Design & Technology Technician

Wellfield School, Wingate, County Durham, TS28 5AX

19 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2025

• Closing date

  2 September 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  12 August 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £22,569.00 - £24,446.00 Annually (Actual) Term Time Only

Design & Technology Technician job summary

Design & Technology Technician

NCDAT Grade 3

Term Time Only

To Start ASAP

Are you passionate about practical, hands-on learning,? Do you enjoy working with tools and materials in a creative and fast paced environment? If you thrive in a busy workshop where every day brings new challenges and opportunities, we would love to hear from you!

We are looking for a Design & Technology Technician to support our innovative Technology Department. In this key role, you will help create a safe, well equipped, and inspiring for both students and staff. From maintaining tools and resources to supporting practical lessons and projects, your work will directly contribute to the development of the next generation of designers, makers, and engineers.

You Will:

• Prep teaching spaces with tools, machinery, and materials ahead of practical sessions.

• Keep our workshops safe, secure, and sparkling clean.

• Maintain, repair, and care for our tools and equipment.

• Support teaching staff during exciting hands-on lessons and demonstrations.

• Supervise students using specialist equipment and ensure PPE is always used properly.

• Manage stock levels, place orders, and keep the department well-resourced.

• Ensure full compliance with health & safety policies and risk assessments.

• Be a positive role model for students – in attitude, professionalism, and teamwork.

What we are looking for:Essential:

• 4 GCSEs (Grade 4+/A-C), including English and Maths.

• At least 2 years’ experience in a design or technology-based setting.

• Knowledge of workshop tools, safety procedures, and IT systems (Microsoft Office).

• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

• A commitment to student wellbeing and safeguarding.

Desirable:

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant discipline.

• Experience in a school environment or working with young people.

• First Aid training.

• Ability to carry out simple machinery and equipment repairs.

If you would like to arrange an informal visit or require further information on the position, please contact Kelly Jobes at k.jobes@wellfieldschool.net

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 Wellfield School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 914 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Wellfield School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wellfield-school-wingate

Wellfield School is a mixed, comprehensive, non-denominational secondary school without sixth form situated in Wingate, County Durham. It is a community state school that provides 1,200 places for students between the ages of 11 and 16 when fully subscribed. Wellfield School is part of New College Durham Academies Trust.

Wellfield School’s motto is “Go the extra mile”. It is a learning community that aims for high achievement and success for all. The secondary school prides itself on being a happy and caring environment, an exciting centre of learning for the community, and a place where all children feel respected for their individual talents.

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