Technology Technician Part time
Job Summary
Contract Type:
Term-time only (Permanent)
Working Pattern:
Part time - term time
Advert Start Date:
19/10/2026
Advert End Date:
30/10/2026 12:00
Salary:
Grade 4, SCP 10-12, (FTE salary £28,608.00 - £29,542.00) pro rata salary £12,637.58 - £13,050.18
Job Category:
Schools - Support
Employment Location:
Sunderland
Further Information
Post: Technology Technician Part time
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary Range: Grade 4, SCP 10-12, (FTE salary £28,608.00 - £29,542.00) pro rata salary £12,637.58 - £13,050.18
Salary amounts quoted are from the 1 September to 31 August and therefore if you commence employment part way through the academic year they are subject to an equated salary adjustment
Working Type: Part Time 18.5 hours, 39 working weeks, 45.942 paid weeks
Base: Hetton Academy, North Road, Hetton le Hole, Houghton le Spring DH5 9JZ
Please note: the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Northern Education Trust (NET) is a charitable education Trust with a good track record for school improvement. The Trust sponsors 30 academies; 17 secondary and 13 primaries across the North of England in fourteen Local Authority regions.
About the Role
Are you a practical, hands-on problem solver who loves working with tools, materials, and machinery? Whether you come from a trade background, workshop environment, engineering discipline, or simply have a passion for making and fixing things, Hetton Academy is looking for a dedicated Design & Technology Technician to join our creative and vibrant department.
In this role, you will be the backbone of our practical workshops and teaching spaces. You will work directly with a number of different materials and technologies including; timber, polymers, metals, electronics, and digital manufacturing equipment (such as 3D printers and laser cutters). Your day-to-day work will ensure our students can safely bring their design ideas to life in a well-maintained, inspiring environment.
Key Responsibilities
Workshop & Equipment Maintenance: Daily checks, cleaning, basic repair, and regular maintenance of hand tools, power tools, and machinery (e.g., band saws, pillar drills, lathes, sanders, CAD/CAM equipment).
Material Preparation: Measuring, cutting, preparing, and stocking timber, plastic, metal, and electronic components for practical student lessons.
Health & Safety Compliance: Ensuring workshops comply with CLEAPSS guidelines, maintaining COSHH assessments, monitoring safety equipment, and managing safe storage of tools and materials.
Classroom & Practical Support: Assisting teaching staff during practical lessons, helping students safely operate equipment, and setting up demonstration materials.
Stock & Resource Management: Monitoring stock levels, placing orders with suppliers, receiving deliveries, and organising storage spaces efficiently and safely.
Training and development
• Full training can be provided in any areas that are required.
• For full details of the role, please view the Job Description attached.
Northern Education Trust offers:
• The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, should you wish in the future;
• The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure taking on a whole school leadership project;
• The support and expertise of Director of Subjects.
• A full and detailed programme of support and development for all;
• A further comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Staff College.
Employee benefits
- Free flu vaccinations
- Free onsite parking
- High quality continuous professional development
- Occupational sick pay, maternity and paternity pay
- Access to Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- Employee Assistance Programme (24/7)
In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.
The Trust is committed to considering flexible working requests.
The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our pupils.
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For more information, please contact Emily McNair, Business Manager, at e.mcnair@northerneducationtrust.org
Closing date: Midday, Friday 30th October 2026