Design Technology Technician

Eteach International; Bognor Regis; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Cycle to work

Discounted gym membership

Local Government pension

Staff tea/coffee

Job summary

St Philip Howard Catholic High School in Bognor Regis invites applications for a Design and Technology Technician. The post supports Design and Technology, Food and Textiles lessons, preparing and maintaining resources, and ensuring safe, well-stocked practical rooms to aid smooth teaching.

The role is term-time only (38 weeks), full-time hours 37 per week, with on-site facilities and a range of staff benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience of preparing and maintaining practical resources for Design and Technology lessons.
• Ability to support Food and Textiles sections within a school department.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements in workshop environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage departmental stock and resources to support teaching activities.
• Maintain equipment and ingredients to ensure safe, ready-to-use resources.
• Assist with administrative tasks to ease teacher workload and support learning.

Skills

Stock management

Health and safety

Administrative tasks

Organising resources

Job description

# Design Technology TechnicianEmployer: St Philip Howard Catholic High SchoolLocation: Bognor Regis, West SussexContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: WSCC Grade 4, point 5Posted: 15th September 2026Expires: 1st October 2026 09:00 AMStart Date: To Be ConfirmedJob ID: 1574231Job Reference: D&T Tech Sept 26* Share :* PrintDESIGN and TECHNOLOGY TECHNICIAN (full or part-time will be considered)Salary WSCC Grade 4, point 5 (£25,583 per annum, pro rata, equating to £21,548.76 actual, per annum, subject to April pay rise)Full time: 37 hrs per week, term time (38 weeks) with working hours 8.00am - 4.00pm Monday – Thursday, 8.00 – 3.30pm on FridayWe are looking to appoint an individual with a genuine passion for supporting students. The Design and Technology / Food / Textiles Technician provides practical and technical support to ensure the effective delivery of Design and Technology / Food and Textiles lessons across the department. The role is central to preparing, organising, maintaining, and clearing practical resources, equipment, ingredients, and materials so that teaching and learning can take place efficiently, safely, and to a high standard.Working closely with teaching staff, the technician supports a safe, well-resourced, and orderly learning environment. The postholder contributes to the smooth day-to-day running of the department by managing stock, maintaining equipment, supporting health and safety compliance, and carrying out a range of administrative and practical tasks that reduce teacher workload and enhance pupil experience.In return, we can offer you:* A varied and interesting role which has a positive impact on children’s education* A supportive, hard-working and committed team of staff and governors* A high level of professional development* Term time only working* Enrolment in Local Government pension* Cycle to Work scheme* Discounted gym membership* Employee Assistance* Access to Easit card for discounted train travel* Shared salary sacrifice pension scheme* Free on-site parking* Complimentary tea/coffee available in the staffroom (all day)* Staff social eventsThe school is an equal opportunity employer and supports the safeguarding and protection of children and individuals. This post is subject to a DBS Enhanced Disclosure. It is illegal to apply for a position requiring an enhanced DBS if you are on a barred list which prohibits you from working with children.As part of our safeguarding processes for recruitment and due diligence at St Philip Howard Catholic School, we may complete an online search in addition to our standard background checks for your suitability to work within an educational setting. You will have a chance to address any issues of concern that come up during our search if called for interview.