Technology Technician

North East Combined Authority; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Cycle to work

On-site gym

Career progression

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Studio West in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Technology Technician to support our multi-skilled department, setting up and dismantling equipment, and maintaining stocks for Technology, Resistant Materials and Construction.

The role requires good interpersonal skills and a solid understanding of health and safety and risk assessments. Desirable RM/Construction experience; benefits include LGPS, cycle to work, on-site gym, parking and progression.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting Technology lessons preferred.
• Knowledge of health and safety and ability to carry out risk assessments is essential.
• Desirable experience in Resistant Materials or Construction.

Responsibilities

• Set up and dismantle equipment and resources.
• Order and maintain stocks and supplies.
• Support in practical Technology and Construction lessons.
• Collaborate with staff and students to ensure safety.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Health & safety

Risk assessment

Technology support

Education

Relevant qualification RM/Construction

Job description

Studio West
West Denton Way
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE5 2SZ

Studio West is an exciting studio school, which opened in September 2014. As part of Northern Leaders Trust, Studio West cater for around 550 students aged between 11 and 19 with student numbers increasing year on year. We are expected to reach 650 at full capacity. Rated “Good” by Ofsted, Studio West offers students an innovative and bespoke curriculum with an emphasis on employability and life skills. We have close working relationships with our business partners and our mission is to make sure that every student who leaves Studio West, does so with a university place, an apprenticeship or employment.

We are currently seeking applications for the role of Technology Technician, to support within our multi-skilled department team in the setting up and dismantling of equipment and resources, ordering and maintaining stocks and supplies and where necessary supporting in practical Technology and Construction lessons.

We are seeking candidates with excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with both children and adults. A knowledge of health and safety with the ability to carry out risk assessments is essential.

Whilst the role will involve supportingall Technology lessons, a large proportion of working time will be spent working within Resistant Materials and Construction, therefore a relevant qualification and/or experience working in either discipline would be desirable.

If you have skills, experience and commitment to succeed in this role, we want to hear from you. In return, we offer fantastic developmental possibilities due to working as part of Northern Leaders Trust, and our forward thinking management and staff working together to offer the best available chances for our students.

In return we offer:

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Salary sacrifice schemes such as cycle to work scheme
• Access to on site gym facilities at our Kenton School site
• Career progression and development opportunities
• Access to a range of health and wellbeing initiatives
• Fantastically resourced schools, both with easy commuting access to both the A1 and A19 and free on-site parking.

Closing date 27th September 2026

If sufficient applications are received we reserve the right to close the vacancy at an earlier date

Northern Leaders Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in all its schools and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are fully committed to ensuring that consistent effective safeguarding procedures are in place to support families, children and staff at school.