Design and Technology Technician

Permanent contract to start as soon as possible.

Grade 14, points 4-6, current starting salary £26,016 FTE per annum, actual starting salary £3,520 per annum (£13.48 per hour).

6 hours, 38 working weeks (term time only) to be worked on a Wednesday.

We are looking to appoint a motivated, practical and well-organised person to join our Design & Technology team at Crispin School as a Technician (Resistant Materials). This is a 6-hour-per-week role, working on Wednesdays during term time. We can be flexible around the exact start and finish times and are happy to discuss working hours with the successful candidate. This is a varied, hands-on role supporting the day-to-day running of our Design & Technology workshops and helping our students to access high-quality practical learning.

Candidates will need to be:

• Practical and confident learning how to use tools and equipment.

• Well organised and able to work independently.

• Conscientious, with good attention to detail.

• Comfortable working in a busy workshop environment.

• Willing to learn new skills and undertake relevant training.

• Committed to maintaining a safe working environment.

• Positive about working within a school and supporting young people.

We can offer you:

• The benefit of working in an innovative and forward-thinking Trust.

• A chance to work within a school committed to every learner.  

• The opportunity to work with our young learners.

• A commitment to offering excellent CPD opportunities.

• Staff benefits, including discounted gym membership and a cycle to work scheme.

• In addition to your contribution to the pension scheme, the school/employer contribute to the pension fund, currently 19.2%. 

• A staff assistance programme with specialist provider, PAM Wellbeing, who provide a 24/7 free phone helpline, or face-to-face counselling for every employee in the Wessex family.

At the Wessex Learning Trust collaboration is key, we work together to share knowledge, grow and develop through professional learning communities.

To apply for this position, please complete a support staff application form (available on The Wessex Learning Trust website and E-Teach), together with a letter of application for the attention of Mr Lee Cornwall, Headteacher. Your letter should be no more than two pages, detailing your experience to date and why you are the best candidate for the position.

Interviews to be held 22 October 2026