Technology Faculty Technician (Construction / Art / Design & Technology)

Dean Trust Wigan, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN5 0DQ

9 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  10 July 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  1 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: 21,235.00 - 21,909.00

Technology Faculty Technician (Construction / Art / Design & Technology) job summary

The Dean Trust is seeking to appoint a talented and enthusiastic Technology Faculty Technician to join our dedicated team at Dean Trust Wigan to support our Construction, Art and Design & Technology departments.

If you have a background in construction, joinery, carpentry, engineering, maintenance or a related trade, we'd love to hear from you. Previous experience working in a school isn't required - we'll provide the support you need to transition into the role.

This is a fantastic opportunity to use your practical skills in a rewarding career, helping to inspire young people and make a real difference in the local community.

If you're ready for a change of pace and want your skills to have a lasting impact, we'd encourage you to apply!

Main Purpose of the Job:

The core values are to be an integral part of the daily routines and procedures where shared expectations form the basis of acode of conduct / standards of behaviour for all:

Recognising the importance of learning as a means to enable us to achieve, be fulfilled and positively contribute to our society and community.

Promoting and achieving excellence - excellence is attainable – continually aspiring to be the best we can be and making our best better.

Encouraging creativity and innovation – ‘a can do’ and ‘no excuses’ culture.

Promoting equality and diversity – every pupil is unique and will be respected and diversity will be celebrated.

Working in Partnership to raise aspirations – parental engagement with the school being at the heart of the community.

Insisting on the highest standards of behaviour - only the highest standards of behavior will be expected and celebrated.

Safeguarding the health, safety and welfare of all who study and work at the school.

Core Duties:

The curriculum technician will provide practical, administrative and technical support service across the subject area.

Preparation of materials and equipment for project work from year 7 to 11.

To operate machinery (training provided).

To undertake regular checks, minor repairs and report faults and safety problems to the relevant persons.

To be responsible for the application of good practice when dealing with the use and storage of materials and equipment ensuring compliance with health and safety and other relevant record keeping.

Cleaning sinks and cleaning bench-tops of debris and materials, clearing spillages.

Updating stock records and subject inventory records.

To maintain stocks of relevant materials which will include ordering of goods and supplies from staff requisitions and liaise with suppliers as necessary.

To put up and service classroom displays and corridor displays as directed.

To participate in training and personal development programs as required.

To be available if required to cover for other curriculum technicians in other subject areas.

To be first aider

To undertake any duties as may be determined by the Headteacher commensurate with the grade to support the effective efficient operation of the school curriculum and activities.

Additional Duties:

To participate in continuing professional development.

To be aware of and comply with all school policies and procedures.

To appreciate and support the role of other professionals.

To work under the direction of the lead teacher/organiser, when accompanying staff and pupils on a school trip.

To undertake any duties as may be determined by the Headteacher commensurate with the grade to support the effective, efficient operation of the school curriculum and activities.

All employees have the responsibility to:

Ensure any documentation produced is to a high standard and is in line with the brand style

Be aware and comply with policies and procedures relating to Safeguarding, child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to the appropriate person

Participate in training and other learning activities as required

Participate in the Academy’s Performance Management process

Provide appropriate guidance and supervision and assist in the training and development of staff as appropriate

To promote the area of responsibility within the Academy and beyond

To represent the Academy at events as appropriate

To support and promote the Academy ethos

To undertake any other duties and responsibilities as required that are covered by the general scope of the post

To undertake any other reasonable duties at the request of the Chief Executive & Academy Principal, Executive Headteacher and Headteacher

 

For more information about the role please contact us on 01942 511987 or email dtwoffice@deantrustwigan.co.uk.

Thank you again for your interest in working for The Dean Trust. We look forward to hearing from you.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer committed to ensuring inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates including those from underrepresented groups, and/or with protected characteristics.

The Dean Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check.

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 Dean Trust Wigan

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 770 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Dean Trust Wigan website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/dean-trust-wigan

Dean Trust Wigan is part of The Dean Trust, which has a number of very high performing schools and a proven track record of sustained improvement. The Dean Trust’s core values include traditional academic education, excellent discipline and respect, resulting in improved attainment and progress. “Believe, Achieve, Succeed” has been embraced by all of the schools in The Dean Trust.

Ofsted October 2023- 'Pupils and staff at the school are right to identify the Dean Trust Wigan as an improving school...The school has high expectations for pupils’ academic achievement. Pupils understand how they should behave. Most pupils meet the school’s raised expectations for behaviour. In lessons, most pupils embody the school’s values of ‘be ready, be respectful, be responsible’ through their improved attitudes to learning'.

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