D&T Technician

We are looking to appoint a full time Technology Technician to assist teaching staff in providing students at Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School in the delivery of Design & Technology and ensure high levels of achievement. The successful candidate will provide support to the Design & Technology department including, but not limited to support to Technology, 3D Design, Food and hospitality and catering.

Hours: Full Time (37 hours per week) - Term time only plus 5 inset days and 1 week during summer holidays to prepare for the new academic year., Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:
1. Please tell us why you feel you are the best candidate for this role.

Days/Times: Monday - Thursday 8am to 4pm, Fridays 8am - 3.30pm (with 30-minute unpaid lunch break each day)

Annual Leave: 5.8 weeks (paid pro-rata for part-time) to be taken during school holidays - (45.8 weeks paid per year)

Grade: H4., Scale Point.6 to H4, Scale point9 - dependent on experience

Salary: FTE £ 26718 - £27,983 (actual salary will be between £23,532 and £24,646 pro-rata) for 45.8 weeks - paid over 12 equal monthly instalments)

Closing Date: 17th June 2026

Interviews: w/c 22nd June 2026 - please note that interviews may take place earlier than the closing date.
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The School's latest Ofsted inspection in November 2023 rated Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School as 'Outstanding'.

The School's Catholic Schools Inspectorate Section 48 Inspection in March 2023 rated Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School as 'Outstanding'.

Nicholas Breakspear is a vibrant, nurturing and ambitious school. Situated on the outskirts of St Albans the school benefits from large spacious grounds and close links to London. This role provides an excellent opportunity for someone to join a school which values inclusivity and kindness and which allows children to flourish and grow in confidence. The 2025 GCSE results place the school in the top 5% of schools nationally.

Nicholas Breakspear is a member of the Diocese of Westminster Academy Trust (DOWAT). We work together with the other schools in the trust to share best practice and to promote the development of staff and students. DOWAT is recognised as being in the top 3% of academy trusts in the country. DOWAT and Nicholas Breakspear are fully committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees, workers, job applicants and pupils, and to eliminating unlawful and unfair discrimination. It aims to create a culture that encourages and values diversity, and that appoints, rewards and promotes staff based on merit.

Nicholas Breakspear is a Catholic school and we place great emphasis on the gospel values of Truth, Justice, Peace and Love. 'Pupils at Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School receive an exemplary education. They are cared for deeply by all school staff. Pupils also show a high level of mutual care and respect for one another'. All pupils are unwaveringly polite, kind, confident and thoughtful.