DT Technician

DT Technician - Secondary

Salary Grade 3 NJC SCP 5-6 - Actual salary 18988 p.a to 19290 p.a pro rata

Hours:32 hours39 week

Contract : Permanent

Start Date:As soon as possible

Outwood Academy Ripon has a fantastic opportunity for a DT Technician. We are looking for experienced candidates with good interpersonal skills to work with our department team to deliver a safe and engaging educational environment. You will be joining a friendly and dynamic team all focused on supporting our students achieve their best outcomes.

We look to appoint an energetic enthusiastic and inspirational DT Technician with a strong commitment to working with young people in an educational setting. As a DT Technician you will support the DT department in the preparation for lessons and assist with practical lessons when required. To assist teachers and support teaching and learning you will be required to work with small groups of students. You will also be highly organised and able to manage your time effectively. Full training and support will be given to the right candidate. You will be instrumental in creating a culture of success ensuring our students have a positive attitude to learning to increase their life chances.

We believe that all support staff within our Family of Schools are key posts in terms of securing student success and achievement across a broad range of subjects and experiences. As such we are keen to recruit dedicated and ambitious individuals who will add value to our Academy in both academic terms and through involvement in the fabric of learning and success beyond the classroom.

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If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role please contact Rachael Horrocks Head of DT at

Chief Executive Officer:Lee Wilson

Principal:Rachel Donohue

We are proud thatOutwood Academy Riponis rated Good with Outstanding features by Ofsted. We are an 11-16 academy based in the cathedral city of Ripon near the UNESCO World Heritage Site encompassing the magnificent Studley Royal Deer Park including the well-preserved Cistercian Fountains Abbey. Our success is one of the most impressive in North Yorkshire and we have been recognised for our consistently excellent outcomes in progress and attainment.

Judged as Good with Outstanding features by Ofsted in 2024 the inspection stated that Pupils are supported by caring staff who know them well Pupils know that learning is important and apply themselves diligently to their work and noted that the relationships between staff and students are very strong and behaviour around the academy is of a high standard.

We aim to promote the highest standards of academic achievement through inspiring teaching and learning with a curriculum designed to stretch and enrich our students experience. Our success speaks for itself as we are above the national average for the number of students achieving at a Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs and we have won numerous awards as a school including the Carnegie Mental Health Silver Award Anti-Bullying Alliance Bronze Award and being accredited with the prestigious IQM Centre of Excellence status which highlights that inclusion at all levels is of paramount importance to us.

Put simply we take pride in serving the local community ensuring everyone has a right to learn.

Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.

You must have the qualifications as per our attached person specification. These must be listed on your application and certificates must be provided at interview. Please also ensure your employment and education history is listed in chronological order with any gaps explained.