Technology Technician
Redborne Upper School and Community College, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 2NU9 days remaining to apply
Start date details
1st September 2026
Closing date
1 July 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
22 June 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
- £21,445.00 - £22,129.00 Annually (Actual)
Technology Technician job summary
TECHNOLOGY TECHNICIAN
Start Date: 1st September 2026
Contract: Full-time 37 hours per week, term time only plus 5 training days
Salary: Level 2D - Point 4 - 6
Actual Salary Range: £21,445.00 to £22,129.00 (dependent on experience)
Join Our Team and Make a Difference!
Redborne Upper School is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Technology Technician to join our D&T department. In this role, you won’t just be managing tools - you’ll be a vital part of the team that helps students turn concepts into reality.
About the Role
As a Technology Technician you will:
Prepare materials, equipment, and machinery for daily practical lessons.
Maintain a safe, clean, and organised workshop environment in line with health and safety standards.
Support teachers during busy practical sessions, providing an extra pair of eyes and hands.
Manage department stock, ordering supplies, and maintaining equipment.
Who We’re Looking For
We are looking for someone who:
Is a practical individual with experience in a workshop or technical environment (school experience is a bonus, but not essential!).
Has knowledge of health and safety practices, or a willingness to learn.
Has a patient, approachable manner and a genuine desire to support young people.
What We Offer
A supportive and inspiring team environment
Outstanding professional development opportunities
The opportunity to be part of a school community that values every member of staff
Work in a school committed to continuous improvement and excellence
Make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people
Join a team that values inclusion, development, and wellbeing
Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Access to employee wellbeing support.
Working Hours
Monday - Thursday: 8.00am - 4.00pm
Friday: 8.30am - 3.30pm
If you are passionate about education, eager to develop your skills, and ready to make a real impact - we would love to hear from you!
Visits to the school are welcome by appointment.
Closing Date: Wednesday 1st July 2026
We reserve the right to close the application process early.
Interview Date: w/c 6th July 2026
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to the safeguarding and promotion of children’s welfare and all offers of employment are subject to satisfactory DBS clearance.
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 Redborne Upper School and Community College
- School type
- Academy, ages 13 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1592 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 13 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Redborne Upper School and Community College website
Redborne Upper School provides a dynamic, friendly and vibrant environment where support, training and development for all staff is a priority. Our students and staff experience a supportive and caring atmosphere, along with high standards and expectations for success. Do you want to be part of a successful team of highly committed staff working towards excellence? If so, we look forward to hearing from you.
Please note that Redborne does not accept applications from agencies or CV's.
We are committed to the safeguarding and promotion of children’s welfare and all offers of employment are subject to satisfactory DBS clearance.
Redborne is a successful school on a spacious and pleasant campus near the market town of Ampthill in Bedfordshire. We achieve excellent examination results with about three-quarters of students typically gaining Maths and English at grades 9 – 4. ‘A’ Level results are also very good with over half at ‘A*’, ‘A’ or ‘B’ grades and an overall pass rate of 99.9%. About 80% of the Sixth Form go on to university and each year a number of students get into Oxbridge. The school is well regarded, oversubscribed and situated in a very pleasant area of Central Bedfordshire, within easy reach of London. The campus includes a state-of-the-art 400 seat theatre and Sixth Form social area. In the next few years the school is likely to expand to 1,700 with 500+ in the sixth form. Redborne is also a National College Support School, a Leading Edge School and has Teaching School Status.
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