Design and Technology Technician (Resistant Materials)

Employer: Priory Academy

Location: Dunstable, East of England

Salary: £10,386

Job type: PART_TIME

Posted: 2026-09-22T00:00:00Z

Sector: Engineering

Job Description

Design and Technology Technician (Resistant Materials) Priory Academy Grade: H3 Contract: 17 hours per week - term-time + INSET Actual Salary: From £10386 per annum Start Date : ASAP A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen at Priory Academy for a Design and Technology Technician (Resistant Materials) to provide practical and technical support within the Design and Technology faculty. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, flexible, well-motivated and will work well as part of a team to ensure equipment and materials are maintained and set up in advance to support our Design & Technology teachers. They will be organised and have the ability to work with young people to support their learning and development. Diversity: Scholars’ Education Trust is fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion. We want to attract and retain the very best staff in all areas of the Trust, ensuring our staff body reflects the diversity of our students and local community. For any questions please contact the HR Team by emailing hr@scholarseducationtrust.co.uk or telephoning 01727 734424. Please apply by filling in the application form on My New Term - CVs will not be accepted as applications. Closing date : 6 October 2026 Interview date : TBC We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged. Scholars’ Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer. Declaration of criminal offences The trust is required to give you the opportunity to voluntarily declare convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings that are not ‘protected’ as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020). You will be provided with a criminal self-declaration form by the school if you are shortlisted for the post. All posts in schools are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If you are appointed you will be required to have an up to date Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificate. The existence of a criminal background does not automatically mean that you cannot be appointed but it may do so.

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