DT Technician (Food & Textiles)

Wolverley CofE Secondary School, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 5XQ

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  14 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  28 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Design and technology
• Working pattern: Part time: 20 hours per week. Flexible
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £26,427 - £26,847
• Actual salary: £12,274 - £12,747
• Pay scale: NJC Scale 3, points 5-6

What skills and experience we're looking for

Applications are invited from enthusiastic, well-organised, and suitably qualified individuals to join our dedicated support staff team as a Design Technology Technician, specialising in Food and Textiles.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting students in a creative and hands-on learning environment. The successful candidate will work closely with the Subject Leader and teaching staff to ensure that students have access to the materials, equipment, and resources they need to thrive in their Design Technology Food Preparation and Textiles lessons.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a keen interest in Food and Textiles education.
• Is proactive, reliable, and enjoys working as part of a team.
• Is confident in working directly with students to support their learning.
• Has good organisational and communication skills.

This is a part-time role (20 hours per week). The working pattern will be determined primarily by the needs of the school, particularly in supporting practical lessons and curriculum delivery. However, we are willing to discuss flexible arrangements with the successful applicant where these can be accommodated alongside the requirements of the role.

What the school offers its staff

Wolverley CE Secondary School is a vibrant, oversubscribed school that has made significant strides in recent years. We have high academic expectations and a strong ethos of aspiration and transformation. This role offers the chance to join a committed and talented team in a supportive environment where students are encouraged to flourish.

If you’re as excited about this role as we are, get in touch to learn more.

We warmly welcome potential applicants to visit the school. To arrange a visit or for further information, please contact Charlotte Wells, Office Manager & PA to Headteacher (charlotte.wells@wolverley.worcs.sch.uk).

Wolverley CE Secondary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early depending on the level of interest.

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

Wolverley C E Secondary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

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.

Advert - DT Technician.pdf - 212 KB (opens in new tab)

DT Technician - JD PS.pdf - 294 KB (opens in new tab)

About Wolverley CofE Secondary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 964 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Wolverley CofE Secondary School website
• Email address: charlotte.wells@wolverley.worcs.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01562859800
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wolverley-cofe-secondary-school

Wolverley CE Secondary School

Arranging a visit to Wolverley CofE Secondary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email charlotte.wells@wolverley.worcs.sch.uk.

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