Design & Technology Technician
Lordswood Boys' School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B17 8BJ14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
15 July 2026 at 9am
Date listed
1 July 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Design and technology
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday to Thursday 08:00 to 16:00, Friday 08:00 to 15:30. Pro-rata, Term Time plus two additional working weeks.
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- FTE £27,694 to £30,024 . Pro-rata £24,962 to £27,063
Pay scale
- NJC 10-15
What skills and experience we're looking for
A practical and dependable professional who can organise equipment, materials and spaces to a high standard.
Someone who understands the importance of health and safety, preparation and precision in a workshop or technical environment.
A colleague able to support teachers and pupils calmly and effectively during lessons and practical activity.
A professional who is solution-focused, hands-on and willing to take pride in maintenance, presentation and resourcefulness.
Someone with the potential, where appropriate, to contribute to some computerised D&T technical support as part of a broader technician remit.
A team player who values reliability, professionalism and the smooth running of a successful department.
What the school offers its staff
A culture of high expectation, strong pastoral care and genuine teamwork.
Professional development, coaching and career progression within Lordswood Boys' School and Central Academies Trust.
The chance to shape work in a school that is confident, improving and ambitious for further growth.
Trust-wide collaboration built around Every Student Matters, Quality Learning and Effective Partnerships.
A staff benefits package including pension, employee discounts, transport support and Westfield Health / wellbeing provision.
The opportunity to work with determined young people and committed colleagues in a school that is proud of its community.
Further information about the job
Who are we?
Lordswood Boys' School is a thriving, ambitious and highly successful 11-16 school at the heart of Central Academies Trust. Outcomes across key measures are above or significantly above national averages, and the strength of our work with disadvantaged pupils has been recognised nationally, with the Secretary of State recently writing to congratulate the school on the outcomes achieved by this group. Over the last three years the school has grown significantly, and our latest inspection has reinforced the secure, sustained trajectory of improvement that has been built over more than a decade.
This makes now an exceptional time to join Lordswood Boys' School. You will become part of a flourishing environment filled with determined, optimistic young people and staff, united by a clear sense of purpose. We know what we do well, we are honest about what we need to do even better, and we are relentless in our ambition for every stakeholder. Rooted in our ethos that literacy builds success, and aligned with the trust-led ambition set out in the Schools White Paper, we are building a school and trust community with the confidence, capacity and moral purpose to grow.
At LBS, colleagues benefit from high-quality professional development, genuine opportunities to lead and influence, and a strong package of staff support. This includes our Westfield Health plan and employee support programme, with benefits linked to optical, dental and physiotherapy costs, access to a 24/7 doctor line / virtual GP, and wider health and wellbeing support designed to help colleagues feel valued, looked after and able to do their best work.
About the role
We are seeking to appoint a capable, practical and highly organised Design & Technology Technician to support a busy and ambitious department where creativity, precision and hands-on learning matter deeply.
This is a rewarding role for someone who takes pride in preparation, organisation and problem-solving. You will help ensure that staff and pupils can work safely, efficiently and productively by maintaining high standards in resources, equipment, workshop organisation and technical support.
For the right candidate, there may also be scope for the role to include some ICT technician responsibilities. We would welcome this flexibility where a candidate's skills and experience allow, enabling the post to support both practical design work and wider technical provision across the school.
This role offers the chance to be part of a school community that values practical excellence, teamwork and quiet professionalism. It is ideal for someone who enjoys making things work well behind the scenes while contributing directly to pupils' everyday learning experience.
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
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Lordswood Boys' School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 654 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Lordswood Boys' School website
- Email address
- l.williams@lordswoodboys.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01214642837
“Learn, Believe, Succeed”
Our Ethos underpins everything that we do at the school. We believe that every member of our community can be successful, and through strong academic and pastoral support we provide a safe and respectful environment where our students can achieve.
Arranging a visit to Lordswood Boys' School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email l.williams@lordswoodboys.co.uk.
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