Design & Technology Technician

• NJC Scale Point: 2 - 4

• Actual salary: £13,747 to £14,182 (actual) per annum

• 25 Hours per week, 39 Weeks per annum

We are searching for the best education professionals to join our trust. Are you passionate about making a difference to our children’s learning? Do you understand the importance of education?

Pool Hayes Academy are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and organised Design & Technology Technician, with a real drive to enhance students’ experience of secondary education. The successful candidate will work in partnership with class teachers to support with resources and learning within the Design & Technology departments.

The appointed candidate will carry out planned maintenance of tools and equipment and support teachers and students with practical activities in a department that is a well led, dynamic team.

The ideal candidate will have a good basic education to GCSE level (to include English and Maths grade C/4), have previous experience of working with CAD Fusion or equivalent and the ability to use and maintain Design Technology and Engineering equipment. You will join an academy which is dynamic and inspiring; creating a culture of outstanding success amongst our students.

Why choose Pool Hayes Academy? We have experienced substantial growth in recent years and the academy is now a provider of choice in the area and is over-subscribed. Our Ofsted rating has improved to Good in April 2022 – but that’s just the beginning of our ambition for the pupils and staff at this 11-18 academy.

Our vision for Pool Hayes Academy means that any pupil regardless of circumstance can fulfil their potential. Furthermore, we believe that educational success leads to empowerment for our young people and the freedom to make more choices over their future.

In return, you can expect fantastic Professional Development opportunities, a comprehensive employee benefits package, shopping discounts, cycle-to-work and gym schemes, cinema tickets and an employee assistance programme.

We are proud to be a part of the Academy Transformation Trust family of academies whose mission is to transform learning, aspirations and opportunities for their pupils and the communities in which they live. This commitment also extends to staff who are key to their success.

To learn more and apply online, please see our application pack for more information and visit our careers page.

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 15 July 2025 – 09.00am

Interview date: Wednesday 16 July 2025

Pool Hayes Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will undertake an enhanced DBS criminal record check, and online searches will be carried out in line with KCSIE update 2024. We are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion and welcome all applications. We are open to Flexible Working.