Technology Technician

North East Combined Authority; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 27,694 - 28,598; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Northern Education Trust is seeking a Technology Technician at Manor Academy, Hartlepool, to support the Design & Technology department. This part-time role (18.5 hours/week, 39 weeks/year) focuses on preparing materials, equipment and resources for practical lessons.

The successful candidate will maintain tools and machinery, uphold health and safety standards in the workshop, and assist staff during lessons to ensure a safe, engaging learning experience for students.

Qualifications

• Experience or training in workshop health and safety.
• Ability to prepare materials, equipment and resources for practical activities.
• Willingness to support staff during practical lessons and maintain high standards of learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and practical support to ensure smooth lessons across the Design & Technology department.
• Prepare materials, equipment and resources for practical activities.
• Maintain tools and machinery and ensure all areas are safe and well organized for learning.
• Support staff during practical lessons as required.
• Contribute to a safe, engaging learning experience for all students.

Job description

Post: Technology Technician

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary Range: SCP10 – SCP12 (£27,694 - £28,598 FTE) (£12,234.00 - £12,633.00 pro rata)

Salary amounts quoted are from the 1 September to 31 August and therefore if you commence employment part way through the academic year they are subject to an equated salary adjustment

Working Type: Part Time (18.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year) (45.942 paid weeks)

Base: Manor Academy, Owton Manor Lane, Hartlepool, TS25 3PS

Please note: the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Northern Education Trust (NET) is a charitable education Trust with a good track record for school improvement. The Trust sponsors 30 academies; 17 secondary and 13 primaries across the North of England in fourteen Local Authority regions.

Manor Community Academy is committed to ensuring their students achieve the best outcomes that will improve their life chances. Teachers here are devoted to making sure that students leave school with the knowledge and understanding that will to set them up for life after school. With a good reputation within the community it serves, Manor Academy offers education, compassion, and hope to the young people it serves.

We are seeking to appoint a Technology Technician to join our Design & Technology department.

This role will involve providing technical and practical support to ensure the smooth running of lessons across the department. You will be responsible for preparing materials, equipment and resources for practical activities, maintaining tools and machinery, and ensuring that all areas are safe, organised and ready for learning.

We are looking for someone who is organised, proactive and has a strong awareness of health and safety within a workshop environment. The successful candidate will take pride in maintaining high standards, supporting staff during practical lessons where required, and contributing to a safe and engaging learning experience for all students.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive team, where you will play a key role in enabling high-quality, hands-on learning every day.

Northern Education Trust offers:

• The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, should you wish in the future;
• The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure taking on a whole school leadership project;
• The support and expertise of Director of Subjects.
• A full and detailed programme of support and development for all;
• A further comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Staff College.

Employee benefits

• Free flu vaccinations
• Free onsite parking

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.

The Trust is committed to considering flexible working requests.

The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our pupils.

For more information, please contact Katy Dow, Head of Department, at [e-mail]

Closing date: noon on Friday 21st August 2026