Design Technology Technician (Fashion & Food) 

Location: Cedars Upper School

Contract Type: Permanent/Full time/Part time  

Hours: To be negotiated

Salary: NJC L2  pts 4-5

Closing date: 9am Thursday 18th June 2026

There has never been a more exhilarating time to join us at Cedars Upper School! We are thrilled to announce that our recent Ofsted inspection in 2023 has resulted in an overall ‘Good’ grading , with our Sixth Form earning an ‘Outstanding’ grading, of which we are very proud. We take pride in our continuous pursuit of excellence and the exceptional educational environment we provide for our 1200 students. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of our outstanding community!

We are seeking to appoint a committed Design Technology Technician to provide technical and practical support to the Design Technology Department, primarily in Fashion and Food, ensuring the smooth delivery of lessons and workshops. By supporting effective teaching and learning, the technician enriches the educational experience for all, helping to enhance student attainment and achievement while aligning with the School Improvement Plan and the school's ethos, aims, and vision.

At Cedars, we have a strong reputation as a popular and high-performing school. Our achievements were further highlighted by the excellent set of results our students attained in both GCSE and A-Level examinations in summer 2022. Building on these successes, we are determined to reach new heights and aspire for an outstanding status. A large number of our sixth form students move onto Russell group Universities where they continue to flourish. 

Come and be a part of our extraordinary team at Cedars Upper school, where positivity, growth, and achievement flourish. 

Full training, support and induction will be provided.

 Please note that the application process will remain open until we receive a sufficient number of applications, but the final closing date is 9am 18th June 2026.

If you wish to discuss the post further, please contact Leanne Ringsell, HR Officer, for an informal discussion or to arrange a tour hr@cedarsupper.co.uk.

As a trust committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, we expect all staff members to share this commitment. Consequently, applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

CVs will not be accepted for any posts based in the school.

Visit our website: www.cedarsupper.org.uk

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We offer a range of employee benefits:

• A comprehensive induction programme and a supportive working environment including access to Teaching School Hubs and Initial Teacher Training

• Exceptional CPD and development / promotional opportunities

• Refer a friend scheme

• Generous pension schemes

• Employee assistance programme

• Employee of the month scheme

• Diverse workplace