Support: Design Technology Technician

Job title: Design Technology Technician
Location: Lift Tamworth, Birds Bush, Belgrave, Tamworth, B77 2NE
Salary: NJC 3 - 8 + well-being cash plan + pension scheme + additional Lift Schools benefits
Hours: 16 hours per week
Contract type: Fixed term contract until June 2026 initially

A rare opportunity to gain experience in a secondary school and receive fantastic benefits.

Your new school
Lift Schools is an ambitious MAT of 57 schools, 10 in the Midlands, and we pride ourselves on providing the best training and career progression. Part of Lift Schools, Lift Tamworth have been on an exciting journey and have recently secured ‘Good’ in Ofsted - in all areas. Lift Tamworth is led by a welcoming and dedicated Principal, Jonathan Spears, who has successfully built a purposeful atmosphere around the school where pupils focus on their learning well.

Your new role
The role of the Design Technology Technician is crucial in providing technical support for teaching staff and students in practical lessons to improve attainment in Design Technology. This role supports the department through the preparation and provision of materials, providing technical assistance, maintaining equipment and resources and ensuring health and safety compliance in specialist areas.

What you’ll need to succeed
You will have Grade 4 or above in Maths and English, or equivalent and Level 3 qualifications - A levels / BTEC qualification in Design Technology. You will be able to provide support, explain procedures and processes to students and staff alongside experience of safe usage, operation, cleaning, maintenance and minor repairs of equipment.

We offer you:
Training: Continuous growth and development training opportunities across 57 Lift Schools.
Generous benefits: From your LGPS to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and electric vehicle incentives.

Please apply ASAP as we will be reviewing applications as we receive them.

If you would like to have a confidential discussion and/or arrange a tour of the school please contact Jessica Billows, recruitment manager, on

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
Lift Schools is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

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