DT Technician - Product Design and Food

Northampton School; Northampton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NSB Trust Employee Benefits

Job summary

Northampton School is seeking a Design Technology Technician to join a growing team at our new site. The role supports the Art & Design Department and may cover Food Technology and Product Design. You will ensure materials and equipment are ready for lessons and assist teachers to deliver high-quality lessons.

Applicants will undertake Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene training, machine training and First Aid as part of the role. A collaborative, organised and flexible approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational skills and a proactive attitude.
• Willingness to learn and join a proactive team to address issues.
• Professional communicator with staff, students and external agencies.
• High standards of literacy, numeracy and ICT skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Art & Design Department and technicians in lessons.
• Ensure teachers have materials and equipment for lessons.
• Provide administrative support to the team.
• Assist in delivering a first-class education to students.

Skills

Organisational skills

Motivation and resilience

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Literacy, numeracy, ICT skills

Tools

Basic ICT tools

Job description

Design Technology Technician required for November 2026

We are happy to consider on a full-time, part-time or job share basis

NSB Trust Support Staff Scale point 3 £25,614 FTE

(£17,354 to £21,403 Actual, dependent on hours)

30 to 37 hours a week, 39 weeks per year (term time plus training days)

8:00am-4:00pm 4 days and 8:00am-3:30pm 1 day; 30-minute unpaid lunch break (hours confirmed on appointment)

8:00am start required, but shorter hours considered.

Please see this link for full details of benefits: NSB Trust Employee Benefits

Closing date: 9am, Monday 2nd November 2026

Interviews: w/b Monday 2nd November 2026

About the Role

Would you like to be part of an exciting journey by joining a newly opened and growing school, based at our brand-new site with outstanding facilities off Thorpeville, to start at the beginning of the new academic year?

Northampton School (part of The NSB Trust) is looking for a versatile and enthusiastic member of staff to support the school's Art & Design Department and join a small team of technicians. It is desirable, but not essential, that the successful applicant will have a passion for Design Technology and be able to support with both Food technology and Product Design. The successful applicant will be an integral member of the team, working closely with teachers, supporting in lessons and enabling them to deliver a first-class education. They will ensure that teachers have all the necessary materials and equipment for students' lessons as well as providing administrative support to the team.

Although no previous experience is necessary, it is a requirement of the post that the successful candidate undertakes specialist training in Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene, machine training and First Aid training. We will support the successful applicant with this.

About You

You must have great organisational skills, be motivated, determined, flexible, resilient and a self-starter;

You must have a willingness to learn and be part of a pro-active team to identity and address any issues;

You must be professional and a good communicator when working with staff, students and outside agencies;

You must have an excellent standard of literacy, numeracy, ICT skills and general education;

You must have a positive approach to challenge and change and ensure the overall well-being of students;

You must ensure that the school is a pleasant and secure learning environment so that all students feel safe.

What We Offer

A brand-new school with exceptional facilities and an ambitious and supportive team environment.

Extensive CPD and leadership development opportunities across The NSB Trust.

The opportunity to be part of a growing school community from its early stages.

The NSB Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts working with children and young people will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.