Are you a passionate professional ready to build your future?
Do you want to work in a supportive environment where your skills and contributions are valued?
Join us!
At Futura Learning Partnership, we are committed to creating an environment where every employee – whether in teaching, support, or leadership – can flourish. We strive to attract, develop, and retain the very best talent by creating a culture that values professional development, wellbeing, and inclusion.
Your Role in Building Brighter Futures
Wellsway School is a well-established secondary school in Keynsham with a strong academic tradition and inclusive ethos. It provides students with a high-quality education and a wide range of opportunities to develop their interests, leadership skills, and character.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Design Technology Technician to join our thriving and well-resourced Art, Design and Technology team. This is a rewarding role supporting a diverse and dynamic curriculum area, contributing to the learning experience of students across Key Stages 3–5.
Design Technology is a popular and high-performing subject at both GCSE and A-Level, offering a broad range of specialisms including Product Design, Textiles, Food, Art, Engineering, Construction, Creative Technology, and Child Development.
Our facilities include:
- At least two specialist rooms per subject area
- A dedicated computer suite
- A large team of experienced teachers and three existing technicians
This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a supportive and collaborative team committed to high standards of teaching and learning.
What You’ll Bring to Futura
We are looking for a skilled and motivated technician who can support the delivery of outstanding teaching within the Design Technology department.
We are looking for a committed technician who can work both independently and collaboratively. You’ll have:
Education to at least Post-16 level (essential)
Good ICT skills and a willingness to undertake further training (essential)
Understanding of health & safety, COSHH, and safeguarding procedures (essential
Previous experience working with young people in a school or similar environment (essential)
Demonstrated ability to contribute to a team and work to high standards (essential)
A commitment to supporting the school’s ethos, vision, and extra-curricular life (desirable)
Excellent organisational and communication skills
Creativity, adaptability, and problem-solving ability
Patience, enthusiasm, and a strong sense of humour
Ability to motivate and inspire students and support their progress
Confidence to work flexibly and proactively in a hands-on environment
What We Offer to Support Your Growth
Professional Growth: CPD, inset days, secondment opportunities, and technician networks.
Wellbeing Support: ‘Wellbeing Moments’, flexible working, and access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
Comprehensive Benefits: Defined pension schemes, Health Cash-back Plan, and retail discount schemes.
Sustainability Commitment: Part of a Trust-wide strategy to reduce our carbon footprint.
Inclusive Culture: A collaborative and respectful workplace where all staff are valued.
Key Information
Contract: 23 hours per week, term time only
Start Date: 1st September 2025
Salary: Grade 4 SCP 7-8 (£25,584 - £25,992 pro rata)
Working Hours: The school is willing to be flexible with working hours
PLEASE NOTE: Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement.
Futura Learning Partnership is Committed to Safeguarding
Futura Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Your suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process.
For this post, Futura Learning Partnership will apply for:
- A satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
- A Children’s Barred list check
- Two satisfactory references (one from your most recent employer)
- Satisfactory pre-employment health screening
- Online checks, and if applicable, a Prohibition Check
Equal Opportunities
At Futura Learning Partnership, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone is treated fairly. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to supporting our staff to achieve their full potential.
Futura Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Your suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. For this post, prior to appointment Futura Learning Partnership will apply for a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring check, a Children’s Barred list check, two satisfactory references, satisfactory pre-employment health screening and for Teachers, a Prohibition Check in relation to the children’s workforce. In some settings a Declaration will be required in order to meet our obligations under the ‘Disqualification under the Childcare Act 2006'.