Design Technology Technician

Chilton Trinity, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3JA

17 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  16 October 2025

• Closing date

  2 November 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  16 October 2025

Job details

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

Design Technology Technician job summary

Are you a passionate professional ready to build your future?

Do you want to work in a supportive environment where your skills and contributions are valued?

Flexible Hours and Working Days: We understand the importance of work–life balance. There is flexibility regarding hours and days of work, so please contact the school to discuss what might work best for you.

Your Role in Building Brighter Futures As a Design and Technology (DT) Technician at Chilton Trinity School, you will play a key role in contributing to the delivery of Futura’s mission statement of “Building the brightest future for all, enabling every individual to flourish”. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about living our values and making a positive impact on all the young people in our Trust.

Chilton Trinity School is a community where everyone belongs, everyone is valued, and everyone can thrive. Our students have the potential to achieve anything they aim for in life and our values of Work Hard, Be Kind, Be Ambitious, Be Curious and Be Proud are integral to everything we do to ensure success for everyone within the school community. Please see the school’s website to find out further information: Chilton Trinity - Home

Chilton Trinity School is proud to be part of Futura Learning Partnership, a trust dedicated to building the brightest future for all, enabling every individual to flourish.

As a DT Technician, you will be responsible for:

Providing technical support for the DT department

• Ensuring that materials and equipment are prepared for class use, i.e. lessons, demonstrations, examinations and assessments by students.

• Assisting in lessons, examinations and enrichment activities, as directed, ensuring that teaching staff are provided with the appropriate support and are familiar with the operating procedures of the materials/equipment in use.

• Forward planning to ensure that resources are available to teach the curriculum. Support with the preparation and delivery of resources.

What You will Bring to Futura We are looking for a dynamic DT Technician who:

· Has a knowledge of DT processes and techniques

· Can show initiative and work independently

· Can work under pressure

· Has strong practical skills with a history of practical work

· Demonstrates a passion for creating a supportive and inclusive environment for all members of our school community.

· Aligns with our trust-wide values by bringing a positive, collaborative approach to their work and a willingness to continuously develop professionally.

What We Offer to Support Your Growth

· Professional Growth: Continuous Professional Development (CPD), inset days, rotation and secondment opportunities, and leadership succession programmes.

· Wellbeing Support: Initiatives like ‘Wellbeing Moments,’ flexible working arrangements, and access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for mental health support.

· Comprehensive Benefits: Generous defined pension schemes, Health Cash-back Plan (covering dentist, physiotherapy appointments etc.), and multiple retail discount schemes.

· Sustainability Commitment: Reducing our carbon footprint through our Climate and Nature initiatives across all schools.

· Inclusive Culture: A collaborative environment where diversity is celebrated, helping staff bring their best selves to work and thrive in their roles.

Key Information:

Application Deadline: Sunday 2 November 2025 23:59

Interviews are likely to be held soon thereafter

Expected start date: As soon as possible

Hours: Maximum 26 hours per week

Term Time Only

There is flexibility regarding hours and days of work, please contact the school to discuss further.

PLEASE NOTE: Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement.

ions from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to supporting our staff to achieve their full potential.

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 Chilton Trinity

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 940 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/chilton-trinity

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