Design and Technology Technician - St Philip Howard Catholic School

About the Role

Summary of key responsibilities

• Ensure Design and Technology and Food practical lessons are fully prepared and ready for delivery on time.
• Maintain a safe, hygienic, and well‑organised departmental environment that supports effective teaching and learning.
• Provide reliable technical and practical support that enables teachers to focus on high‑quality lesson delivery.
• Keep tools, equipment, ingredients, and materials in good working order and appropriately stored.
• Manage stock and consumables efficiently to prevent shortages, reduce waste, and support value for money.
• Contribute to positive pupil experiences by ensuring practical sessions run smoothly and resources are consistently available.

See Recruitment Pack for full Job Description and Person Specification

DESIGN & 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 Friday

We 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.

• 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
• Access to Easit Card for discounted train travel
• Shared salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Employee Assistance
• Free on‑site parking
• Complimentary tea/coffee available in the staffroom (all day)
• Staff social events

To be successful in this role you will need to:

• Have a genuine passion for working with students
• Be flexible and adaptable
• Good organisational skills
• Have an understanding of data protection and confidentiality
• Liaise and communicate effectively with others

St Philip Howard Catholic School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.

The 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.