At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students and staff in Design and Technology lessons across various materials.
- Company: Join the vibrant team at Backwell School, known for its supportive environment.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, term-time hours, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible 25-hour work week with great career growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a difference in students' learning while working with diverse materials.
- Qualifications: Experience in food, metal, textiles, and woodwork is essential.
The predicted salary is between 12536 - 13361 £ per year.
25 hours per week, term time only + 5 INSET days
Grade point: JG4 £26,403 to £28,142 (full time)
Actual salary, based on hours and paid weeks: £12,535.77 to £13,361.42
Factor / Paid weeks: 45.8
Design and Technology Technicians, we need your skills! If you have an aptitude for all technological subjects within food, metal, textiles and woodwork, we have a great new prospect for you!
Backwell School is seeking a DT Technician to join our brilliant Design and Technology department, starting on the 19th October 2026 on a permanent basis.
The successful post holder must be an experienced multi-skilled technician within food, metal, textiles and woodwork. We would require the post holder to be confident in supporting our staff and students with their DT lesson preparations.
The post holder will need to work the 25 hours over 5 days, Monday to Friday during the term.
Please see the full candidate pack for the benefits of working at Backwell School.
How to apply:
Before making an application, candidates are asked to match their qualifications, experience, skills and abilities against the criteria listed on the job and person specification and to demonstrate this within the application.
In order to apply for this post, please fill in and submit an application by Thursday 10th September 2026 11:59pm via the LSP website ensuring you evidence in your application how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role.
Interviews will take place w/c 18th September.
DT Technician employer: Backwell School
Backwell School is an exceptional employer that values the contributions of its staff, offering a supportive work culture focused on student success and community engagement. With opportunities for professional development and a commitment to work-life balance through term-time hours, this role provides a meaningful way to impact students' lives while enjoying the benefits of working in a vibrant educational environment.
