Department Technician

Hours: Full time, 39 weeks a year

Salary: £27,738.28 – £28,377.00

Start Date: As soon as possible

Join St Thomas More Language College, SW3 2QS, as a Department Technician.

Are you passionate about education and committed to helping young learners thrive? The Saint John Southworth Catholic Academy Trust is seeking a Department Technician to join our dedicated team at St Thomas More Language College in Chelsea. This is an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact in a values-driven school environment where children are supported to reach their full potential.

About Us

St Thomas More Language College is a mixed Catholic comprehensive school for children aged 11-16, located in the heart of Chelsea. We firmly believe that the partnership between school staff, families and governors is of paramount importance. This partnership contributes beyond measure to the success of the whole community in achieving personal bests.

We are a part of the Saint John Southworth Catholic Academy Trust which promotes a collaborative environment, founded on Catholic Social Teaching and the principles of solidarity and subsidiarity, ensuring pupils and staff are supported to grow and succeed.

Key Responsibilities

As a Department Technician, you will:

• Assist the Heads of Departments and Senior Technician in coordinating the use of practical resources and facilities and provide assistance and advice in meeting the practical needs of the curriculum, including liaising with teaching staff and support staff throughout the school

What We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience working in a workshop or a technical support role
• Have knowledge of tools, machinery and materials used secondary school departments
• Have strong organisational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills and a stakeholder-focused approach
• Be adaptable and ready to learn, with a commitment to professional development
• Show high levels of integrity, confidentiality and commitment to safeguarding

What We Offer

• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities for training and development to help you grow in your career
• The chance to contribute to a trust committed to delivering high-quality education

Apply Today

To learn more about the role and the Trust, please visit our Vacancies page.

To apply, please download and complete the application forms available on our Vacancies page mentioned above. Once you have completed the forms, please email your application to Chanel Spooner, Personal Assistant to the Headteacher, via spoonc@stmo.sjscat.co.uk.

Shortlisted candidates will be called for interview upon receipt of application, therefore we advise you to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

St Thomas More Language College and the Saint John Southworth Catholic Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All roles are subject to satisfactory vetting, including an Enhanced DBS check with Children’s Barred List.

As this position would give privileged access to vulnerable groups, all applicants are required to disclose all spent convictions and cautions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 unless they are a “protected” convictions/cautions under the amendments made to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 (in 2013 and 2020) and, therefore, not subject to disclosure. This means that applicants must disclose all spent and unspent convictions other than those which are so “protected”. If you are unsure about whether or not your conviction requires disclosure, please review the Ministry of Justice guidance on the filtering of “protected” convictions and cautions which can be accessed on the Ministry of Justicewebsite.

Join us in our mission to cultivate an educational environment that inspires growth, respect and academic achievement!