Technology Technician
De Aston School, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, LN8 3RFThis job expired on 30 June 2025 – see similar jobs
Job start date
11 September 2025
Closing date
30 June 2025 at 9am
Date listed
16 June 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Design and technology
Working pattern
- Part time: 25 hours per week – Monday to Friday 8:30am to 1:30pm. 39 weeks per year + 5.6 weeks paid holiday.
Contract type
- Fixed term - 10 months - Maternity or parental leave cover
Hourly rate
- £13.05 per hour
What skills and experience we're looking for
We’re looking for a proactive, hands-on individual with a passion for supporting practical learning. The ideal candidate will have:
- Good practical skills and confidence using a range of tools and machinery (both traditional and computer-controlled).
- Knowledge of COSHH and relevant Health and Safety legislation.
- Strong organisational and time-management abilities.
- Basic ICT skills, with a willingness to learn CAD software (e.g. Techsoft 2D Design, 3D modelling).
- A proactive, safety-conscious approach to working in a workshop environment.
- The ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
While experience in a school setting is desirable, it’s not essential—we’re more interested in your enthusiasm, reliability, and willingness to learn.
What the school offers its staff
At De Aston School, you’ll be joining a friendly, inclusive, and forward-thinking community. We offer:
- A well-resourced Design and Technology department with modern facilities and a wide range of equipment.
- A supportive team environment, including collaboration with a Food Technology Assistant Technician.
- A strong emphasis on high-quality, hands-on learning experiences for students.
- Excellent CPD and professional development opportunities.
- A school culture that values staff wellbeing and promotes a healthy work/life balance.
- A beautiful rural setting near the Lincolnshire Wolds, with easy access to the historic city of Lincoln.
Further information about the job
As a Technology Technician, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the delivery of Design and Technology across Key Stages 3 to 5. You’ll help prepare materials, maintain equipment, support lessons, and ensure a safe and efficient learning environment.
To apply, please complete the application form and send it, along with the self-declaration and equal opportunities monitoring forms, to Mrs Alice McNeill at vacancies@de-aston.lincs.sch.uk.
Interview date: Monday 7th July 2025 (we may interview earlier for the right candidate)
Commitment to safeguarding
De Aston School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All pre-employment checks are in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
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About De Aston School
- School type
- Academy, Christian, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 998 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- De Aston School website
- Email address
- vacancies@de-aston.lincs.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01673840828
De Aston is an ambitious, high achieving, academy which believes in exceptional progress for all students and consequently we enjoy an outstanding reputation based on academic success and leadership along with a vibrant and positive atmosphere.
Arranging a visit to De Aston School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vacancies@de-aston.lincs.sch.uk.
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