Design and Technology (Including CAD/CAM) Construction Technician

St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School; Ashton; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School in Ashton, England, is seeking a Design and Technology Construction Technician to join its creative Technology Department. The role focuses on supporting teachers and helping develop students' practical skills in CAD/CAM and construction disciplines.

The post is permanent, with 37 hours per week across Monday to Friday, starting ASAP, and ending after the closing date of Friday 25 September 2026.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and enthusiastic Design & Technology Construction Technician.
• Keen to work within a creative Technology Department, supporting colleagues.
• Highly organised with motivation and thrives on collaboration and teamwork.
• Committed to safeguarding and welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Support colleagues whilst they develop the creative minds of the future.
• Work within a specialist Design & Technology environment and promote teamwork.

Skills

Construction Technician

CAD/CAM

Job description

Design and Technology (Including CAD/CAM) Construction Technician

• Design and Technology (Including CAD/CAM) Construction Technician

Hours of Work: 37 hours per week: (Mon – Thurs: 8.00am – 4.00pm / Friday: 8.00am – 3.30pm) Term-time + 1 week (39 weeks) / Lunch 30 minutes

Contract: Permanent

Start Date : ASAP

Closing Date: Friday 25 September 2026 @ 9.00am

What is it like to attend this school? Pupils speak with pride about what they have learned. They leave school thoroughly prepared and highly motivated for their next steps in education, employment or training. Pupils achieve extremely well and hold high aspirations for themselves. Pupils attend school regularly and behaviour is exemplary across the school day. Ofsted 2026

Would you love to support creative teachers and inspiring young people within a specialist environment?

If so, we are seeking to appoint a self-motivated and enthusiastic Design & Technology Construction Technician. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is keen to work specifically within a creative Technology Department, supporting colleagues whilst they develop the creative minds of the future!

We are looking for someone who is highly organised, with high levels of personal motivation and thrives on collaboration and teamwork. Resilience and a sense of humour is essential!

We are a forward-looking and flourishing school, well regarded for the excellence of our academic achievement and the high level of motivation of pupils and staff. Visitors to our school never fail to comment on our respectful students, the positive team ethos amongst staff and the friendly welcome that they receive.

It really is worth applying for this post and joining somewhere special.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Offer of employment is subject to safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance, pre-employment health check and references.

Design and Technology (Including CAD/CAM) Construction Technician