Technology Technician

Great Park Academy, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE13 9FR

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  1 September 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  14 August 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £26,403.00 - £27,254.00 (actual salary £22,645 - £23.375)

Technology Technician job summary

We are seeking a Technology Technician be a member of the support staff team at Great Park Academy. You will be a creative, ‘hands on’ colleague, working within the Technology department to support with all practical lessons including preparing teaching aids and resources in accordance with health and safety. You may have experience as a Technician in a school already or you may have worked in another field and now wish to work in a school. The school has one full time Technician, and you will work alongside them. 

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Someone comfortable and/or with experience of working in a school environment 

An enthusiastic person who will support within the Technology department

Excellent oral and written communication skills 

Excellent organisational  

A flexible and effective team player 

A problem solver with a high level of initiative 

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

A competitive salary - as an accredited Living Wage Employer, you’re guaranteed a wage that meets, and often exceeds, the real cost of living.

Benefits including; excellent pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking

An opportunity to work with highly-skilled professionals 

Enthusiastic and motivated students 

An exciting and extensive commitment to professional development 

A school with its community at heart 

An exciting programme of staff wellbeing activities 

Wider career development opportunities to be involved across Gosforth Group

If you would like to discuss this vacancy further, or you are unable to complete the online application form and require this in another format please contact us by email: peoplegreatpark@gosforthgroup.org.uk or telephone: 0191 429 9797, option 4.

Applications are shortlisted for interview as they are received, and so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to commence the interview process and close the vacancy prior to this date. 

The Trust is committed to equality, inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

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 Great Park Academy

• Organisation type: Free School, ages 9 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 614 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 9 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Great Park Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/great-park-academy

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