Design & Technology Technician

St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 7DA

30 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 June 2026

• Closing date

  16 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  13 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Design and technology
• Working pattern: Part time: 30 hours per week Term Time Only plus 1 week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,989 - £26,403
• Actual salary: £18,206 - £18,496

What skills and experience we're looking for

The governors of this highly successful and oversubscribed school seek to appoint an enthusiastic and innovative technology technician. This is an opportunity to join a dynamic and successful team working in a school with excellent technology facilities and very high academic standards.

The main aim of this role is to support the design and technology curriculum team in the preparation of resources required for lessons. The successful candidate will ideally have the experience and skills required to maintain equipment, have the knowledge of workshop safety standards, and be willing to gain the necessary qualifications for the role. Candidates should also enjoy interacting and supporting young people to achieve their potential.

The school has a very positive learning culture, with excellent examination outcomes, being consistently amongst the highest performing in the country in terms of progress and currently has the top Progress 8 of all schools in North Yorkshire. The last Ofsted Inspection highlighted the following:

• ‘The school has extremely high expectations for pupils’ behaviour. Pupils’ conduct is consistently excellent. Pupils are considerate of others. In lessons, they listen attentively and value the contributions of peers. Pupils recognise the importance of working hard. Their attitudes towards learning are consistently positive. This contributes to the studious atmosphere in lessons.’

• ‘Pupils achieve exceptionally well across the curriculum. This is reflected in published outcomes from national examinations. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) benefit from the same rich curriculum as their peers. They achieve equally impressive academic outcomes.’

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

What the school offers its staff

St Francis Xavier School is a joint RC/CE 11-16 Mixed Comprehensive serving the picturesque market town of Richmond and the surrounding rural area. We are located close to the A1 and A66 and in commutable distance from York, Durham and Teesside. The school has an excellent reputation in the local community.

St Francis Xavier is part of the Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust, a family of 38 schools, and a vibrant Sixth Form College. With more than 12,300 pupils and 1,500 staff, NPCAT is now one of the largest multi-academy trusts in the UK.

Please note you do not need to be a regular attender at Church but you do need to be happy to support the Christian ethos of the school.

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

SFX113 Design & Technology Technician - St Francis Xavier Secondary School - Closing Date 16.03.2026.pdf - 1.68 MB (opens in new tab)

About St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic/Church of England, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 606 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy website
• Email address: recruitment@npcat.org.uk
• Phone number: 01748 823414
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-francis-xavier-school-a-joint-catholic-and-church-of-england-voluntary-academy

Arranging a visit to St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy

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