Job Description

Overview

Are you a passionate professional ready to build your future?

Do you want to work in a supportive environment where your skills and contributions are valued?

Flexible Hours and Working Days: We understand the importance of work-life balance. There is flexibility regarding hours and days of work, so please contact the school to discuss what might work best for you.

Your Role in Building Brighter Futures As a Design and Technology (DT) Technician at Chilton Trinity School, you will play a key role in contributing to the delivery of Futura's mission statement of "Building the brightest future for all, enabling every individual to flourish". We are looking for an individual who is passionate about living our values and making a positive impact on all the young people in our Trust.

Chilton Trinity School is a community where everyone belongs, everyone is valued, and everyone can thrive. Our students have the potential to achieve anything they aim for in life and our values of Work Hard, Be Kind, Be Ambitious, Be Curious and Be Proud are integral to everything we do to ensure success for everyone within the school community. Please see the school's website to find out further information: Chilton Trinity - Home

Chilton Trinity School is proud to be part of Futura Learning Partnership, a trust dedicated to building the brightest future for all, enabling every individual to flourish.

As a DT Technician, you will be responsible for:

Providing technical support for the DT department

Ensuring that materials and equipment are prepared for class use, i.e. lessons, demonstrations, examinations and assessments by students. Assisting in lessons, examinations and enrichment activities, as directed, ensuring that teaching staff are provided with the appropriate support and are familiar with the operating procedures of the materials/equipment in use. Forward planning to ensure that resources are available to teach the curriculum. Support with the preparation and delivery of resources.
What You will Bring to Futura We are looking for a dynamic DT Technician who:

Has a knowledge of DT processes and techniques

Can show initiative and work independently

Can work under pressure

Has strong practical skills with a history of practical work

Demonstrates a passion for creating a supportive and inclusive environment for all members of our school community.

Aligns with our trust-wide values by bringing a positive, collaborative approach to their work and a willingness to continuously develop professionally.

What We Offer to Support Your Growth

Professional Growth: Continuous Professional Development (CPD), inset days, rotation and secondment opportunities, and leadership succession programmes.

Wellbeing Support: Initiatives like 'Wellbeing Moments,' flexible working arrangements, and access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for mental health support.

Comprehensive Benefits: Generous defined pension schemes, Health Cash-back Plan (covering dentist, physiotherapy appointments etc.), and multiple retail discount schemes.

Sustainability Commitment: Reducing our carbon footprint through our Climate and Nature initiatives across all schools.

Inclusive Culture: A collaborative environment where diversity is celebrated, helping staff bring their best selves to work and thrive in their roles.

Key Information:

Application Deadline: Sunday 2 November 2025 23:59

Interviews are likely to be held soon thereafter

Expected start date: As soon as possible

Hours: Maximum 26 hours per week

Term Time Only

There is flexibility regarding hours and days of work, please contact the school to discuss further.

PLEASE NOTE: Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement.

Futura Learning Partnership is Committed to Safeguarding: Futura Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Your suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. For this post, prior to appointment Futura Learning Partnership will apply for a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring check, a Children's Barred list check, two satisfactory references, one of which must be from your existing/most recent employer and completed by a Headteacher/appropriate senior manager/HR Lead, satisfactory pre-employment health screening, online searches and for Teachers, a Prohibition Check in relation to the children's workforce. In some settings a Declaration will be required in order to meet our obligations under the 'Disqualification under the Childcare Act 2006.

Equal Opportunities: At Futura Learning Partnership, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated, and everyone is treated fairly. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to supporting our staff to achieve their full potential.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 17,976.65-19,178.84 per year

Expected hours: 26 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay
Work Location: In person