Design and Technology (including CAD/CAM) Construction Technician

St Edmund Arrowsmith RC High School; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School in Ashton-in-Makerfield is seeking a Design & Technology Construction Technician to join its creative Technology Department. The role involves supporting colleagues while developing the creative minds of the future and contributing to a positive team ethos.

This permanent post is based at Rookery Avenue, Wigan, 37 hours per week, term time plus one week, with a 39-week year, working Mon-Thu 8:00-16:00 and Fri 8:00-15:30; safeguarding checks apply.

Responsibilities

• Support the Design & Technology Department and colleagues.
• Contribute to the development of pupils' practical abilities in construction.

Skills

Highly organized

Motivated

Teamwork

Resilience

Sense of humour

Job description

St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School

Rookery Avenue
Ashton-in-Makerfield
Wigan
WN4 9PF

Salary: Grade 4, £22,630 - £23,728 per annum. £13.68 - £14.36 per hour

37 hours per week, term time plus 1 week, working 39 weeks per year

Hours of Work: 37 hours per week: (Mon Thurs: 8.00am 4.00pm / Friday: 8.00am 3.30pm) Lunch 30 minutes

Permanent

Required for ASAP

Closing Date: Friday 25 September 2026

Interview date: TBC

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.

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check

The employer is committed to safeguarding