Design Technology Technician

Laurus Trust; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Didsbury High School in Manchester, Greater Manchester, is seeking an enthusiastic Design & Technology Technician to join our department. You will provide efficient technician support, helping staff run practical lessons safely and successfully.

Your duties include preparing resources, maintaining equipment and offering hands-on assistance to students. A sound educational background and experience in a similar role are required, with GCSEs in Maths and English as a minimum.

Qualifications

• Sound educational background including GCSEs in Maths and English (A*-C) or equivalent.
• Prior experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Prepare resources for lessons.
• Maintain equipment used in Design & Technology.
• Provide practical support to staff and students during lessons.

Skills

Organisational skills

Practical skills

Resource preparation

Equipment maintenance

Enthusiastic

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English (A*-C) or equivalent

Job description

# Design Technology TechnicianEmployer: Didsbury High SchoolLocation: Manchester, Greater ManchesterContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: £21,573 - £22,627 (Actual salary)Posted: 14th September 2026Expires: 28th September 2026 09:00 AMStart Date: To Be ConfirmedJob ID: 1573907Job Reference: LT002086* Share :* PrintWe are seeking an enthusiastic, organised and proactive Technology Technician to join our Design & Technology department. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with excellent practical and organisational skills to play a key role in supporting both staff and students across a busy and creative curriculum area. The role is designed to provide efficient and effective technician support within the Technology Department, ensuring lessons and practical activities are delivered safely and successfully.As a Technology Technician, you will contribute directly to students' learning experiences by preparing resources, maintaining equipment and providing practical support within lessons.If you would like to join our Laurus family in a rewarding role that changes the lives of our pupils by empowering them to become the best that they can be then we would love to hear from you.This position is contracted on a **35 hours per week Term Time Only basis. We do also welcome applications for part time working, please express within your application**. This means you will mainly work when the school is open to pupils and will not need to work during the school holidays unless the contract requires you to do so.**Job Purpose*** To be based in the Design & Technology department providing an efficient and effective technician support service to the school Technology Department.**Key Skills and Experience*** Sound educational background including GCSE’s in Maths and English (A\\*-C) or equivalent.* Prior experience in a similar roleTo learn more about what the Trust offer, including our wide range of employee benefits and access to further professional learning, visit our Careers page. At the Laurus Trust, we value the significance of a healthy work/life balance for our employees. Achieving a better balance can boost motivation and morale, lower stress levels, enhance performance and productivity, and make job opportunities more inclusive. Whenever feasible, we are committed to offering flexible arrangements from the very start, which could include options like part-time roles, term-time working, Job-sharing and compressed hours.Please note a full application must be submitted as CV’s will unfortunately not be accepted in line with our safer recruitment process.*We reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date.**Disability Confident Employer**We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunities. We are an inclusive employer and welcome all applications. Disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria on the person specification will be guaranteed an interview. If you require any reasonable adjustments for an interview, please highlight this to our Recruitment Team in advance.*### AttachmentsEquality, Diversity and Inclusion PolicyPrivacy Notice - Trust WorkforceSafeguarding PolicyTrust Data Protection PolicyTechnology Technician Job Description and Person Specification v 1.1JD0136### Safeguarding Statement:Didsbury High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.