DT Technician
Sir Christopher Hatton Academy, Wellingborough, Northants
NJC Scale Point 5 to 8 (£25,583 to £26,824 FTE)
(actual salary £22,085 to £23,157 per annum)
37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
Required for April 2026
If you enjoy making, fixing, organising and generally keeping a busy workshop ticking along, this could be a great fit. Sir Christopher Hatton Academy is looking for a Design Technology Technician to join the Art & DT team and help keep our practical spaces running smoothly.
What the job involves
· Looking after tools, machinery and equipment across our DT rooms and workshops
· Keeping an eye on Health & Safety and carrying out daily checks
· Preparing materials and resources for lessons so teachers and students can get stuck straight in
· Supporting staff and students with practical projects
· Managing stock levels and helping with ordering
· Organising servicing and repairs for machinery and extraction systems
· Helping with displays, mounting work and general department tasks
· Acting as a first aider (training provided if needed)
· Working closely with other technicians to share the load during busy periods
What you will offer
· Confidence using workshop tools and machinery, or a willingness to learn
· A practical, hands‑on approach and a knack for problem‑solving
· Good organisation and the ability to juggle tasks without losing track
· A calm, friendly presence around students and staff
· A commitment to keeping everyone safe and following procedures
· An interest in supporting creative, practical learning
You’ll be part of a supportive team, working in a role where no two days look the same. There’s plenty of room to learn new skills, get involved in interesting projects and make a real difference to the day‑to‑day running of the department.
About the school
Sir Christopher Hatton Academy is known for its warm, purposeful atmosphere, with staff describing the environment as supportive, productive and genuinely encouraging. The academy places real emphasis on bringing in people who care deeply about shaping opportunities for young people in Wellingborough, and this shared sense of purpose is clear in how colleagues speak about working together.
About the Trust
Hatton Academies Trust is a family of schools committed to outstanding education and improving life chances for every child. Collaboration, integrity and ambition sit at the heart of the Trust’s culture, with a clear focus on inclusion, high expectations and consistent support for people across all academies.
For more information, or to arrange a visit, please contact Alastair Mitchell, Co-Principal on mitchella@hattonacademy.org.uk To apply for this post, please go to
https://www.hattonacademiestrust.org.uk/working-for-us/vacancies/
Closing date for receipt of applications: Monday 9th February 2026
Interviews: Week Commencing 23rd February
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