Art and Technology Technician
Kepier, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 5BH13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
7 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
24 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subjects
- Art and design, Design and technology, Engineering
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £25,614 to £26,016
What skills and experience we're looking for
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Technician to join the Art and Technology Department at Kepier. We are looking to employ an enthusiastic, outgoing and adaptable individual who has the ability to succeed in the above role.
Your role will support the Art and Technology department. Duties will include, but are but are not limited to, safety and maintenance checks on all the machines in the workshop, preparation of material and resources for lessons as required (some of which would require using CAD/CAM software, including using the laser cutter, 3D printer and Kiln), ordering materials, setting out equipment and assistance in the daily management of equipment, tools and their general repairs.
Kepier is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An online search will be conducted for shortlisted candidates in line with KCSIE guidance. The successful applicant will be subject to enhanced DBS and barred list checks, along with other pre-employment vetting.
Application form, job description and person specification are available online at www.kepier.com. Application forms only, please do not attach additional letters or statements, should be returned to recruitment@kepier.com no later than 12 pm noon on Wednesday 7th October 2026. It is hoped that interviews will take place the following week.
We fully appreciate the time and effort required in completing an application and, whatever the outcome of this particular process, we are grateful for your interest in working at Kepier and wish you every success with your future career. Applicants who have not been contacted within 2 weeks of the closing date should assume they have been unsuccessful.
What the school offers its staff
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. As part of our due diligence and to comply with our obligations in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search of publicly available information will be undertaken for all shortlisted candidates. All School posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants will be subject to appropriate background checks and vetting including an enhanced DBS check and checks against the children’s barred list.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Kepier
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1131 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Kepier website
- Email address
- recruitment@kepier.com
- Phone number
- 01915128960
Kepier is an exciting place to teach. Our staff are friendly, supportive and dedicated. We follow an inspirational curriculum which helps to prepare our young people fully for the challenges of adult life.
Arranging a visit to Kepier
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@kepier.com.
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