Design Technology Technician

Bradfield Secondary School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S35 0AE

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  8 October 2026

• Closing date

  21 October 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  8 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Design and technology
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: Grade 3 scale point 5 - 6 pro rata

Design Technology Technician job summary

Design & Technology Technician    37 hours per week, 40 weeks per year -  Grade 3, SCP 5-6

Bradfield Secondary School is a thriving and inclusive secondary school with a strong commitment to high-quality teaching, learning and pupil achievement. We're looking for a practical, organised and enthusiastic individual to join our Design & Technology team and play a key role in supporting an engaging and innovative curriculum.

We are seeking a dedicated Design & Technology Technician to support the effective delivery of learning across our busy DT department. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside skilled teaching staff, helping to create a safe, well-resourced and inspiring environment where pupils can develop their creativity, technical skills and confidence.

As our DT Technician, you will be responsible for preparing materials and equipment, maintaining machinery and resources, managing stock and supporting health and safety procedures across the department. You will also provide practical support to staff and pupils, including occasional in-class assistance and helping to operate specialist equipment and CAD/CAM technologies.

We are looking for someone who:

Has a good general education, ideally with experience or qualifications related to Design & Technology, Engineering or Resistant Materials.

Is organised, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities.

Has strong ICT skills and an interest in technology-based equipment and machinery.

Works well as part of a team and communicates effectively with both staff and pupils.

Is committed to maintaining high standards of health, safety and safeguarding.

In return, we offer:

A supportive and welcoming school community.

Opportunities for professional development and training.

The chance to make a real difference to the learning experiences of young people.

Membership of a successful and growing multi-academy trust.

Join us and help inspire the next generation of designers, engineers and creators.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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 will not be accepted for this application.

About Bradfield Secondary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1006 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Bradfield Secondary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bradfield-school

Bradfield School is a Member of Tapton School Academy Trust. The Trust have a shared vision to ‘realise the life chances and dreams of every child’. Our mission is to provide a safe place to be, provide great teaching and learning and create an environment where all opportunities are within reach. Membership provides a range of opportunities for collaborative working and continuing professional development with a network of secondary and primary schools within the locality.

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