Design Technology: Support Teacher / Technician at Woodhouse Grove School

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  Job Reference #
EDV/2026/WGS/53891
  Location
Apperley Bridge, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD10 0NR
  Contract Type
Permanent
  Contract Term
Full-Time
  Salary
£21,705.00 Annually (Actual)
From £21,705.72 pa including holiday pay
  Hours Per Week
40
  Closing Date
Midnight, Fri 5th Jun, 2026
  Start Date
1st September 2026
  Positions Available
1
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About this Role

Job title: Design Technology: Support Teacher / Technician

Responsible to: Head of Design Technology

Hours of work: Full time during term time including INSET Hours plus 5 days during non - term time. 40 hours per week covering the school day c8:15am to 17:15pm to cover set up and after school co-curricular 

Salary: £13.45 per hour / £21,705.72 per annum including holiday pay.

  •  Teaching & Learning 

     

    • Support the delivery of practical workshop sessions, demonstrations, project-based learning and ensuring correct and safe use of equipment. 

    • Deliver engaging, well-structured DT lessons to small groups of students under the supervision of qualified teaching staff. 

    • Support the planning and preparation of schemes of work and lesson resources. 

    • Adapt teaching approaches to meet the needs of learners with different abilities and backgrounds. 

    • Provide effective classroom management, ensuring a positive learning environment. 

     

    Technical & Workshop Support 

     

    • Maintain stock levels, order materials and manage consumables within budget guidelines. 

    • Prepare, maintain and organise materials, tools, machinery and equipment for DT lessons. 

    • Assist with constructing prototypes, demonstration models and teaching aids. 

    • Carry out routine maintenance and basic repairs on tools, machinery and equipment. 

    • Ensure workshop areas, preparation rooms and storage spaces are kept clean, tidy and organised. 

     

    Health & Safety Responsibilities 

     

    • Promote and uphold the highest standards of health, safety and safeguarding within workshop environments. 

    • Conduct daily equipment checks and report defects or hazards promptly. 

    • Ensure all machinery, tools and materials comply with relevant statutory and school H\&S requirements. 

    • Support the development and review of risk assessments for practical activities and machinery. 

    • Supervise pupils during practical work to ensure safe working practices are consistently followed. 

    • Provide guidance and modelling on correct use of PPE and safety procedures. 

    • Participate in relevant health & safety training, including CLEAPSS guidance and safe machinery operation. 

    • Attend termly whole-school Health & Safety Committee meetings. 

     

    General Duties 

     

    • Contribute to departmental planning, development and evaluation. 

    • Support school-wide initiatives, events and enrichment activities relating to DT. 

    • Maintain high professional standards in line with school policies and statutory guidance. 

    • Undertake any other reasonable duties related to the role, as required by line manager/senior leadership. 

     

RESPONSIBLE FOR

 

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Contact Details

  Human Resources
  01132502477
  hrenquiries@woodhousegrove.co.uk


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