Vacancy: Food, Technology and Construction Technician

Job Title:                  Food, Technology and Construction Technician

Pay:                            NJC SCP 5 – 6 (£25,583-£25,989) pro rata per annum

Hours of Duty:        37 hours per week (Term Time Only plus 5 Additional days) (39 weeks)

Closing Date:          Sunday, 19th October 2025 (midnight)

CONTRACT:            Permanent

 

Required ASAP

 

In July 2022, Ofsted Inspectors returned and confirmed that St Cuthbert’s continues to be a good school.

In our most recent Catholic School Inspection in May 2025, inspectors reported that “Pastoral care is exceptional”, “Students at St Cuthbert’s Catholic High School benefit from a well-established culture of care and inclusion” and “Relationships at all levels are characterised by mutual respect, kindness and compassion and that staff morale is high”.

 

Details:

We require an enthusiastic Food, Technology and Construction Technician to work under the direction of the Curriculum Leader to provide an efficient and comprehensive technical service to the Food, Technology and Construction department.

 

The successful candidate will be required:

1. To prepare all resources/ equipment for all the Food, Construction and Design Technology department for teaching or for demonstration purposes for lessons as directed within time scales, in order to support learning activities.
2. Operating specialist equipment to enhance learning within the department e.g. but not limited to, bandsaw, sewing machines, pillar drill, acrylic-strip heater, laser cutter, construction equipment such as cement mixer and any other machine that is in the Food, Technology and Construction Department
3. To undertake where appropriate routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment, resources and materials to ensure a safe and orderly working environment (for the whole department). This may include cleaning ovens, cleaning and mopping floors, cleaning the construction area.
4. To clean the equipment/resources/work area after use including spillages in accordance with COSHH. This relates to all areas of the department.
5. Be aware of and comply with school policies relating to child protection, health & safety, confidentiality and data protection.

 

Please see the candidate information pack for this role includes full details of the job description and person specification.

Our Vision A vibrant community, uniquely created by God, which embraces everyone, especially those in need and celebrates difference. Enabled by a staff, dedicated to our Catholic ethos and a culture of excellence, our young people will be inspired to know more, and be more.   What we can offer:

·         A shared vision and ambition to deliver excellence for our young people

·         An opportunity to share in shaping the school’s improvement journey

·         Happy children who aspire to do their best

·         Motivated and dedicated staff ·         Commitment to Continued Professional Development

 

This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure Certificate.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Please download the application pack and forms below:

Food, Technology and Construction Technician Candidate Information Pack
CES Support Staff Application Form
CES Disclosure Form
CES Recruitment Monitoring Form
Consent to Obtain References Form

 

For further details, please contact Cath Geden, PA to the Headteacher via email at recruitment@stcuthberts.com

 

Application forms to be completed and returned for the attention of Mr S Holland, Headteacher to recruitment@stcuthberts.com

>or you can apply online via the St Helens Council Jobs portal here

Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early should we receive a sufficient number of applications and encourage you to apply early, to avoid disappointment. ⏳

As outlined in the DfE’s Keeping children safe in education, once candidates are shortlisted for interview, we wish to inform you that online searches may be carried out as part of due diligence checks.