Dear Applicant,
Design & Technology Technician
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and skilled Design & Technology Technician to support the delivery of high-quality learning and teaching across the Design & Technology department. This is a key support role, ensuring that specialist teaching spaces, equipment and materials are well prepared, safe and fit for purpose.
The successful candidate will deliver high-quality technical support to both teaching staff and students, helping to facilitate engaging and effective learning experiences. The role includes preparing materials and equipment, supporting the use of laser cutters, 3D printers, and other digital technologies, and assisting with the organisation and upkeep of departmental resources.
A strong commitment to health and safety is essential. The post holder will actively promote safe working practices by maintaining equipment, preparing materials in accordance with agreed risk assessments, and ensuring all workspaces are well organised and fully compliant with the school’s health and safety procedures.
The post is available from September on a permanent basis, working 21 hours per week for 39 weeks per year (term time plus two additional weeks). Hours will be worked flexibly over a minimum of four days per week. The distribution of hours may vary from year to year in response to the school timetable.
The role involves working flexibly across the department, supporting students and staff where the need is greatest. As a result, the successful candidate will be expected to work independently, using initiative and technical expertise to prioritise tasks effectively.
Flexibility, adaptability and a high level of initiative are essential, as is confidence when working with and communicating with young people. You will work collaboratively with teaching staff and the wider school team. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, a positive attitude and a practical, solution focused approach are key to success in this role.
St John the Baptist School (SJB) is a highly successful school where you can flourish and develop your career. It is a school where teachers can teach effectively in classrooms with students that have a real thirst to learn. Furthermore, it is a place where you will be valued, and your wellbeing is considered as being of great importance. We believe the most effective learning takes place when staff feel happy, supported and appreciated, and we understand the vital role that support staff play in ensuring this. If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Louise Ray, Curriculum Lead for Design Technology.
Location: Woking, Surrey - 15 minute walk from the train station and excellent transport links via A3 and M25
Post: Design & Technology Technician
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 21 pw / 39 weeks pa
Start Date: September 2026
Pay Scale: PS4 FTE £25,052 - £26,825, (actual £12,572 - £13,462 based on the pro-rata hours)
Closing Date: 9am on Wednesday 13 May 2026
Interviews: w/c 18 May 2026
About our School
St John the Baptist School, part of the Xavier Catholic Education Trust, is a highly successful, over-subscribed mixed Catholic school and sixth form based in Woking, Surrey.
We are incredibly proud of our school community and in particular our students who are hardworking, well-balanced and enjoy both learning and spending time with each other and our staff. We work in a very positive culture and strive to make all students’ time at school some of the happiest times of their lives.
Our staff are vibrant, enthusiastic, and passionate about ensuring our students get the very best deal. Standards at SJB are high and academic progress excellent. We work closely with the Xavier Teaching School Hub, Teach SouthEast SCITT and Schools Alliance for Excellence (SAfE) and lead the North East Hants and Surrey Maths Hub.
Our Ethos:
SJB is a community where every individual is highly valued and where care and concern for others is central to our work. We aim to blend academic learning with excellence pastoral care so that all students and staff thrive and feel successful.
As an employee at SJB, we offer an excellent benefits package including:
• Corporate discount package provided by Edenred (including pre-tax car scheme, cycle-to-work scheme, dental insurance and many other retailer discounts)
• Flexible opportunities for part-time staff
• Mentor/Coach
• Excellent training and professional development opportunities both within the school and across the Trust including access to the National College Online, SAfE and all NPQs fully funded
• Generous Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Ability to book MOT through the school with onsite pick-up/drop-off
• Free annual flu vaccination
• Excellent onsite catering facility
• Free use of the onsite gym (6-8am and 5-8pm weekdays)
• Weekly dry-cleaning pick-up/drop-off service
• Tax free Apple laptop/desktop purchasing scheme with optional payment plan
• Regular staff social events
• Discretionary time off for one-off, special events
• Opportunities to shape the future of our school – staff voice/feedback is incredibly important to us.
Get in touch if you would like to come and visit us and find out more about this vacancy!
This School 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. The Successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
