Required: April 2026
Hours: 23 hours per week, 9am – 1.30pm, Monday to Friday plus 30 minutes flexible
Weeks: Term Time Only plus inset days
Salary: NJC point 4 – actual salary £13,406 (FTE salary £25185)
Join us at Holyrood Academy, a vibrant and community‑focused school where every member of staff plays a vital role in shaping the experiences and successes of our young people. We are seeking a dedicated Design & Technology Technician to support our busy and creative D&T department, working closely with staff and students to help deliver high‑quality practical learning in Resistant Materials and Engineering. If you are someone who thrives in a hands‑on environment, enjoys problem‑solving, and is committed to maintaining safe, engaging workshop spaces, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a genuine difference in our school community.
At Holyrood, our values of aspiration, positivity, and compassion underpin everything we do. As part of our team, you will contribute to an environment where students feel safe, inspired, and proud to aim high. You will be joining a supportive and enthusiastic faculty, benefiting from strong professional development opportunities and a workplace culture that promotes wellbeing, collaboration, and respect. If you share our belief in excellence for all and want to be part of a team that is passionate about helping young people flourish, we would be delighted to receive your application.
Closing date: 9am on Tuesday 10th February 2026
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 under the Exceptions Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020). This means that both spent and unspent convictions and cautions may need to be disclosed. However, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ under filtering rules and do not need to be disclosed. Guidance on what should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974
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The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure Barring Service (DBS). As part of our due diligence process when shortlisting, we may carry out an online search of publicly available material to identify any incidents or issues which we might want to explore with the applicant at interview.
References: References will be taken up on short-listed candidates that will include questions about past disciplinary actions or allegations in relation to behaviour with children, previous employers may be approached for information to verify particular experiences or qualifications before interview.
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