Design Technology Technician (Fashion & Food)

Cedars Upper School, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2AE

8 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2026

• Closing date

  28 November 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  20 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,404.00 - £24,790.00 Annually (FTE) Salary will be pro rata depending on hours

Design Technology Technician (Fashion & Food) job summary

Design Technology Technician (Fashion & Food)

Location: Cedars Upper School

Contract Type: Permanent/Full time/Part time

Hours: To be negotiated

Salary: NJC L2 pts 4-5

Closing date: Friday 28th November 2025

There has never been a more exhilarating time to join us at Cedars Upper School! We are thrilled to announce that our recent Ofsted inspection in 2023 has resulted in an overall ‘Good’ grading , with our Sixth Form earning an ‘Outstanding’ grading, of which we are very proud. We take pride in our continuous pursuit of excellence and the exceptional educational environment we provide for our 1200 students. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of our outstanding community!

We are seeking to appoint a committed Design Technology Technician to provide technical and practical support to the Design Technology Department, primarily in Fashion and Food, ensuring the smooth delivery of lessons and workshops. By supporting effective teaching and learning, the technician enriches the educational experience for all, helping to enhance student attainment and achievement while aligning with the School Improvement Plan and the school's ethos, aims, and vision.

At Cedars, we have a strong reputation as a popular and high-performing school. Our achievements were further highlighted by the excellent set of results our students attained in both GCSE and A-Level examinations in summer 2022. Building on these successes, we are determined to reach new heights and aspire for an outstanding status. A large number of our sixth form students move onto Russell group Universities where they continue to flourish.

Come and be a part of our extraordinary team at Cedars Upper school, where positivity, growth, and achievement flourish.

Full training, support and induction will be provided.

Please note that the application process will remain open until we receive a sufficient number of applications, but the final closing date is Midday on Friday 28th November 2025.

Interviews will commence from Wednesday 3rd December 2025.

If you wish to discuss the post further, please contact Leanne Ringsell, HR Officer, for an informal discussion or to arrange a tour hr@cedarsupper.co.uk.

As a trust committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, we expect all staff members to share this commitment. Consequently, applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

CVs will not be accepted for any posts based in the school.

Visit our website: www.cedarsupper.org.uk

Follow us on Twitter: @Cedars_Upper

We offer a range of employee benefits:

• A comprehensive induction programme and a supportive working environment including access to Teaching School Hubs and Initial Teacher Training

• Exceptional CPD and development / promotional opportunities

• Refer a friend scheme

• Generous pension schemes

• Employee assistance programme

• Employee of the month scheme

• Diverse workplace

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 Cedars Upper School

• School type: Academy, ages 13 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1055 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 13 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Cedars Upper School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/cedars-upper-school-leighton-buzzard

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