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Technician
•Grade: BB04 (Salary Point 7-9)
•Actual Salary: £23,255 - £24,004 per annum
•Working pattern: 37 hours per week Term timer only + 10 days
We are looking to appoint a Technician to work within our practical and creative subjects. You will be responsible for providing assistance with the practical needs of the Design and Technology department, Food Technology and Art departments. You will provide day to day support to the teaching staff and students in preparation for and during lessons and provide general support on a whole school basis when required to other technical areas of the school.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a school and gain further practical experience in a busy environment. The successful candidate will possess the relevant skills, with an interest or background in design and technology subjects. The role would also be an excellent opportunity for someone with aspirations to eventually train as a teacher in a practical subject.
St Benet Biscop is a popular and oversubscribed school which is highly regarded within the community and we offer a high-quality education in a Catholic / Christian environment. St Benet Biscop is part of the Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust; a large trust consisting of 39 schools. The post holder will be based at St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy but may be expected to attend off site meetings and training where required. The school has good public transport links into Newcastle Upon Tyne and the surrounding local area.
St Benet Biscop is a great place to work and provides excellent job satisfaction, as it is a very supportive environment with an open and positive working culture. In our recent Ofsted inspection, in January 2023, we were graded as “good” in all areas. Ofsted highlighted:
•“There is a strong sense of community at St Benet Biscop.”
•“Pupils get along well with each other and with the staff.”
•“Lessons proceed calmly, and pupils engage well with their learning.”
•“Staff say senior leaders consider their workload and listen to their views.”
•“Staff at the school have a good understanding of safeguarding because they are well trained.”
This is a fantastic opportunity to join our school community and we are looking for an energetic and passionate individual, with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills who will impact positively in this role. Applicants should clearly indicate in their supporting statement what they could bring to this role in terms of experience.
An excellent benefits package is offered including the following:
•A competitive salary
•Access to training and support
•Enhanced sick pay of up to 26 weeks full pay (after qualifying period)
•Eligible to be part of the Local Government pension scheme (current employer contribution rate of 18.1%).
•Family friendly BBCET policies and practices that promote health and wellbeing
•Access to car lease, bike to work and local travel pass salary sacrifice scheme
Applications from all denominations are welcome.
Closing date for applications: by noon Tuesday 27 January 2026
We reserve the right to appoint in advance of the closing date and may invite exceptional applicants for an early interview in advance of the closing date. We encourage all interested applicants to submit their applications promptly.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service and additional recruitment checks.
Safeguarding Statement
St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
In accordance with the safeguarding vulnerable groups’ regime [2006] & the relevant Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) DfE guidance, any offer of employment made will be conditional upon the results of checks from the Disclosure & Barring Service (“the DBS”) and Teacher Services (regarding teacher prohibition/disqualification from working with children and young people).
School roles give privileged access to vulnerable groups, therefore, we require all applicants attending interview to disclose all spent convictions and cautions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 unless it is a “protected” conviction/caution under the amendments made to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 (in 2013) and, therefore, not subject to disclosure.