Design Technology Technician

The Clarendon Academy, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 0DJ

28 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  9 December 2025

• Closing date

  6 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  9 December 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: £13.47 per hour (£25,989 pro rata per annum)

Design Technology Technician job summary

Clarendon Academy is looking for a skilled DT technician to provide support for teaching and learning in our Design Technology classrooms. This is a wonderful opportunity to join our dedicated team of technicians and be involved in preparing resources and equipment for lessons: hard materials: woods, metals and plastics, as well as maintaining machinery and ordering supplies. Previous experience of working in an educational environment is advantageous but not essential. A knowledge of basic engineering and/or mechanics would be useful, however full training will be given.

Working Hours: Part Time (35 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 39 weeks per year including Teacher Training days). Required: ASAP.

Clarendon Academy is a thriving co-educational, non-denominational secondary school and sixth form, educating young people between the ages of 11 and 18. Located in the bustling town of Trowbridge, Wiltshire, and in easy commuter distance from Bath, we pride ourselves on being a centre of excellence and a place where young, enthusiastic children enter in Year 7 and leave us at the end of Year 13 as fully rounded young adults. We are part of the Acorn Education Trust, which provides exciting opportunities to collaborate and improve local education.

The successful candidate must be able to work with a variety of staff and students, possess a can-do and flexible attitude and be well-organised with a good practical aptitude. This is a varied and busy role, which involves producing accurate work to tight deadlines, so applicants must possess excellent time management skills.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has strong interpersonal and communication skills and is able to work with a variety of students and staff;
• Is self-motivated, dedicated and consistent;
• Is a strong team player, good at building relationships;
• Has a confident, resilient and flexible attitude;
• Is highly-organised, able to work under pressure and meet deadlines;
• Is well presented with a professional approach;
• Can observe Health & Safety regulations fully and identify possible risks;
• Enjoys working with young people and supporting them in lessons.

We can offer the successful candidate:

• An ambitious and vibrant place to work, with enthusiastic children and staff who are passionate about learning;
• A workplace where everyone feels valued and supported;
• Opportunities for training and progression;
• The support of Acorn Education Trust, with excellent opportunities to work with experienced colleagues;
• A supportive and clearly defined induction procedure.

For information about this role, including a full Job Description and Person Specification, please read our Applicant Information Pack. If you have any additional questions, please contact our school admin office on: 01225-785210

Closing Date: Tuesday 6th January 2026 at 12pm

Interview Date: w/c Monday 12th January 2026

Please note: while the closing date for applications has been set, we reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate upon receipt of an exceptional application. Therefore, we would encourage prompt application for this position.

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 The Clarendon Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1103 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Clarendon Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-clarendon-academy

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