Technology Technician
King's Academy Binfield, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG42 4FS15 days remaining to apply
Closing date
21 August 2026 at 9am
Date listed
5 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
- KGA Band 4, points 4 to 6 ie £25,201pa - £26,473pa pro rata plus Outer London Fringe of £729pa, pro rata. Actual Gross Salary £22,660pa to £23,122pa inc. OLF
Additional allowances
KGA Band 4, points 4 to 6 ie £25,201pa - £26,473pa pro rata plus Outer London Fringe of £729pa, pro rata. Actual Gross Salary £22,660pa to £23,122pa inc. OLF
Technology Technician job summary
Inspire innovation. Foster creativity.
Support the practical curriculum in a bold and ambitious all-through academy.
Responsible to: Head of Department (Design Technology and Creative Arts).
Responsible for: Technical support within the Design Technology and Creative Arts departments.
Salary: KGA Band 4, points 4 to 6 ie £25,201pa - £26,473pa pro rata plus Outer London Fringe of £729pa, pro rata.
Actual Gross Salary £22,660pa to £23,122pa inc. OLF.
Hours: 8.00am to 4.00pm, Monday to Friday with a 36 minute unpaid lunch break. Term time only plus 2 days.
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, dynamic and innovative Design Technology/ Art/ Food technician to join our ambitious and growing Creative Faculty. This is an exciting opportunity to play an intrinsic role in supporting our teaching staff and ensuring our students have the tools they need to succeed in our all-through academy.
The department is a well-resourced and purpose-built facility, consisting of a suite of workshops, graphic design facilities, textiles, food technology rooms, and a ceramics kiln room.
Our technology provision is characterised by:
Curriculum Support: Supporting the Creative Arts team to deliver an engaging and varied practical curriculum.
Technical Expertise: Overseeing and monitoring stock levels and the expert preparation of equipment and tools for practical work.
Practical Delivery: Supporting teaching staff in the delivery of student practical work and demonstrations.
Collaborative Culture: Working closely with the Head of Creative Arts and the wider team to support the Creative Arts team and broader academy life.
We are looking for a candidate who is confident in supporting staff and students alike. The successful candidate will:
- Have a background in Product Design; Resistant Materials and/or Engineering; or food technology. Experience of working within a Secondary School department is desirable.
- Be a team player who is happy to get stuck in and involve themselves in the wider aspects of academy life.
- Have the ability to motivate, inspire, and support students to excel.
King’s Academy Binfield is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.
Application Process
Completed application forms should be submitted to Amber Walker, HR Coordinator, at amber.walker@kingsacademies.uk or by post to: King’s Academy Binfield, St George’s Park, Binfield, Bracknell RG42 4FS by 9am on Friday 21st August 2026.
Please note that all applications will be considered upon receipt, therefore an early reply is recommended. We reserve the right to close the advert early should the right candidate apply.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
At King’s Academy Binfield and Oakwood we recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children. We will endeavour to provide a safe and welcoming environment where students and their families are respected and valued.
We will be alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow recognised procedures to ensure that children receive effective support, protection and justice. All children, regardless of age, gender, ability, culture, race, language, religion or sexual identity, have equal rights to protection.
Mrs Laura Phillips: laura.phillips@kingsacademies.uk is our Designated Safeguarding Lead if you have any safeguarding concerns.
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 King's Academy Binfield
- Organisation type
- Free School, ages 3 to 19
- Education phase
- All through school
- Size
- 1500 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 19
- Ofsted report
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Our all-through school opened in a superb new building in September 2018 and we have grown year on year, with our first Year 11 students currently in the final year of their GCSE study. In addition to the secondary phase, we also have two primary phases set across two sites, King’s Academy Binfield (KAB) and King’s Academy Oakwood (KAO). In September 2023, we will have students from year N to year 6 in primary and year 7 through to year 12. Our 6th Form will be opening in September 2023.
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