Design Technology Apprentice (Secondary)

St Augustine's Catholic High School, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 5LX

35 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  20 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  10 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £8.00 - £8.00 Hourly Apprenticeship rate of £8.00 per hour for the first 12 months

Design Technology Apprentice (Secondary) job summary

Our Lady of the Magnificat MAC are looking to recruit a Design Technology Apprentice on a fixed term one year contract, working 37 hours per week for 52 weeks per year. This role will be based at St Augustine’s Catholic High School.

The apprenticeship provider is Hopwood Hall College, and the successful candidate will complete a one year Level 2 apprenticeship.

All hours will be completed at the school (no day release). There is potential for the candidate to progress on to Level 3 after completion of level 2.

The successful candidate will:

• Works under broad direction and laid down procedures.
• Under direction from the Head of Department, ensuring a safe and secure environment.
• Contributes to the school’s statutory duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.
• To support the teaching of technology, and under the overall direction of the Head of Department.
• Provide support and advice service and meet health and safety standards and the requirements of classes involved.

As we strive to become an employer of choice, not only will you be joining a progressive multi-academy company, you will also receive a competitive benefits package, which as well as salary includes:

• Health & Wellbeing employee assistance programme
• Family friendly policies
• Access to an excellent pension scheme
• Access to professional qualifications and training

Some of our roles attract a high level of interest and for this reason we review applications as they are received, therefore on occasions this means roles may close earlier than advertised; so early applications are highly recommended.

We recognise that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to achieving our core mission, therefore we actively encourage a wide diversity of applications. We are also committed to being an equal opportunities employer and will make reasonable adjustments as required for interview.

St Augustine's Catholic High School part of Our Lady of the Magnificat Multi Academy Company, has a responsibility for and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups. All employees and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) and where relevant, a childcare disqualification check. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including two suitable references, evidence of Right to Work, Medical Clearance and where applicable a prohibition check and evidence of qualifications. All successful candidates will be required to present their birth certificate along with evidence of any name changes.

This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Further information can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore, the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

The MAC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff & volunteers to share this commitment. As such we will be implementing the use of online searches for all posts in line with guidance from KCSIE 2022. Online searches are not part of the shortlisting process itself and candidates will have a chance to address any issues of concern that come up during the search at interview.
The post is subject to an enhanced DBS Statement.
COMMITTED TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St Augustine's Catholic High School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 13 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 966 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 13 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Augustine's Catholic High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-augustine-s-catholic-high-school

Saint Augustine’s Catholic High School was established in 1974 by the Archdiocese of Birmingham to serve the needs of Catholic families living in Redditch, Bromsgrove and the surrounding areas and families of all beliefs. We currently have 945 students on roll in the 13-19 age range. Approximately 34% of our students and 25% of our staff are Catholic. We pride ourselves on being a Catholic school for all.

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