Lead DT Technician

Lead DT Technician (Food specialism preferred) required for September 2026

We are happy to consider on a full-time, part-time or job share basis

NSB Trust Support Staff Scale point 5-10 £ 25,583 to £27,694 FTE

(£21,377.58 to £23,141.56 Actual*)
* using April 2025 NJC rates

37 hours a week, 39 weeks per year (term time plus training days)

8:00am-4:00pm 4 days and 8:00am-3:30pm 1 day; 30-minute unpaid lunch break (hours confirmed on appointment)

Closing date: 9am, Thursday 9th July 2026

Interviews: w/c Monday 13th July 2026

Would you like to be part of an exciting journey by joining a newly opened and growing school, based at our brand-new site with outstanding facilities off Thorpeville, to start at the beginning of the new academic year? Northampton School (part of The NSB Trust) is looking for a versatile and enthusiastic member of staff to support the school’s Art & Design Department and lead the small team of technicians.

It is desirable, but not essential, that the successful applicant will have a passion for Food Technology, but be able to support across both Resistant Materials and Art, if needed. The successful applicant will be an integral member of the team, working closely with teachers, enabling them to deliver a first-class education and ensuring that they have all the necessary materials and equipment for students’ lessons as well as providing administrative support to the team.

Although no previous experience is necessary, it is a requirement of the post that the successful candidate undertakes specialist training, provided by the school, to ensure they can competently operate DT machinery.

We will also require the successful applicant to undertake specialist training in Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene.

You must have great organisational skills, be motivated, determined, flexible, resilient and a self-starter;

You must have a willingness to learn and be part of a pro-active team to identity and address any issues;

You must be professional and a good communicator when working with staff, students and outside agencies;

You must have an excellent standard of literacy, numeracy, ICT skills and general education;

You must have a positive approach to challenge and change and ensure the overall well-being of students;

You must ensure that the school is a pleasant and secure learning environment so that all students feel safe.

A brand-new school with exceptional facilities and an ambitious and supportive team environment.

Extensive CPD and leadership development opportunities across The NSB Trust.

The opportunity to be part of a growing school community from its early stages.

The NSB Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts working with children and young people will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.