Design Technology Technician
Biddenham International School and Sports College, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4AZ9 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
24 June 2025 at 9am
Date listed
13 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
- £24,027.00 - £24,404.00 Annually (FTE) 32.5 hours per week, term time only plus 5 training days. NJC Level 2A (point range 3-4) - £18,823 to £19,118 pro-rata gross.
Design Technology Technician job summary
Biddenham is an 11-19, oversubscribed school that, as we expand, is entering the next phase of its development. Due to our popularity, we need to grow and strengthen our already high performing staff team who, by 2026, will be working with 1500 students. Our recent Ofsted report (Nov 2024) described us as a ‘United family’ and was an accurate account of the school. Needless to say, the successful applicant will be joining the school at an exciting time in its development.
Design and Technology at Biddenham seeks to develop our students’ practical skills through a range of projects in wood, metal and plastics. We also aim to develop a wide variety of soft-skills such as problem solving, time management, idea creation, analytical and evaluative skills through the written and drawn elements of the lessons. As students work through the lessons, they will learn how to sketch in 3D, produce 3D digital and practical models and produce beautiful practical outcomes. Students are encouraged at every step to consider their social and environmental impact. Sustainability is a fundamental element of the course.
The Design and Technology Department has 2 full-time teachers who are supported by a talented Technician – which could be you! The role of the Technician is essential for departmental preparation; there is the opportunity to assess existing materials and fresh ideas are always welcome.
This role would be ideal for a former Teacher of DT / an experienced person from an engineering or technology background / or a skilled carpenter tradesperson. However, some training can also be provided. The successful candidate should be enthusiastic about their work with young people and have a genuine concern for their development as individuals.
As a school we offer:
A diverse workplace,
Chromebooks for all classroom staff and students,
Exceptional professional development and career progression,
Positive working relationships at all levels (with a healthy dose of humour!),
A supportive leadership team,
A genuine focus on staff wellbeing with an employee support resource,
Children of staff are prioritised in our admissions criteria,
Cycle to work and Tech scheme for all staff.
Biddenham - ‘Opening Minds - Transforming Lives’.
Biddenham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, children’s barred list check, references and social media checks.
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 Biddenham International School and Sports College
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1353 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
School location
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