Design Technology Technician
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School
Halton
- £21,442 - £21,782 per year
- Salary:
- HBC 3, £21,442 - £21,782 (actual)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 10 August 2026
Job overview
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School is a thriving and successful school of over 1,360 students. We are seeking to appoint a highly organised, enthusiastic and practical Design Technology Technician to support the delivery of our practical subjects.
Working closely with teaching staff, you will play a vital role in preparing materials, resources and specialist equipment for lessons, ensuring that workshops and teaching spaces are safe, organised and fully equipped. The successful candidate will help maintain machinery and tools, monitor stock levels, support health and safety compliance, and assist students and staff during practical activities.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with workshop or technical experience who enjoys working in an educational environment and is committed to supporting young people to achieve their full potential.
We are looking for someone who:
Has NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in a relevant discipline
Has good standards of literacy and numeracy
Has experience of providing technical or workshop support
Has knowledge of specialist tools, equipment and resources
Can work effectively as part of a team and build positive relationships with students and staff
Has a strong commitment to health and safety
Is organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities
In return, we offer:
A welcoming and supportive school community
Friendly and dedicated colleagues
Opportunities for professional development
A commitment to staff wellbeing
The opportunity to contribute to the success of a highly regarded Catholic High School
We are committed to investing in our staff and offer a comprehensive induction programme, alongside opportunities for professional development and career progression. We encourage all colleagues to be ambitious for their future and to contribute to the continued success of our school.
Hours: 37 hours per week, term time only (43.7 weeks per year).
Further information and an application form can be found on the .
Please send completed application forms to: recruitment@saintspeterandpaul.halton.sch.uk
Strictly no CVs. CES Application forms only with supporting statement.
Closing date: 9.00am on Monday, 10th August 2026.
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and all relevant pre-employment checks.
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About Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School
- Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School
- Highfield Road, Widnes
- Cheshire
- WA8 7DW
- United Kingdom
Join our caring and aspirational high school community in the north west
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School in Widnes (or ‘P and P’ as it’s known locally) was established in 1994 when the former Saints Fisher and Moore and Saint Joseph’s High Schools combined.
Since then, our school has become one of the highest attaining secondary schools in the borough of Halton and is a popular choice of high school for families across Widnes, Runcorn, and the surrounding areas of Liverpool and Warrington.
We are committed to delivering our vision of creating an inclusive community of excellence and opportunity.
Our dedicated team of teachers and associate staff ensure we continuously raise standards in learning, behaviour, and every aspect of teaching, embodied in our school values of:
- Compassion
- Respect
- Aspiration
A 'good' school with ambition
In July 2022, we were delighted to be once again awarded ‘Good’ status by Ofsted. During this inspection, we received exceptional praise over the quality of teaching in our school, the pastoral support we provide to our children, and our ambitious subject curriculum.
Visit www.saintspeterandpaul.halton.sch.uk/ofsted-policies to view the Ofsted report in full.
Leading the way in the north west
A National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics (NCETM), our Mathematics faculty is an established hub of best practice in the north west, providing education and support for teaching partners across Cheshire and Wirral.
Development opportunities
Working in close partnership with the Wigan and West Lancashire Catholic School District, we support prospective teaching trainees through a range of opportunities including teaching internships and the Train to Teach programme.
About Widnes
Sitting in the north west of England, Widnes is a growing town in the north of Cheshire with lots of character and a rich history of industry and rugby achievements.
It’s excellent location means it’s just a thirty minute drive to the bustling heart of and 20 miles away from , perfect for those who want to explore these exciting city centres from an easily accessible and central base. For those looking to experience the great outdoors, the coastline of North Wales is less than an hour away, and the Lake District is less than two.
Our school is just a short walk from the town centre, filled with popular eateries and coffee shops. There’s also plenty to keep you occupied in and around town, from walks along the River Mersey to Pickering’s Pasture nature reserve and relaxing in beautiful Victoria Park, to visiting the cinema, ice rink, Catalyst science museum and the famed Spike Island.
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