We are looking to appoint a full time Technician to assist teaching staff in providing students at Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School in the delivery of Design & Technology and ensure high levels of achievement.  The successful candidate will provide support to the Design & Technology department including, but not limited to support to Technology, 3D Design, Food and hospitality and catering.

Hours: Full Time (37 hours per week) - Term time only plus 5 inset days and 1 week during summer holidays to prepare for the new academic year.

Days/Times:  Monday – Thursday 8am to 4pm, Fridays 8am – 3.30pm (with 30-minute unpaid lunch break each day)

Annual Leave:  5.8 weeks (paid pro-rata for part-time) to be taken during school holidays -  (45.8 weeks paid per year)

Grade:  H4.6 – H4.8 – dependent on experience

Salary:  FTE £24,582 - £25,391 pa (£21,651 - £22,363 actual salary for 45.8 weeks – paid over 12 equal monthly instalments)

Closing Date:  14th January 2025

Interviews:  w/c 20th January 2025 - please note that interviews may take place earlier than the closing date.
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The School’s latest Ofsted inspection in November 2023 rated Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School as ‘Outstanding’.

The School’s recent Catholic Schools Inspectorate Section 48 Inspection in March 2023 rated Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School as ‘Outstanding’.

Nicholas Breakspear is a vibrant, nurturing and ambitious school. Situated on the outskirts of St Albans the school benefits from large spacious grounds and close links to London. This role provides an excellent opportunity for someone to join a school which values inclusivity and kindness and which allows children to flourish and grow in confidence. The 2024 GCSE results place the school in the top 5% of schools nationally. 

Nicholas Breakspear is a member of the Diocese of Westminster Academy Trust (DOWAT). We work together with the other schools in the trust to share best practice and to promote the development of staff and students. DOWAT is recognised as being in the top 3% of academy trusts in the country. DOWAT and Nicholas Breakspear are fully committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees, workers, job applicants and pupils, and to eliminating unlawful and unfair discrimination. It aims to create a culture that encourages and values diversity, and that appoints, rewards and promotes staff based on merit. 

Nicholas Breakspear is a Catholic school and we place great emphasis on the gospel values of Truth, Justice, Peace and Love. ‘Pupils at Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School receive an exemplary education. They are cared for deeply by all school staff. Pupils also show a high level of mutual care and respect for one another’. All pupils are unwaveringly polite, kind, confident and thoughtful.

Staff’s expectations of pupils are very high, both academically and in their everyday school life. Pupils meet these expectations, not because they have to, but because they value the teaching and support they receive. Ofsted November 2023.

We welcome visits from prospective staff. If you would like an informal conversation about the post before applying, please contact Mrs Day, our School Business Manager @ dayh@nbs.herts.sch.uk

Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School is committed to safeguarding, actively promoting British values and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are committed to the development of community cohesion and the prevention of extremism and radicalisation. All staff will be required to have an enhanced DBS Check and social media checks will be carried out on all shortlisted applicants. All staff are required to have the ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of young children.