Senior DT Technician
Wigmore School, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 9UW7 days remaining to apply
Closing date
6 November 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
24 October 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 6 hours per week, term time only
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- HC4 £24,404 - £25,183 (pro-rata) subject to job evaluation
What skills and experience we're looking for
Senior Design Technology Technician
Wigmore Academy Trust is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Design Technology Technician to provide support for the staff and pupils in the Design and Technology department. Based at the High School you would be responsible to the Head of Design Technology in co-ordinating the use of, and development of, practical resources and facilities, including the provision of guidance and support in meeting the practical requirement of the DT curriculum, as well as liaising with all areas of the school and outside organisations. You would also have overall responsibility for the observance of a healthy and safe working environment for the technical support service. You would be responsible for setting up and monitoring systems used in the management and control of practical resources, including both routine and non-routine checking, cleaning, maintenance, calibration, testing and repairing of equipment to the required standard.
ESSENTIAL
Qualifications
- Appropriate qualifications at Level 2 and above which demonstrate the capability of managing a practical school environment
DESIRABLE
- Food Hygiene Certificate
- English and maths at Grade C/4 or above at GCSE
- First Aid certificate
ESSENTIAL
Experience
- Experience of practical technology equipment
DESIRABLE
- Experience of working with children
- Experience of working in a design technology environment
ESSENTIAL
Knowledge and Understanding
- Knowledge of the use and safety features of a range of machinery important to design technology
DESIRABLE
- Knowledge of the use and safety features of a range of machinery important to the catering industry
ESSENTIAL
Abilities and Skills
- Ability to maintain clean, tidy and hygienic working environment
- Ability to follow instructions efficiently
- Practical skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Time management skills
DESIRABLE
- ICT literacy
- Administrative skills
ESSENTIAL
Personal Attributes
- Resilient
- Reliable
- Committed
- Honest
- Trustworthy
- Dedicated
- Patient
- Loyal
- Enthusiasm, warmth and a good sense of humour
- High expectations of self and others
ESSENTIAL
Other Factors
- Good attendance record
- Outstanding references
- Willingness to undertake further training
- A commitment to high educational standards, which maximise the achievements of all pupils
- A commitment to equality of opportunity for all pupils
- A commitment to the school’s ethos and values
- Flexibility in the work environment
- A willingness to reflect upon experiences in a critical and constructive manner
Police clearance (DBS check)
What the school offers its staff
An opportunity to work in a school in beautiful rural Herefordshire close to the Welsh borders.
An opportunity to work in a popular, successful and well-regarded oversubscribed school.
A school with outstanding commitment to staff development and wellbeing
A well-resourced department
A friendly, supportive environment where every individual is valued.
An absolute focus on high-quality teaching and learning
An extensive range of extracurricular activities (sports, trips, clubs) in addition to academic learning
A small school with a ‘family’ feel
A supportive leadership team who encourages training and development of staff to enable them to be the best at what they do.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Wigmore School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; the successful candidate must receive a satisfactory enhanced DBS check before taking up the post.
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.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Wigmore School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 463 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Wigmore School website
- Email address
- recruitment@wigmore.hereford.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01568 770323
We are a highly successful Nursery, Primary and High School situated in the stunning surroundings of North Herefordshire. We cater for children from 3-16 years of age in two separate schools.
The schools have existed for over 50 years, federating in 2008, acadamising in 2011 under the umbrella of one academy trust, and establishing a Nursery in 2012.
In the local community, we have an enviable reputation for high standards, providing a quality education in a safe and welcoming environment. Behaviour at both schools is outstanding. As a result of our successes, we are the school of choice in the area.
Our motto is “enjoying learning together” which encompasses the shared vision to develop the notion of and celebrate the benefits of all-through education.
Our mission is to provide excellent all-round educational experiences in a nurturing environment of traditional values. We aim to ensure every child is happy, safe and successful. We strive to provide the best education locally inspiring our children to exceed their potential and develop into resilent, well-rounded, independent young people who are equipped to flourish in a modern global community.
Our pupils achieve their potential academically with many exceeding expectations. We place a strong emphasis on developing the whole child and therefore, work hard to provide an all-round education for our pupils. We offer many different experiences inside and outside the classroom, e.g. Duke of Edinburgh, foreign expeditions, forest school, values education, to ensure our pupils have access to a variety of different learning experiences.
Our staff and pupils are proud of our school, its high standards, its values and its strong emphasis on personal development. We believe that our children deserve the best education possible and values that prepare them for the future.
We welcome all children to our school and guarantee to look after them, nurture them and provide them with the best education possible.
Arranging a visit to Wigmore School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@wigmore.hereford.sch.uk.
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