Design and Technology Technician - Longfield Academy (Northern Arch Learning Partnership)


Company:	Darlington Borough Council
Salary:	£20,001 to £30,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Darlington, DL1 5QT
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	12 Nov 2026
Closing date:	24 Nov 2026

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Summary

Design and Technology Technician

37 hours per week, 47 weeks

Term time plus 5 days

NJC Band 2, SCP 4 - andpound;23,450.06 per annum (actual salary)

To commence January 2027

We are seeking to appoint a full-time Design and Technology Technician to join our successful team to support teaching and learning. You will support the teachers in preparing resources and work with students to ensure they achieve their potential.

The successful candidate will possess an NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification and experience in a design and technology discipline along with good numeracy and literacy skills.

In return we can offer high quality in-house coaching and mentoring; access to a wide range of professional development opportunities; access to Trust networks and professional development; access to Darlington networks; a highly supportive and collaborative staff; amazing children.

For further information or to discuss the post please contact Maya Leighton mleighton@longfield.nalp.org.uk.

Information for applicants, including the job description and person specification for this role and an on-line application form, can be viewed at https://nalp.face-ed.co.uk/vacancies

If you have any difficulties completing the on-line application form, please contact Sam Recruit on 01924 907319 or the People Team on people@nalp.org.uk.

Closing date: 12noon Tuesday 24th November 2026 Interviews: TBC

Northern Arch Learning Partnership and its partner schools are passionate about safeguarding the welfare of pupils and maximising their life chances. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records check for work.

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