Design Technology Technician

St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 2JR

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  13 April 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  27 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Design and technology
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: NJC 3-7 £24,796 - £26,403 pro rata. Actual salary £21,300 - £22-681

What skills and experience we're looking for

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Appropriate qualifications at Level 2 and above which demonstrate the capability of managing a practical school environment
• English and maths at Grade C/4 or above at GCSE

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE

• Experience of practical technology equipment
• Experience of risk assessment and Health and Safety at work

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the use and safety features of a range of machinery important to design technology
• Ability to maintain clean, tidy and hygienic working environment
• Ability to follow instructions efficiently
• Practical skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Time management skills
• ICT literacy
• Administrative skills

ESSENTIAL PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Be able to actively support and promote the Christian Ethos of the Academy
• Be passionate about DT
• Have a passion for working with young people
• Be a team player used to working collaboratively
• Have a willingness to make a commitment to support the success of colleagues
• Be a resilient and reflective individual
• Be willing to take part in professional development
• Possess a good sense of humour
• Be able to lead by example and demonstrate professional values, securing the ethos of the Academy
• Have energy, tenacity and the ability to work under pressure

What the school offers its staff

REWARDS AND BENEFITS

- Salary: NJC 3-7 £24,796 - £26,403 pro rata. Actual salary £21,300 - £22-681

- Local Government pension scheme.

- Access to Employee Assistance programme offering free confidential support on a range of issues such as work, wellbeing, money, health and legal advice.

- Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and support to develop your career.

-Cycle to Work scheme

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

St Wilfrid’s Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

DT-Technician-2026.pdf - 3.48 MB (opens in new tab)

About St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1489 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy website
• Email address: knightingale@saintwilfrids.com
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-wilfrid-s-church-of-england-academy

An 11-18, consistently high attaining Church of England Academy in the North West.

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