Design Technology Technician in Tewkesbury

An opportunity to use your practical and technical expertise to support outstanding teaching and learning in Design & Technology. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Design & Technology Technician to join Tewkesbury Academy on a permanent basis. This role offers the chance to support the delivery of an engaging Design & Technology curriculum by providing technical assistance, preparing specialist resources, and helping to maintain a safe, well-organised learning environment for students and staff.

Working closely with the Curriculum Lead, teachers and wider academy colleagues, you will prepare, organise and maintain the equipment, materials and resources required for practical activities across the department. This may include supporting areas such as resistant materials, graphics, textiles and food preparation, as well as managing stock, setting up and clearing away resources, and ensuring specialist equipment is available and ready for use. A key aspect of the role is promoting high standards of health and safety. You will support compliance with relevant regulations, undertake routine equipment checks, contribute to risk assessments, and help staff and students use specialist tools and machinery safely and effectively.

You will build positive working relationships with students, staff, suppliers and contractors, providing practical advice and technical support where needed. The role also offers opportunities to contribute to wider academy activities, including open evenings, enrichment events and departmental projects. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised, proactive and practically minded individual who enjoys working in a busy educational environment. Whether you have previous technician experience or transferable skills from industry, you will play an important role in supporting students' learning while developing your own technical expertise as part of a dedicated and supportive team at Tewkesbury Academy.

About you

• Be committed to maintaining high standards of health, safety and organisation within a practical learning environment.
• Have a proactive and flexible approach, with the ability to manage a varied workload and adapt to changing priorities.
• Be passionate about supporting young people and contributing to a positive educational experience for all students.
• Demonstrate excellent teamwork, professionalism and communication skills when working with staff, students and external stakeholders.
• Value continuous professional development and be committed to developing your technical knowledge and skills.

You will have:

• Good literacy and numeracy skills, including GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent).
• Education to A Level standard in Design & Technology, or relevant practical experience within a Design & Technology environment.
• Experience of working with specialist equipment and following established procedures and safe working practices.
• The ability to maintain, clean, organise and support the safe use of tools, machinery and resources.
• Strong organisational, administration and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident IT skills and the ability to maintain accurate records and inventories.
• An understanding of health and safety requirements, including COSHH and safe workshop practices, or a willingness to develop this knowledge.
• A clear commitment to safeguarding, equality, inclusion and the wellbeing of children and young people.

Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting an application.

About Tewkesbury Academy

Tewkesbury Academy is an exciting place to learn and work within Gloucestershire with a student body of more than 1,000 and upwards of 150 colleagues. We serve the distinctive town of Tewkesbury and surrounding villages, with its renowned historical, musical and ecological festivals each year. The sense of community and connectedness is strong at the academy, as is support from the wider business community, and this is reflected in the plethora of personal development opportunities at the school. Being ready, respectful and responsible is a key tenet of life at Tewkesbury Academy, where we provide a calm and supportive environment and expect commitment and hard work from students and staff alike to ensure that they feel supported and challenged to produce their best.

Why work at CLF?

We are a diverse and inclusive community of 37 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others. We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters and so encourage applications from underrepresented and global majority groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

What we can offer you:

• Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Generous annual leave.
• A comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression, through a range of training, apprenticeships and in-role/wider-trust development opportunities.
• Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
• A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.
• Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking plus many more!

Recruitment timeline:

• Closing Date: 09 August 2026 @11.59pm
• Shortlisting date: 10 August 2026
• Interviews: 17 August 2026

We welcome visits from potential candidates. If you would like to arrange a school visit prior to the closing date, please contact the academy/site directly to arrange a suitable appointment. As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs – a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form. Please note we are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this role. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role. Therefore, candidates are advised to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid missing out. As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and support employees throughout their employment. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know how we can assist.