DT Technician

Nailsea School Academy & Sixth Form; Nailsea; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Nailsea seeks a part-time Technician to support the Design Technology Department. Responsibilities include preparing lesson resources, maintaining equipment, and assisting teachers. Candidates should be organised, self-motivated, and able to work independently. The role offers professional development opportunities and staff benefits including pension contributions.

Benefits

Reduced leisure centre membership

Cycle to work scheme

24/7 free phone helpline

Professional development opportunities

Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Self-motivated, organised, and confident DT Technician.
• Ability to assist in lesson preparations and equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare resources for and within lessons.
• Maintain and set up equipment.
• Support teachers within lessons as directed.

Skills

Problem solving

High levels of organisation

Communication

Teamwork

Ability to work under own initiative

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for a part-time Technician to support the busy and vibrant Design Technology Department at Nailsea School.

We strive to achieve excellence for all students through outstanding teaching and learning, and are now looking for a self-motivated, organised, and confident DT Technician to assist the teaching staff to enable this.

The technician role involves the preparation of resources for and within lessons, maintenance and set-up of equipment, and support to teachers within lessons, as directed.

Candidates will need to demonstrate:

• Problem solving and ability to prioritise tasks
• High levels of organisation
• Communication and teamwork
• Ability to work under own initiative

What we can offer:

• Professional induction, training, and continued professional development opportunities.
• Staff benefits including reduced leisure centre membership and cycle to work scheme.
• A staff assistance programme with specialist provider, CareFirst, offering a 24/7 free phone helpline, or face-to-face counselling for every employee in the Wessex family.
• Exciting opportunities as part of a growing multi-academy Trust.
• Local Government Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution in excess of 20%, subject to pension eligibility criteria.

Part-time, 20 Hours per week, during term time, plus 3 INSET days

Grade 12, (Points 12 -19) Salary £27,711 - £31,067

Actual starting salary £12,864 per annum (pay award pending)

The closing date for applications is 9.00am on Monday 1st September 2025

Interview Date: TBC

Please click ‘Apply Now’ and once fully completed, please submit your application.

Safeguarding Statement

Nailsea 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 underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

As part of the recruitment process, we might conduct an online search as part of our due diligence checks.

All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.