Job Description
Are you creative, organised and passionate about supporting practical learning? ✨ Wixams Academy is seeking an enthusiastic and highly organised Art, Design and Food Technology Technician to support the delivery of outstanding teaching and learning across our creative and practical subjects. Working across Art, Design Technology and Food Technology , you'll play a key role in preparing resources, maintaining specialist learning environments, supporting practical lessons and helping students develop the creativity, confidence and technical skills needed to succeed. 📍 Wixams Academy, Bedfordshire 📅 Application Deadline: 9th November 2026 🚀 Start Date: As soon as possible ⏰ Full Time | Permanent | Term Time Only 💰 Salary: FTE S1.4 (£27,463 FTE) £23490.20 - Actual 👤 Reporting to: Head of Art, DT and Food 🎨 What You'll Be Doing ✅ Preparing and setting up materials, ingredients, tools and equipment for lessons ✅ Supporting Art, Design Technology and Food Technology practical activities ✅ Maintaining specialist classrooms, workshops, food rooms and storage areas ✅ Managing stock levels and assisting with orders and deliveries ✅ Maintaining tools, machinery and equipment ✅ Supporting health and safety compliance across the department ✅ Assisting with displays, exhibitions, showcases and academy events ✅ Helping to create engaging learning environments where students can thrive We're Looking For Someone Who: 🎨 Has an interest in Art, Design Technology or Food Technology 📋 Is highly organised and pays excellent attention to detail 🤝 Works effectively both independently and as part of a team 💡 Demonstrates initiative and a proactive approach 💻 Has strong ICT and administrative skills ❤️ Believes in the power of education to transform young lives Why Join Wixams Academy? ✨ Be part of a supportive and ambitious school community ✨ Help shape exciting practical learning experiences for students ✨ Work alongside passionate and dedicated colleagues ✨ Access professional development opportunities ✨ Play a key role in supporting student achievement and creativity Apply Today For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Nisha Thind to arrange a meeting with Nathaniel Wilson, Headteacher . Applications can be made through the recruitment portal or by completing the application form available on the Wixams Academy website and sending it to: 📧 nthind@wixamsacademy.co.uk ⚠️ We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged. 🛡️ Safeguarding Statement Wixams Academy and The Knowledge Schools Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, online searches, reference checks and other appropriate safeguarding screening including a Section 128 where applicable