DT Technician (Food & Textiles)

Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust; Lanchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent staff care and support

Comprehensive induction and ongoing PD

Positive school climate valuing staff

Job summary

St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, invites applications for a Design & Technology Technician. The role is based in Lanchester, Durham, within the trust’s primary remit across the North East.

The successful candidate will support the Design & Technology Department with practical and technical tasks, contributing to a safe, well-equipped learning environment.

Qualifications

• Well-organised with excellent technical and communication skills.

Job description

Company: Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust

Location: St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Consett Road, Lanchester, Durham, DH7 0RD

Hours: 37 Hours per Week, Temporary Contract, Term Time Only plus Insets (39 Weeks per Year)

We are proud to be part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, a family of secondary, middle, primary and first schools in the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle. Our schools are located in Northumberland, Gateshead, Sunderland and Durham Bishop Wilkinson is the largest catholic education trust in the North East of England.

At St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, we are committed to providing an exceptional education rooted in our Catholic values of faith, excellence and service and Ofsted recognise that "pupils are safe, cared for and happy at this nurturing school".

We are looking to appoint a DT Technician to work in our thriving Design and Technology Department. The successful candidate will be well‑organised and have excellent technical and communication skills.

We provide:

Excellent care and support for all staff

Comprehensive induction and ongoing opportunities for professional development

A positive and stimulating school climate which values the contribution of all staff

St Bede’s is a highly successful, oversubscribed school, located within travelling distance of Durham, Newcastle and Sunderland.

Closing Date: Thursday 26th November 2026 at 9am

Shortlisting Date: TBC

Interview Date: TBC

The Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and is subject to an enhanced DBS check. An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.