DT Technician
Kingsbridge Academy, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 1PL12 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
5 October 2026 at 9am
Date listed
17 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- NJC Grade D8-12 (£27,709-£29,542 - full time equivalent). Pro rata: £15,961-£17,017 approximate salary- 25 hours per week / 39 weeks per year (term time plus inset days).
DT Technician job summary
About the role:
We are seeking a practical, organised and enthusiastic individual to join our Design & Technology Department as a Technician. The successful candidate will provide specialist technical support across the department, including the preparation, maintenance and organisation of equipment, materials and resources, as well as supporting staff and students during practical lessons and activities.
The role would suit someone who enjoys working in a hands-on environment and has a keen interest in Design & Technology. While no formal qualifications are required, candidates should possess a good overall standard of education, strong organisational skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Working hours and patterns will be discussed at interview and can offer flexibility for the right candidate.
About the Department:
Our thriving Design & Technology Department comprises five full and part-time teaching staff supported by two dedicated technicians. Based in the Longbrook building, the department benefits from eight specialist workshops, including two food technology rooms, a textiles room, dedicated metal and wood workshops, a multi-materials workshop, a graphics room, and an electronics room. All areas are exceptionally well equipped and provide an inspiring environment for both staff and students.
The department also boasts a dedicated CAD/CAM suite, housing industry-standard equipment including laser cutters, 3D printers and a vinyl cutter. These technologies play a central role in the delivery of Design & Technology across the curriculum, making this an exciting opportunity for a technician with an interest in innovative manufacturing technologies.
Students study Design & Technology from Years 7 to 13. At Key Stage 4, we offer GCSE Design Technology and GCSE Food Preparation & Nutrition, while Product Design is available at A Level. At Key Stage 3, students experience a broad and balanced curriculum, rotating through a range of material areas to develop their knowledge, skills and creativity across the subject disciplines.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Education South West is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post. This includes checks with past employers, an online check of publicly available information, including social media, and an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Kingsbridge Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1199 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Kingsbridge Academy website
Kingsbridge Community College
Location: Devon, United Kingdom
Type: Mainstream School
Phase: Secondary
Funding status: State - Academy
Gender: Mixed
Age range: 11 - 18 years
About Kingsbridge Community College
An outstanding learning community, where individuals thrive
Welcome to Kingsbridge Community College and thank you for your interest in our school.
We are passionate about learning and ensuring that our learners thrive and grow amidst our beautiful surroundings here in South Devon. We recognise the benefits a first class education brings and encourage our students to be ambitious and bold in their learning journey and to make the most of every opportunity. We are proud of the excellent teaching, care and guidance that we offer, along with first class facilities and a wide range of opportunities in and beyond the classroom. We are justifiably proud of our Outstanding Ofsted judgement, and routinely seek excellence in all that we do.
Year on year, our students attain at the very highest levels and we are proud of our position alongside the very best state comprehensive schools in the South West and nationally. Our examination results are outstanding and the significant majority of our students go on into our 6th Form and from there to university. KCC students are well prepared for their futures and are successful in gaining places at the universities of their first choice; these universities are also ranked among the best in the United Kingdom, indeed internationally, including Oxbridge. We ensure that our students are exceptionally well prepared to make choices about their future, whether that is higher education, training or employment.
We have a strong commitment to developing the whole child and providing a wealth of opportunities beyond the classroom. Our students regularly delight and amaze us with their talents, achievements and successess across a wide range of activities. We organise concerts, festivals, musical productions, plays, competitions, shows, exhibitions and leadership programmes for students and each year we reach national and regional finals in a range of sports and other extra-curricular activities.
We are a Teaching School and as such are committed to providing high quality training and development to new and experienced school staff, raising the standards of provision far beyond our own establishment. In September 2016 we became one of five national Research Schools through a joint project led by The National College for Teaching and Leadership (NCTL) and Education Endowment Foundation (EEF). This exciting programme will see the College further develop its use of evidence based practice and expertise across an alliance of schools.
I hope that what you have read gives you a sense of what we value most - an outstanding learning community where individuals thrive. If you wish to be part of our success as a parent, student, employee or friend please do not hesitate to make contact with us to find out more.
Tina Graham, Principal
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