DT Technician with AV Responsibilities

Minerva Learning Trust; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Minerva Learning Trust invites applications for a DT Technician with AV responsibilities at Netherthorpe School. The role supports Design Technology, Performing Arts, PE and Media, assisting teaching staff and preparing equipment for lessons and school productions.

It also covers audiovisual and media support to ensure high-quality facilities for teaching and enrichment. The post is permanent, 30 hours per week across 42 weeks per year, with safeguarding checks including a DBS disclosure as part

Responsibilities

• Provide safe areas for students and teaching staff in the DT department.
• Prepare equipment for the subject, including Food lessons.
• Undertake a practical health and safety role for the department.
• Provide comprehensive audio-visual and media support across the school.
• Ensure high-quality facilities, equipment and resources for teaching, learning, performances and events.
• Support the DT, Performing Arts, PE and Media departments.

Job description

Post: DT Technician with AV responsibilities

Location: Netherthorpe School

Pay scale: NJC Grade 4, point 7 (27,274) to point 12 (29,542) FTE

Actual Salary £20,484.22 to £22,187.61

Contract: Permanent, 30 hours per week, 42 weeks per year

We are seeking to appoint DT Technician who will assist teaching staff across the Department in providing safe areas for students and teaching staff. The DT Technician will provide support, by the preparation of equipment for the subject including Food lessons. They will undertake a practical health and safety role for the relevant department. This unique role also incorporates providing comprehensive audio-visual and media support across the school, ensuring high-quality technical assistance for school productions, events, coursework submissions, and promotional activities. They will ensure high-quality facilities, equipment and resources are available to support teaching, learning, performances, events and enrichment activities. The postholder will provide specific support to the Design Technology, Performing Arts, PE and Media departments. Candidates are encouraged to have an informal discussion about the role with the Head of DT, arrangements for this can be made by contacting Lynne Jordan, Headteacher’s P.A. via email [e-mail]

The closing date is Friday 16 October 2026 Interview date TBC.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment, further information can be found in our child protection and safeguarding policy on our statutory information page on our website Statutory Information – Minerva Learning Trust. The successful candidate will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. In line with KCSIE, the trust/school will be carrying out online searches on shortlisted candidates as part of their due diligence.