D & T Technician, Food & Art
King James Academy Royston, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 7JH14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
1st September 2025
Closing date
4 July 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
19 June 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £25,183.00 Annually (FTE)
D & T Technician, Food & Art job summary
King James Academy Royston is a thriving 9–16 through school located in the heart of Royston, Hertfordshire. We are committed to fostering creativity, practical skills and independence across all areas of the curriculum. Our well-equipped Design & Technology, Food, and Art departments are integral to our students’ educational journey, and we are seeking a dedicated and proactive technician to support their continued success. Our school was rated as “Good” in our 2024 Ofsted inspection.
The RoleWe are looking for enthusiastic and well-organised technicians to support the delivery of high-quality teaching in Design & Technology (including Food Technology) and Art. You will work closely with subject teachers to prepare and maintain equipment, resources and materials, ensure a safe working environment, and provide technical support during lessons where required. A willingness to work across all teams is essential.
Key ResponsibilitiesPrepare, set up and maintain tools, machinery, materials and ingredients for practical lessons in DT, Food and Art
Carry out daily and weekly checks on all machinery, tools and equipment in the workshops and stores, ensuring safety and functionality
Assist teaching staff in practical sessions, providing technical support to students where appropriate
Ensure all machinery and equipment is cleaned, maintained (sharpened if necessary) and used in accordance with Health & Safety regulations
Monitor and manage stock levels, placing orders (communicating with teaching staff/HOD) and maintaining inventories
Support with the display of student work and maintaining a visually engaging department
Carry out routine safety checks and inspections, including risk assessments and COSHH compliance
Assist in the development and preparation of teaching resources
Ensure safe storage and disposal of materials, chemicals, and ingredients
Support the use and maintenance of specialist equipment, such as laser cutters, 3D printers, ovens, sewing machines, kilns etc. (training can be provided)
Support the smooth operation of our DT food room, preparing ingredients and resources and supporting a clean, hygienic and efficient environment for cooking lessons. You will also support Art staff with materials, preparation and display tasks.
Use IT systems to manage stock orders, deliveries and storage of food items. Create ingredient lists and assist with lesson planning.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have: Experience or knowledge in one or more of the following areas: Design & Technology, Food Technology, Art A practical, hands-on approach and the ability to work independently and as part of a team Strong organisational and communication skills A good understanding of Health & Safety practices in a school or workshop environment Willingness to undertake relevant training (e.g. food hygiene, machine safety) Previous experience in a similar school-based role is desirable but not essential.
Diamond Learning Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants are thanked for their interest in this post. Please note that only the candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About King James Academy Royston
- School type
- Academy, ages 9 to 18
- Education phase
- Through
- School size
- 957 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 9 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- King James Academy Royston website
We are dedicated to high quality professional development and there are opportunities for further progression within the Diamond Learning Partnership Trust. At King James Academy Royston, you can expect a supportive culture within a Trust with very high aspirations. We value our staff and there are many development opportunities within the Partnership.
The Diamond Learning Partnership Trust is a charitable multi-academy trust specialising in the Primary sector. We are building a thriving community of schools that succeed on behalf of their children. The Family of Academies within the Trust currently incorporates two hubs; St Neots and Fenland.
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