Start Date: As soon as possible

The Role

An exciting opportunity exists for an organised and enthusiastic individual to join our Design and Technology department as a Technician, supporting both teaching and learning.

• This post is 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time plus non-pupil/INSET days). The provisional working pattern is 8:00am – 16:00pm Monday to Thursday and 8:00am – 15:30pm Friday.
• Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive an overwhelming response.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining equipment, materials, facilities and services in the faculty.
• Managing the storage of materials, equipment and work efficiently.
• Assisting with ordering and putting stock away after deliveries.
• Working with the department to maintain and manage stock levels.
• Preparing specialist materials and equipment for use in lessons.
• Working as part of a team providing technical assistance to students during lessons.
• Assisting in the making of teaching and learning resources.
• Providing technical support to staff and pupils.
• Assisting with the Faculty displays both in the department and around the school.
• Assisting with the mounting and display of work for moderation.
• Health and safety - maintain a record of risk assessment, health safety information and records of hazardous substances.
• Keep up to date with appropriate training - health and safety, first aid.
• Liaising with cleaners and maintenance staff, where necessary.

(The full details can be found in the attached Job Outline and Person Specification).

We're looking for you if you have:

• A good standard of education (ideally Maths/English GCSE grade A* to C or equivalent);
• Experience of working in a school environment or in a supervisory role with young people will be an advantage;
• A commitment to high standards of achievement from students and yourself;
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to act on your own initiative.

Why work for The Sigma Trust, St Helena School?

We can offer you:

• A Competitive Salary
• Robust school CPD training programme that enables you to flourish
• Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships

Employee benefits include:

• Excellent pension scheme
• A Health Cash Plan
• Free membership to Perkbox, offering discounts and savings
• Employee Assistance Programme providing free and confidential advice
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Eye care plan
• Annual free flu vaccination
• Discounted gym membership at selected local gyms
• Discounted cinema tickets
• Eligible for Blue Light Card

Please note that an integration period applies to all new staff joining the Trust, to support introduction into the organisation.

Additional Information:

For additional information about the Trust and this school, please visit our website www.sigmatrust.org.uk

To Apply

To apply for this post, please click on the ‘apply’ button.

Please note that only fully completed application forms will be accepted and any CV’s and accompanying covering letters will be disregarded. A Notes for Applicants document is attached for further information.

• Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 1st June 2025
• Interviews will be held week commencing 2nd June 2025

The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.

The Sigma Trust is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics. This is embedded in our vision ‘To Be Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts’, where we believe we are strong and more successful working together, creating a workplace which celebrates diversity.