Design Technology / Construction technician

WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL; Warrington; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education authority in Warrington is seeking a Design Technology & Construction Technician to support the curriculum in an outstanding Design and Technology team. Responsibilities include preparing resources, assisting teaching, and ensuring health and safety. Ideal candidates are self-motivated and creative, with relevant experience in design and technology. The role is based at St Gregory's Catholic High School, known for high student performance and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience in design and technology support.
• Willingness to undergo training as required.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of the Design and Technology curriculum.
• Prepare resources and equipment for technology lessons.
• Provide administrative support and focus on health and safety.

Skills

Self-motivated

Creativity

Health and safety awareness

Job description

Design Technology & Construction Technician

Contract: Permanent, Full Time, Term-Time only (additional weeks beyond term time are negotiable with successful applicant if preferred)

St Gregory's Catholic High School is looking to appoint a self-motivated and creative Design Technology / Construction technician to provide day to day support in the delivery of the curriculum by our outstanding Design and Technology team.

This is a busy and varied role which includes preparation of resources and equipment for technology related lessons, active support of teaching and learning in the classroom, the provision of administrative support and a strong focus on the mitigation of health and safety risks in the department.

This role would suit someone with the appropriate skills and experience in the provision of design and technology who is willing to undergo training if required, in order to fulfil all aspects of the role and duties.

Relevant experience does not necessarily have to be school based.

Your role really matters to the quality of Teaching and Learning in Design technology and helps open the door to wide engagement of the Technology curriculum.

There will be opportunities on some occasions to support other subject areas if you have those interests too.

Children work extremely positively with staff at St Gregory's and behaviour is Outstanding with our young people achieving very highly making our school one of the highest performing in the North West. Ofsted grade the school as a 'Good' school and we have been graded as 'Outstanding' for Catholic Life in our Section 48 inspection.

Our school is at the heart of the thriving Catholic Parishes of West Warrington situated in an area of substantial growth next to all of the key motorway routes in the North West. We take pride in our relationship with the local community, partner primary schools and our partnerships within the archdiocese trust.

Your qualities will include being positive, dedicated and committed whilst showing passion and an ambition for all children. Positive relationships are a key strength of our school.

The school welcome and encourage potential applicants to discuss role with the Director of Finance but this is not a formal requirement.

We also encourage you to review our school website.