Design & Technology Technician

The Governors are seeking to appoint a Design & Technology Technician, supporting the development of Design & Technology to the highest standards for all pupils at Key Stages 3-5. The post will be permanent, subject to a probationary period. This is an opportunity to join an outstanding department. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated and enthusiastic professional.

In return, the school can offer:

· An established and comprehensive induction programme for new staff

· A strong commitment to your professional development and career management - excellent CPD and leadership development at all levels

· A supportive environment in which your enthusiasm will be encouraged, nurtured, and rewarded.

· A working environment focused on Teaching and Learning and raising standards for all.

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

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children Appointments are subject to satisfactory medical and enhanced DBS clearance and references

Please telephone for an application form and further details, or download it from our website.

Visits to the school are welcome by appointment.

Job start date: 01 September 2026 Closing date: 15 May 2026

About St Mark's West Essex Catholic School

St Mark's is a successful, well-ordered, and caring Catholic school for approximately 1000 boys and girls aged from eleven to eighteen, situated in the heart of Harlow, Essex.

We are committed to the highest level of achievement for pupils of all abilities, and we recognise that there are no limits to a child's potential. We aim to inspire all our pupils to achieve their best through "belonging, engaging and succeeding together". We believe in treating each pupil as an individual and valuing each person's unique talents. Our curriculum has been designed to offer choice and to nurture all talents and abilities.

Our school was rated "good" by Ofsted at our inspection of February 2023 and "good" with "outstanding" in our Section 48 Inspection in May 2025.

St Mark's prides itself on its exam results at both GCSE and A level, as well as the number of awards, achievements, and accomplishments of our pupils in so many different aspects of their learning.

The Governors are seeking to appoint a Design & Technology Technician, supporting the development of Design & Technology to the highest standards for all pupils at Key Stages 3-5. The post will be permanent, subject to a probationary period. This is an opportunity to join an outstanding department. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated and enthusiastic professional.

In return, the school can offer:

· An established and comprehensive induction programme for new staff

· A strong commitment to your professional development and career management - excellent CPD and leadership development at all levels

· A supportive environment in which your enthusiasm will be encouraged, nurtured, and rewarded.

· A working environment focused on Teaching and Learning and raising standards for all.

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

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children Appointments are subject to satisfactory medical and enhanced DBS clearance and references

St Mark's is a successful, well-ordered, and caring Catholic school for approximately 1000 boys and girls aged from eleven to eighteen, situated in the heart of Harlow, Essex.

We are committed to the highest level of achievement for pupils of all abilities, and we recognise that there are no limits to a child's potential. We aim to inspire all our pupils to achieve their best through "belonging, engaging and succeeding together". We believe in treating each pupil as an individual and valuing each person's unique talents. Our curriculum has been designed to offer choice and to nurture all talents and abilities.

Our school was rated "good" by Ofsted at our inspection of February 2023 and "good" with "outstanding" in our Section 48 Inspection in May 2025.

St Mark's prides itself on its exam results at both GCSE and A level, as well as the number of awards, achievements, and accomplishments of our pupils in so many different aspects of their learning.