DT Technician and Site Support

Lord Grey Academy; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 258,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is looking for a Design Technology Technician and Site Support from June 2025. The successful candidate will oversee the maintenance and safety of equipment, ensuring a collaborative environment in the Design & Technology Department.

Benefits

Employee benefits include pension schemes, CPD, and healthcare.

Qualifications

• Supportive and collaborative school environment commitment.
• Ability to manage time effectively and take initiative.
• Flexible to meet school needs and maintain health & safety.

Responsibilities

• Check DT equipment for health & safety compliance.
• Handle repairs, maintenance, security, and waste disposal.
• Support the Design & Technology Department.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Initiative

Adaptability

Creativity

Job description

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DESIGN TECHNOLOGY TECHNICIAN AND SITE SUPPORT

(Fixed Term - June 2025 to June 2026)

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

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

39 weeks per year (38 term time weeks, 5 training days)

Actual annual starting salary: £21,661 per annum

or

41 weeks per year (38 term time weeks, 5 training days and 2 additional weeks)

Actual annual starting salary: £22,771 per annum

We are seeking a DT and Site Technician to support the Design & Technology Department and school site starting June 2025.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be enthusiastic and committed to working in a supportive and collaborative school environment
• Take initiative and work independently, managing time effectively
• Be adaptable and willing to learn new skills with a commitment 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

For more information and to apply, visit the vacancies section of Lord Grey Academy’s website: http://www.lordgrey.org.uk/general-information/vacancies/. Application forms and candidate information are available on the right side of the page. Please follow the instructions in the 'How to Apply' section. Watch our 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, 16th June 2025. Interviews will be held on Friday, 20th June 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Tove Learning Trust

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

We value diversity, recognize individual contributions, and aim to remove barriers to equity. Our goal is to help all children achieve their best and to create stimulating environments where learners can flourish. Our dedicated team and Board of Trustees focus on delivering outstanding outcomes.

We offer access to specialist school improvement directors in various subjects, and many of our schools are rated Good or better by OFSTED. Employee benefits include pension schemes, CPD, training opportunities, healthcare, and discounts.

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