Design Technology Technician

Design Technology Technician Grade 3 SCP 6 - 11, £25,989- £28,142 per annum Actual Salary: £22,255 - £24,863 (dependent on continuous service & experience) Full time, 36 hours 40 minutes per week Term Time only plus 5 days Permanent We are seeking an enthusiastic and energetic Design Technology Technician to join our vibrant Technology Department at an outstanding school. This is an exciting and varied role, providing technical support to both staff and pupils and contributing to a creative and dynamic learning environment. You will play a key part in supporting teaching and learning by:

• Preparing materials and equipment for lessons
• Assisting teachers and students in practical classroom sessions
• Maintaining equipment and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards
• Supporting a range of design and technology disciplines
We are looking for someone who:
• Holds an NVQ Level 2 (or higher) in a related subject, or has equivalent experience
• Has experience using engineering equipment and machinery, including centre lathes, pillar drills, band and circular saws
• Has knowledge of, or experience with, CAD/CAM systems (or a willingness to learn)
• Understands health and safety requirements within a D&T environment
• Is confident using ICT to support tasks and record-keeping
• Demonstrates strong communication and interpersonal skills, building positive relationships with staff and students
• Can work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Working for The Blue Coat School means that you would be part of the Cranmer Education Trust, a successful, growing Trust which prides itself on looking after its people, offering a high level of support and access to expertise. This is an excellent time to join the team, as we develop collaborative structures and systems to enhance and support our growing family of schools. There are 10 schools in our trust, both primary and secondary schools, across Oldham and Rochdale. The trust also incorporates a teacher training school and the East Manchester Teaching Hub, which support the training and development of new and existing teachers across the North West of England. For further details please visit: Cranmer Trust Vacancies This position will be based at The Blue Coat School, Oldham, but may from time to time require travel as necessary to collaborate with other schools which are all locally based. We offer:
• Opportunities for professional development in a growing Trust
• A strong school community that places children, families and staff at the heart of everything we do.
• A supportive team who will work with and alongside you to achieve the very best
• LGPS career average pension scheme including life insurance and dependent's pension
• Central Oldham location close to good transport networks
The Blue Coat School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Cranmer Education Trust follows safer recruitment practices. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and appointment is therefore subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service. For further information please refer to:
• The Cranmer Education Trust's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy Trust Policies | Cranmer Education Trust
• The Trust's statement on the employment of ex-offenders, in the vacancy Supporting Documents section.
• The job description and person specification for further information regarding the safeguarding responsibilities of the role.
Follow the link Vacancies to apply for this vacancy. Please note CVs are not accepted. Closing date for applications: Monday 29 June @ 09:00 Interviews: w/b 29 June 2026 Start Date: September 2026 The Cranmer Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer and will provide reasonable support to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process.
• Applicants are advised to submit their applications at the earliest opportunity. The Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised deadline should a high volume of applications be received.
  
  Holds an NVQ Level 2 (or higher) in a related subject, or has equivalent experience
• Has experience using engineering equipment and machinery, including centre lathes, pillar drills, band and circular saws
• Has knowledge of, or experience with, CAD/CAM systems (or a willingness to learn)
• Understands health and safety requirements within a D&T environment
• Is confident using ICT to support tasks and record-keeping
• Demonstrates strong communication and interpersonal skills, building positive relationships with staff and students
• Can work effectively both independently and as part of a team
  
  Working for The Blue Coat School means that you would be part of the Cranmer Education Trust, a successful, growing Trust which prides itself on looking after its people, offering a high level of support and access to expertise. This is an excellent time to join the team, as we develop collaborative structures and systems to enhance and support our growing family of schools.
There are 10 schools in our trust, both primary and secondary schools, across Oldham and Rochdale. The trust also incorporates a teacher training school and the East Manchester Teaching Hub, which support the training and development of new and existing teachers across the North West of England.


• Opportunities for professional development in a growing Trust
• A strong school community that places children, families and staff at the heart of everything we do.
• A supportive team who will work with and alongside you to achieve the very best
• LGPS career average pension scheme including life insurance and dependent's pension
• Central Oldham location close to good transport networks