TECHNICAL TEAM MANAGER

Ref

202596

Number of Posts

1

Grade

Grade 7.

Salary

£33119 to £ 37563 46.41 weeks payable, Pro Rata

Term

Part-time.

Perm / FTC

Permanent.

Required

(ASAP ) .

Hours

37 hours a week.

Closing Date

02/11/2026.

Location

Alder Grange School, Calder Road, Off Hollin Lane, Rawtenstall, Rossendale, BB4 8HW (904 on roll)

Tel: 01706 223171

School website: www.aldergrange.com

Summary

Thank you for your interest in the post of Technical Team Manager. We are looking to recruit a qualified and experienced school Technical Team Manager to join our Art, Design and Technology Team (ADT).

The successful candidate will support pupils and teachers in Art and Technology - and will become an integral part of the team. You will be also be responsible for managing our current technicians within school.

The role is offered on a permanent basis, and is full-time, part year – meaning you will work 37 hours per week, and work some days outside of term time, to support pupils and the Art, Design and Technology Team.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

Closing date 2/11/2026 - 9am

Essential Qualifications

• GCSE in Maths and English - Grade C / Level 5 and above

Relevant qualification at Level 3 or above in Design Technology or similar

Desirable Qualifications

• Design and Technology Association (DATA) qualification and training in the use of band and circular saws, milling machines, centre lathes and laser cutter

Essential Experience

• Experience of working in a school environment

• Experience of Keeping Children Safe in Education and Safeguarding

• Experience of safe usage, operation, cleaning, upkeep, minor repairs and maintenance of workshop equipment

Desirable Experience

• Experience of managing and supporting a team

• Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour

• Experience of Health & Safety – writing risk assessment and safe systems of work

For an informal discussion please contact:

[email protected]

Equal Opportunities statement

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.