Technician with a specialism of Design & Technology

Bishop Konstant Catholic Academy Trust; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD programme

On-site cycle track and gym access

Wellbeing package

Collaboration across Trust

Job summary

Astrea Academy Trust is hiring a Technician with a specialism in Design & Technology for St Thomas a Becket Secondary, Wakefield. The role is 37 hours per week (Mon-Thurs 8am-4pm, Fri 8am-3:30pm) on a term-time basis, with a salary of £25,041 per year (Grade 6 SCP 12-18).

You will support teachers and pupils in DT and other areas, contributing to a high-quality learning environment within a Catholic school that participates in the DfE Schools Rebuilding programme.

Qualifications

• Proactive in approach
• Calm under pressure
• Organised and reliable

Responsibilities

• Provide practical support to teachers and pupils within Design & Technology and other areas as required.
• Contribute to a learning environment where every pupil can succeed.

Job description

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School / Office 2000 - St Thomas a Becket Secondary, Wakefield

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Job profile for Technician with a specialism of Design & Technology

Technician with a specialism of Design & Technology

2000 - St Thomas a Becket Secondary, Wakefield 23/11/2026 Technician with a specialism of Design & Technology

The job requirements are detailed below.

Job details

Salary Grade 6 (SCP 12-18) Contractual hours 37 Basis Full Time Job type Support Staff - Other Job category Technician Date posted 09/11/2026 Job reference 2000-R0256 Attachments attachment Beckets Recruitment Pack - May 2025.pdf attachment Job Description - Technician with a specialism of DT.pdf

Job overview

Technician with a Specialism of Design and Technology

Hours of Work: 37 hours worked Monday to Thursday (8am-4pm) and Friday (8am-3:30pm) on a term time only basis

Grade 6 (SCP 12-18)

Actual Salary: £25,041

An appointment as Technician with a Specialism of Design and Technology at St Thomas a Becket is an opportunity to join a highly successful team of talented and committed staff, enthusiastic and friendly pupils and a community of supportive families and a highly dedicated Trust. We believe that our success derives from our inclusive, pupil-centred focus; our commitment to the continuous review of curriculum and pedagogy; our focus on CPD; and a strong belief in the need to work within a set of Catholic values which underpins all that we do.

You will play a key role in providing practical support to teachers and pupils within Design and Technology and other areas in school as required. The ideal candidate is proactive, calm under pressure and organised. You will help contribute to a learning experience where every pupil can succeed.

This is a particularly exciting time to join us as we are currently part of the DfE Schools Rebuilding programme.

We offer a range of employment benefits including:

• Being part of a small Catholic school where the underlying values of kindness, love and respect are integral in everything we do and pastoral support is prioritised
• A comprehensive CPD programme focusing on the needs of staff and the school
• The ability to work collaboratively with colleagues from across the Trust ensuring best practice, continuous improvement and networking opportunities
• Staff voice being used to shape school improvement and drive changes where necessary
• An on-site professional cycle track and well-equipped gym available for staff use
• A comprehensive Trust wide wellbeing package to support staff through Schools Mutual

At St. Thomas a Becket we are proud to be a Catholic school for our whole community and want to offer each young person, whatever their background and starting point, the chance to grow and flourish spiritually, academically, physically and emotionally.

In our most recent Ofsted report (2023) where the school was rated ‘Good’ in all areas, a student is quoted as saying ‘at this school all students are loved’, which succinctly sums up the spirit, ethos and culture of St. Thomas a Beckets. As those who are truly loved and appreciated as individuals will always thrive to explore their unlimited potential, pupils and staff alike.

Teacher of RE

Teacher of English

We implore you to read ourRecruitment Pack which is available as a supplementary document for more insights into our school. Visits to the school are welcomed and will allow you to fully appreciate our amazing students and the rich opportunity offered.

If you would like to arrange an informal conversation or visit to the school, please contact Sophie Hargreaves (HR & Payroll Officer) to arrange a suitable time on [e-mail]

All of our staff uphold the Core Values and Catholic Ethos of the Trust. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance in line with our Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment Policy. Please note, as part of the recruitment process, we will carry out an online search for any short‑listed candidates in order to comply with the guidance given in the September 2025 update of ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’.

Closing date: Monday 23rd November 2026 at 9am

Interview date: w/c 23rd November