Design Technology Technician and Site Support

Lord Grey Academy; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Lord Grey Academy is seeking a Design Technology Technician to support its Design & Technology Department. The fixed-term position runs from July 2025 to June 2026, offering a salary range aligned with responsibilities in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates will display enthusiasm, adaptability, and a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Teacher & support staff pension schemes

Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

Networking opportunities

Specsavers eyecare vouchers

Free Flu vaccinations

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Health Cash Plan (Medicash)

Exclusive discounts on shopping and travel

Qualifications

• Support the Design & Technology department and manage the school site.
• Check DT equipment for health & safety compliance.
• Handle repairs, maintenance, cleaning, and deliveries.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining a collaborative school environment.
• Be responsible for checking equipment and ensuring compliance.
• Manage various site support tasks including repairs and cleaning.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Proactivity

Ability to work independently

Adaptability

Creativity

Health & safety compliance

Flexibility

Job description

DESIGN TECHNOLOGY TECHNICIAN AND SITE SUPPORT

(Fixed Term - July 2025 to June 2026)

Hours of Work: 8.30am – 4.30pm (4pm on Fridays), 37 hours per week

Salary: Tove Learning Trust Band F, FTE £25,183 - £25,584 per annum

Contract Options:

1. 39 weeks per year (38 term time weeks, 5 training days)
2. Actual annual starting salary: £21,661 per annum
3. or
4. 41 weeks per year (38 term time weeks, 5 training days, 2 additional weeks)
5. Actual annual starting salary: £22,771 per annum

We are seeking a DT and Site Technician starting in July or September 2025 to support our Design & Technology Department and school site.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be enthusiastic and committed to working in our supportive, collaborative school environment
• Be proactive and able to work independently, managing your time effectively
• Be adaptable, willing to learn new skills, and committed to professional development
• Be creative and enjoy working within a thriving department supported by the school and trust
• Be responsible for checking DT equipment to ensure health & safety compliance
• Handle repairs, maintenance, security, cleaning, waste disposal, deliveries, and portage across Lord Grey Academy
• Be flexible to meet the needs of the school

Application details, including a vacancy booklet, information for candidates, and the application form, are available on the Lord Grey Academy website: http://www.lordgrey.org.uk/general-information/vacancies/. Please refer to the 'How to Apply' section for application instructions. We also invite you to watch our staff recruitment video and read Why work at Lord Grey?.

Completed applications should be submitted to Human Resources at Lord Grey Academy or emailed to [e-mail] by 9am on Monday, 30th June 2025. Interviews will be held on Thursday, 3rd July 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Tove Learning Trust

Tove Learning Trust (TLT) is a successful multi-academy trust with schools across the West Midlands, Northamptonshire, and Milton Keynes, providing high-quality education to over 11,500 children aged 4 to 18. Our schools include primaries, secondaries, and alternative provision.

We value diversity, recognize individual contributions, and aim to remove barriers to equity. Our goal is to help every colleague be their best, which in turn transforms students’ lives.

Our commitment is to ensure all children achieve highly in stimulating environments that promote progress and flourishing. Our small central team and dedicated Board of Trustees focus on delivering outstanding outcomes.

We support our schools with specialist directors in areas such as Maths, English, Science, Humanities, EYFS, and SEND & Inclusion. Most of our schools exceed national expectations and many are rated Good or better by OFSTED.

Employee benefits include:

• Teacher & support staff pension schemes
• Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
• Training School Alliance
• Networking opportunities
• Specsavers eyecare vouchers
• Free Flu vaccinations
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Health Cash Plan (Medicash) including GP appointments, prescriptions, dental, optical, physiotherapy, Skinvision health tracker, and other healthcare expenses
• Exclusive discounts on shopping and travel

The academy is committed to safeguarding children. The successful candidate will require an enhanced DBS check.