Technology Technician - The Grangefield Academy (Northern Education Trust)

Technology Technician

Contract Type:
Permanent

Salary Range:
Grade 4, SCP 10-12 (£27,694.00 - £28,598.00 FTE, £12,234.00 - £12,633.00 pro rata)
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:
The Grangefield Academy, Oxbridge Avenue, Stockton on Tees, TS18 4LE

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.

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a Technology Technician to join our dedicated team, supporting the Design & Technology department.

This role will involve providing technical and practical support to ensure the smooth running of lessons across the department. You will be responsible for preparing materials, equipment and resources for practical activities, maintaining tools and machinery, and ensuring that all areas are safe, organised and ready for learning.

We are looking for someone who is organised, proactive and has a strong awareness of health and safety within a workshop environment. The successful candidate will take pride in maintaining high standards, supporting staff during practical lessons where required, and contributing to a safe and engaging learning experience for all students.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive team, where you will play a key role in enabling high-quality, hands-on learning every day.

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 the generous Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Employee Assistance Programme  

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, 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.

In order to apply for this position, please visit:

For more information, please contact Nicola Butler (Business Manager) on View email address on northeastjobs.org.uk or Judith Simpson (Business Services Assistant) on View email address on northeastjobs.org.uk

Closing date: Friday 4th September 2026 at 8am