Darwen Aldridge Community Academy
Sudell Road
Darwen
BB3 3HD
Job Title: School Technician
Grade/Salary: Grade D, SCP 6-8, £22,354 - £23,072 Actual Pro Rata Salary
Contract Type: Permanent
Contract Terms: 37 hours, Full Time, Term Time
Closing Date: Sunday, 16th August 2026
Required From: September 2026
TO APPLY FOR THIS VACANCY PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW
We are looking for a proactive and reliable School Technician to become an essential part of our friendly and dedicated team. This varied and rewarding role is ideal for someone who is practical, organised, and enjoys working in a busy school environment.
You will be responsible for preparing and maintaining equipment for lessons and practical activities, providing technical support to teachers and students, ensuring equipment is safe, clean, and ready for use, carrying out basic maintenance, managing stock, ordering supplies, and maintaining accurate records.
Above all, you will play a key role in creating a safe, well-organised, and engaging learning environment where students can thrive. Whether you already have experience as a School Technician or bring transferable practical skills from another role, we would love to hear from you.
If you are enthusiastic, adaptable, and committed to supporting high-quality teaching and learning, we encourage you to apply and become part of our school community.
We are Looking for Someone Who Is:
- Practical and hands-on
- Organised with great attention to detail
- A confident problem-solver
- Friendly, reliable, and able to work as part of a team
Completing the Application
To apply for our roles:
- Candidates will need to create an account and are asked to complete all the standard information required on the application form
- You must use a laptop, tablet, or computer. Mobile phones are not supported for submitting applications.
- Please register using your personal email address. Work email addresses will not be accepted.
- CVs are not accepted as part of the application process.
Apply via: https://candidates.every.education/Vacancies/Details?advertKey=553fc161-975d-46cb-82a4-d09cee137748.
We may interview candidates ahead of the closing date so early application is advised. The Academy reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advertised closing date. The advert may be closed at any time.
If you have any questions about the role or your application, please contact [email protected].
Operating Norms
We believe that the way we operate at all times and with all partners is of paramount importance.
Our agreed operating norms can be found in the Recruitment pack.
References
In line with our safer recruitment policy and KCSIE 2025
- We cannot accept personal email addresses for referees
- We cannot accept two references from the same employer.
- Please provide your current or most recent employer.
- In all cases two professional references are required.
Candidates are advised that references will be taken up immediately after shortlisting. Candidates are asked to ensure that their referees are aware of the need to respond within the timescale set.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure and Barring Service. The check will include any cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions.
