Technology Technician – Art & Resistant Materials

Edgar Wood Academy; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking academy as a Technology Technician, where your passion for practical learning will inspire students. You'll support the Design & Technology and Art departments, ensuring tools and materials are ready for creative projects. This role is perfect for proactive individuals with a background in design technology or engineering, eager to contribute to high-quality education. With full training provided, you'll help cultivate an environment that fosters technical skills and creativity, making a direct impact on student success. Embrace this exciting opportunity to be part of a supportive team dedicated to empowering young minds.

Qualifications

• Experience in similar roles or practical workshop environments.
• Strong commitment to health and safety in educational settings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain tools and materials for practical lessons.
• Manage equipment to create a safe learning environment.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Health and Safety Awareness

Creative Problem Solving

Education

Experience in Design Technology

Background in Art or Engineering

Tools

Workshop Tools

Safety Equipment

Job description

37 hours per week, Term Time + 2 weeks

Are you passionate about supporting creative and practical learning?

We are seeking a motivated and skilled Technology Technician to join our Design & Technology and Art departments from September 2025.

Working under the guidance of the Head of Technology, you will play a vital role in preparing, maintaining, and managing tools, materials, and equipment for practical lessons. Your work will help create an inspiring and safe environment where students can develop their technical skills, creativity, and confidence across a range of projects including woodwork, metalwork, multi-material design, and a variety of art disciplines.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a supportive team and contribute to the delivery of high-quality education. We are looking for a proactive individual with excellent organisational skills, a strong commitment to health and safety, and a passion for practical and creative subjects.

In return, you will be part of a forward-thinking academy that values resilience, empathy, and responsibility, and where your contribution will directly support student success.

We welcome applications from candidates with experience in similar roles, or those with a background in design technology, art, engineering, or practical workshop environments. Full training will be provided.

For more information, please visit www.edgarwood.org or www.altusep.com.

To apply, please click the Quick Apply button to complete an online application.

Closing date: Noon on 13th May 2025.

Interviews: w/c 19th May 2025.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and all pre-employment checks will be required.