Design & Technology Technician (Part-time from Nov 2025, moving to Full-time in January 2026)

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 8,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Shrewsbury is seeking a Design and Technology Technician to support the department in various tasks, from preparing materials to assisting in lessons. Initially part-time, the position will become full-time in January 2026. Suitable candidates will have a flexible approach and the ability to work as part of a team. The salary ranges from £8,615 to £22,366, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Ability to support teaching and learning in Design and Technology.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Experience in a similar role is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the operation of the Design and Technology Department.
• Prepare materials and equipment for lessons.
• Support students' learning and safety.

Skills

Flexible approach to work

Creativity

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

Haberdashers' Adams Newport, Shropshire

The Design and Technology Technician has an essential role in the successful working of the Design and Technology Department, working as part of a team, under the direction of the Head of Department. The technician is responsible for all of those ancillary services which supplement the actual teaching of Design and Technology.

A flexible approach to prioritising work as needs arise is essential. Some aspects of the work are more creative, while others are more basic and all are vital to the good running of the Curriculum Area.

Please see the attached job description for full details on this vacancy.

The post is initially part time, 2 days a week, Monday and Tuesday, starting Monday 3rd November 2025, increasing to full-time, Monday – Friday from the 5th January 2026, term-time only.

Actual salary: Part-time £8,615 - £8,946 pa dependent on experience.

Full-time £21,539 - £22,366 pa dependent on experience.

Applications should be made by completing the attached application form and returning to Mrs. Rachel Back, H.R. Manager - [e-mail]

Applications need to be made by 9am Monday 13th October 2025. Interviews will be held shortly afterwards.

Under the Data Protection Act 2018 the information or data which you will supply on the Application Form will be processed and held on computer and will also be processed and held on your personal records if you are appointed, in line with the above legislation.

The data may be processed by the Haberdashers’ West Midlands Academies Trust for the purposes of equality monitoring, compiling statistics, and for the keeping of other employment records. All data will be stored, processed and deleted in line with our Data Protection & Privacy Policy available at: Policies & Key Documents - Haberdashers' Adams or http://www.abrahamdarbyacademy.org.uk/policies/

By signing and returning this Application Form you have been deemed to be giving your explicit consent to the processing of data contained or referred to on it, including any information which may be considered to be sensitive personal data.

In line with the current Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines (KCSiE), please be aware that we will be conducting an online search on yourself as part of our due diligence checks within our recruitment process.

Haberdashers' Adams is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will undergo appropriate child protection screening including checks with past employers, the Disclosure and Barring Service and the list of those prohibited from teaching or working within the profession.

A full copy of our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy can be found athttps://www.adamsgs.uk/policies-key-documents/