Canon Slade School 

Design Technology Technician

Grade D SCP 6 – 11 (£25,183 - £27,269)

Actual Salary £21,564.23 - £23,350.48

37 hrs per week

Permanent Contract

Term Time plus 5 Days

Required ASAP

Are you prepared to work collaboratively and openly for the benefit of young people? 

If so, Canon Slade School would love to hear from you!

We are a very popular and successful Church of England Academy of 1,760 students (335 in the Sixth Form). Our students progress onto world-class universities and institutions to further study or gain apprenticeships and employment. Our aim is to fulfil individual potential and prepare pupils for life in a rapidly changing world by providing an excellent education within a Christian environment.

Canon Slade School is a member of the Bishop Fraser Trust, a C of E multi academy trust established in 2017. This is an exciting time to join us as it provides a great opportunity to work closely with the other three schools in the MAT - St James’s C of E High School, Bolton St Catherine’s Academy and Bury C of E High School: sharing good practice and building on our ongoing progress.

Main Duties:

• Under the instruction/guidance of teaching staff, co-ordinate the use and maintenance of practical resources and facilities, in both the technology and food classrooms.
• To provide assistance and advice in meeting the practical needs of the Design Technology curriculum, including the Food and Nutrition curriculum. This will involve the preparation of materials and resources, assisting in practical demonstrations and helping tidy the classrooms after a practical demonstration/lesson.

The successful candidate will be someone who:

• have a conscientious and diligent work ethic
• have high standards and take pride in delivering a quality service
• be friendly and able to communicate in a professional manner with both students and staff
• be able to listen to, understand and follow instructions
• understand health and safety and COSHH regulations in relation to ensuring safe working practice in undertaking your role
• role model those personal qualities we wish to instil in our young people
• be willing to undertake training and work flexibly to meet the demands of a continuously improving organisation
• be a great team player, friendly, and professional

In return we can offer:

• a supportive and encouraging staff team
• a paid premium to a Healthcare Cash Plan to claim back contributions towards dental, optical and other medical costs
• 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• fantastic facilities

Application information:

For more information visit our website www.canon-slade.bolton.sch.uk or contact our Business Operations Team on 01204 333343 or by emailing HR@canon-slade.bolton.sch.uk

To apply please complete the application form via Face-Ed using the link.

Please do not send CV’s as they will not be considered.

The Bishop Fraser Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to child protection screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and also past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.



Closing date: Tuesday 22nd April 2025 @ 9.00am

Interviews: TBC