DT Technician

Beaumont Hill Academy, Darlington, DL1 2AN

10 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  10 March 2026

• Closing date

  20 March 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  10 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
• Full-time equivalent salary: Band 6 Scale point 9-12

DT Technician job summary

POST TITLE: Design & Technology Technician

POST: Permanent, Full Time (Part time hours may be available for the right candidate).

GRADE: Band 6 (Scale point 9-12) Term Time + 1 week

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Design & Technology Subject Leader

JOB PURPOSE: The Design & Technology Technician will be required to service and prepare the resources/materials required by the department. This may also involve supporting staff and pupils within practical lessons.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Preparation of resources as required.

• Provision of materials for lessons as required.

• Stock control and ordering.

• Assistance with all record keeping.

• Clerical support to the Department.

• Maintenance and repair of equipment in the Department, carrying out appropriate safety checks.

• Act as a curriculum assistant in Technology (this includes supporting the pupils, using ICT equipment as part of the Technology curriculum).

• Be an immediate point of contact for First Aid matters in the event of accidents in the workshops.

• Advise the Subject Leader of any Health and Safety issues which become apparent with the Department.

• Advise teaching staff on any technical matters regarding machinery and equipment.

• Support teaching staff and pupils during lessons.

The following indicates the likely range of tasks:

Routine Tasks:

• To clean equipment and machine tools.

• To get out and putting away equipment, keep a tidy the prep room.

• To prepare a wide range of materials & apparatus for Graphics, Resistant Materials, Food and Electronics.

• To ensure Food Technology rooms are kept clean, hygienic (including sinks, cookers, fridges and laundry).

• To weigh of ingredients for pupils and for demonstrations.

• To support practical lessons when required.

• To become proficient in the use of 2D design and CAD software programmes such as Adobe (Internal support and training will be provided).

• To monitor and maintain the use of CAM machines such as laser cutters and 3D Printers).

Technical Tasks:

• Under the direction of the staff prepare visual aids, models and support equipment to assist in the classroom.

• Where appropriate, maintenance and repair of tools and equipment.

• To work competently and accurately with a variety of materials, sometimes with detailed instructions, sometimes with general suggestions as guidance.

Communication:

• To liaise clearly and in a timely fashion with Department staff on everyday matters and other staff around the Trust generally.

• With pupils when providing in-class support to the teacher, or around the Trust generally.

• With the Subject Leader when negotiating workload priorities.

Administration:

• To compile purchase orders, file paperwork, stock check, update computer records, compile worksheets, photocopy etc.

Pastoral:

• To establish good relationships with pupils and staff.

• To encourage pupils to maintain socially acceptable standards of behaviour in all aspects of Academy and Village life as described in the Behaviour Policy and other guidelines for staff.

• To provide all pupils, with guidance and counselling of a personal, social, and health education nature.

• To be aware of any problems by maintaining good communication and alleviating difficulties with resources.

Staff Group:

• To participate in Academy’s Continuing Development Programme.

• To participate in external training, if required.

• To attend and participate in a range of staff meetings/briefing.

• To support colleagues as appropriate.

Parents/carers:

• To attend any meeting, the Academy arranges for parental/carer. consultation and liaison, if appropriate.

• To work with parents/carers to secure partnership in the learning process, if appropriate.

Resources:

• To make effective use of the resources available within the Trust, and to be aware of resources provided by the Local Authority and those within the community.

• To keep the subject room tidy, maintain safe working practices, and good care of resources.

• To make the subject room attractive, and promote good standards of work.

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 Beaumont Hill Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 19
• School size: 356 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Beaumont Hill Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/beaumont-hill-academy

Beaumont Hill Academy is a specialist provider for children with special educational needs aged 2 – 19 yrs.

Our aim is to ensure we prepare our young people to meet the various challenges they may face.

Our values are:

Be unique
Have knowledge
Always believe in yourself

Our aim is for children to develop into self-assured, confident, happy, positive young people. Our ethos starts with a focus on each individual, starting with a clear understanding of their unique needs and then building a pathway to support their learning and progression through school.

earning is celebrated in all of its forms and academic success is valued at all levels of performance. The focus in our classrooms is on challenge, engagement and achievement. We value:

- Working together towards a common goal
- Team work, based on trust, recognition and support
- Respect for every child as a unique individual
- Preparation for every child as a unique individual
- Preparation for life and work, encouraging achievements in all areas of the curriculum
- Promoting curiosity and enthusiasm
- Building confidence to undertake new tasks
- Respect for the values of citizenship, tolerance and fairness.

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