Design Technology Technician

22 hours per week – 3 days per week (Term Time Only plus 2 weeks)

Sept 2026 Start – NJC Grade 5 (£26,403 – £28,142) Starting Salary £13,819

Crofton Academy are seeking to appoint a creative and enthusiastic DT Technician to join us on a part-time basis from September 2026. The successful applicant should be self-motivated, organised and have a great eye for detail.

The primary purpose of this role is to provide technical support for the department: including preparation of materials, maintenance of equipment, and guidance for both staff and pupils.

The successful candidate will:

• Ensure that rooms are ready, safe and prepared prior to lessons with appropriate resources.
• Assist teachers as necessary with any technical, practical, or IT support.
• Be able to maintain/repair departmental machinery and equipment, ensuring quality and safety.
• Manage/audit/order stock, organise and store safely all equipment and resources.
• Have strong communication skills with the ability to work on your own initiative.
• Be able to demonstrate the ability to build and maintain strong working relationships.
• Have a methodical and consistent approach to the organisation of their workload.

Crofton Academy, a member of Castleford Trust, is an 11-16 mixed comprehensive of over 1,000 pupils offering a broad and balanced curriculum. Our expectations are high and this is reflected in our very successful academic record. We value and develop our staff by attracting and retaining high quality staff, supporting them to achieve their best and create opportunities for professional growth and development. The team are incredibly proud of the Academy’s achievements and we welcome you to visit our school for a tour to see us in action.

Castleford Trust is a dynamic and inclusive Multi Academy Trust, consisting of nine schools across all phases: three secondary academies, two primary academies, two junior academies and two infant academies. All of the academies are located within the geographical area of Wakefield, forming a medium-sized trust with a strong community feel.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Headteacher: Mr Peter Walker.

Please contact Kim Hinchcliffe, at kim.hinchcliffe@croftonacademy.org.uk or on 01924 862985 if you have any questions about the role. If you are interested in applying for this role please compete an application via the MyNewTerm portal or collect an application form from reception at Crofton Academy.

The closing date for fully completed applications is 9am on Wednesday 11th March 2026.