Recruitment
Design Technology & Construction Technician
Contract: Permanent, Full Time, Term-Time only (additional weeks beyond term time are negotiable with successful applicant if preferred)
Grade 5
Starting salary between: £21,784 - £23,990 (actual salary) however, the salary is negotiable depending on experience.
St Gregory’s Catholic High School is looking to appoint a self-motivated and creative Design Technology / Construction technician to provide day to day support in the delivery of the curriculum by our outstanding Design and Technology team.
This is a busy and varied role which includes preparation of resources and equipment for technology related lessons, active support of teaching and learning in the classroom, the provision of administrative support and a strong focus on the mitigation of health and safety risks in the department.
This role would suit someone with the appropriate skills and experience in the provision of design and technology who is willing to undergo training if required, in order to fulfil all aspects of the role and duties. Relevant experience does not necessarily have to be school based.
Your role really matters to the quality of Teaching and Learning in Design technology and helps open the door to wide engagement of the Technology curriculum.
There will be opportunities on some occasions to support other subject areas if you have those interests too.
Children work extremely positively with staff at St Gregory’s and behaviour is Outstanding with our young people achieving very highly making our school one of the highest performing in the North West. Ofsted grade the school as a ‘Good’ school and we have been graded as ‘Outstanding’ for Catholic Life in our Section 48 inspection.
Our school is at the heart of the thriving Catholic Parishes of West Warrington situated in an area of substantial growth next to all of the key motorway routes in the North West. We take pride in our relationship with the local community, partner primary schools and our partnerships within the archdiocese trust.
Your qualities will include being positive, dedicated and committed whilst showing passion and an ambition for all children. Positive relationships are a key strength of our school. The school welcome and encourage potential applicants to discuss role with the Director of Finance but this is not a formal requirement. We also encourage you to review our school website: https://www.stgregoryshigh.com/
Closing Date: Monday 30th June at 8.30am
Shortlisting and Notification of Interview: Monday 30th June at 8.30am
Interviews: 3rd or 4th July 2025
Start Date: ASAP or at last by 1st September 2025
The interview process will involve tasks related to the role and a face to face interview. Further details and application forms are available from www.stgregoryshigh.com. Please return a completed CES application form to recruitment@stgregoryshigh.com
Only CES Support Staff application forms will be accepted.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be expected to undertake a criminal record check via the DBS. Online checks of shortlisted candidates may be obtained which forms part of our Safer Recruitment procedures and KCSIE Guidance.
Science Technician
37 hours per week Term time only – additional weeks are negotiable if preferred
Grade 4
£21,106 - £21,442 (actual salary) Salary is however, negotiable dependant on previous experience
St. Gregory’s Catholic High School seeks to appoint a Science Technician who shares our vision and ambition for the young people in our school. In your role you will work alongside another
Science Technician as part of a growing team to play a key part in maintaining quality teaching and learning and communication through ensuring that our Science provision is strong.
Your role really matters to the quality of Teaching and Learning in Science and helps open the door to wide engagement of the Science curriculum.
As part of a Science Technician team, you will be responsible for supporting staff with the preparation of all materials, stocks and equipment as required for practical work and demonstrations. This will primarily involve the setting out and clearing away materials and equipment directed by the Science department classroom teachers.
You will have input into the shaping of the role and we are looking for someone who is proactive, innovative and extremely organised. You will have a deep interest in all aspects of science and be a ‘people’ orientated team player.
Our school is at the heart of the thriving Catholic Parishes of West Warrington situated in an area of substantial growth next to all of the key motorway routes in the North West. We take pride in our relationship with the local community, partner primary schools and our partnerships within the archdiocese trust.
In January 2020, Ofsted’s inspection report, conducted under the new inspection framework, graded the school as ‘Good’ in every area and the school was graded as ‘Outstanding’ in our Section 48 Inspection of the Catholic Life provision of the school in February 2019. We encourage all applicants to read both reports and to review our school website too.
The opening paragraph from the Ofsted report reads: “There is a strong sense of community across the school which reflects the school vision. One pupil said “we are cared about as individuals, but because everyone cares, that makes us all one”
We are now relishing the challenge of continuing our successful journey towards providing an outstanding whole school provision.
To get to know our school community, we welcome you to visit the school to talk about the role and we also encourage you to review our school website: https://www.stgregoryshigh.com/
Closing Date: Monday 30th June 2025 at 8.30am
Shortlisting and Notification of Interviews: Monday 30th June at 8.30am
Interviews: 3rd or 4th July 2025
Start Date: 1st September 2025 or ASAP Further details and application forms are available from www.stgregoryshigh.com. Please return a completed CES application form to shutton@stgregoryshigh.com.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be expected to undertake a criminal record check via the DBS.