Support: Design Technology Technician

Lift Schools; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Tamworth seeks a Design Technology Technician to provide technical support for teaching staff and students in Design Technology classes. Responsibilities include preparing materials, maintaining equipment, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Candidates should have Grades 4 in Maths and English and Level 3 qualifications. The role offers valuable training, generous benefits, and lifestyle perks such as gym memberships and travel deals.

Benefits

Training opportunities

Healthcare support

Discounted gym memberships

Travel deals

Electric vehicle incentives

Qualifications

• Grade 4 or above in Maths and English, or equivalent.
• Level 3 qualifications – A levels / BTEC qualification in Design Technology.
• Experience with equipment usage, cleaning, maintenance, and minor repairs.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for teaching staff and students in practical lessons.
• Prepare and provision materials for Design Technology.
• Maintain equipment and ensure health and safety compliance.

Skills

Support and explanation of procedures

Safe equipment usage and maintenance

Technical assistance

Education

Grade 4 or above in Maths and English

Level 3 qualification in Design Technology

Job description

Job title: Design Technology Technician

Location: Lift Tamworth, Birds Bush, Belgrave, Tamworth, B77 2NE

Salary: NJC 3 - 8 + well-being cash plan + pension scheme + additional Lift Schools benefits

Hours: 16 hours per week

Contract type: Fixed term contract until June 2026 initially

Lift Schools is an ambitious MAT of 57 schools, 10 in the Midlands. Lift Tamworth has recently secured 'Good' in Ofsted in all areas. The school is led by a welcoming and dedicated Principal, Jonathan Spears, who has built a purposeful atmosphere focused on pupils’ learning.

Your new role

The Design Technology Technician provides technical support for teaching staff and students in practical lessons to improve attainment in Design Technology. Responsibilities include preparing and provisioning materials, providing technical assistance, maintaining equipment and resources, and ensuring health and safety compliance in specialist areas.

What you’ll need to succeed

You will have Grade 4 or above in Maths and English, or equivalent, and Level 3 qualifications – A levels / BTEC qualification in Design Technology. You must be able to provide support, explain procedures and processes to students and staff, and have experience with safe usage, operation, cleaning, maintenance and minor repairs of equipment.

We offer you:

• Continuous growth and development training opportunities across 57 Lift Schools.
• Generous benefits – from your LGPS to healthcare and financial support.
• Lifestyle perks – discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and electric vehicle incentives.

Please apply ASAP as applications will be reviewed as received.

For a confidential discussion or to arrange a tour of the school, please contact Jessica Billows, recruitment manager.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Lift Schools is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process, which is in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates and all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part‑time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.