Job Description

Do you currently work in technical or creative role in manufacturing, design, engineering or woodwork?

Would you like to work with a team of teachers to play a crucial role in supporting pupils' learning experiences?

Are you looking for permanent role with job security? We are located in South Manchester with great transport links.

Are you computer literate, highly organised and solution focused?

Is it important for you to work in a supportive team that are passionate about improving standards and processes?

Do you want to work in a diverse and inclusive community, with high standards of pupil behaviour and a calm and purposeful learning environment?

If so, this could be the ideal role for you.

We are seeking a permanent Design & Technology Technician.

The Barlow has a great reputation as an employer who provides continuous professional development and job stability.

You will benefit from:

Working with children Great working hours School holidays Job stability Local government pension scheme Access to varied online training Employee Assistance Programme Cycle to work scheme A supportive team and working environment An interesting and varied role

Important Details:

Contract:

Permanent, term-time plus 5 days

Salary:

Grade 3, Points 4-6, 25,185 - 25,989 (pro-rata actual 21,662.55 - 22,335.30)

Working Pattern:

35 hours a week

Pension:

Greater Manchester Pension Fund with employer contributions of 17.2%

Location:

Parrs Wood Road, Didsbury, M20 6BX

Duties of the Design & Technology Technician:

You will work in collaboration with the Design and Technology team to:

Prepare, setup and check equipment Support teaching staff and pupils during lessons Ensure a safe working environment Ensure equipment adheres to health and safety standards, is operational and organise repairs where required Organise the storing of equipment and checking of stock Creative and administrative tasks Support with events and first aid Be a part of the teaching and learning team, supporting student progress and attainment

The Design & Technology Technician must:

Have transferrable skills Have the ability to work independently Be capable of making decisions Be self-motivated Be pro-active and highly organised Have good communication skills Enjoy a varied and reactive role Enjoy working with children Ability to follow and implement health and safety regulations (training provided)

Advantages but not essential:

Previous experience in other relevant roles

Are you the Design & Technology Technician we have been searching for?

If so, please get in touch - call the HR team 0161 438 2108, send over your CV, or complete and return an application form hr@thebarlowrchigh.co.uk

Closing date: Wednesday 8th October2025, 8.00am

Interview: Interview Week Beginning 13th October 2025

We will require a completed application form before the closing date, please download the application pack from: https://www.thebarlowrchigh.co.uk/Vacancies/Vacancies/

About our School

The Barlow is a highly successful, mixed, 11-16 Catholic comprehensive school.

In July 2024, Ofsted judged our school to be 'Good' in all categories.

In May 2025

, our school was judged

'outstanding' in all categories in the Catholic Schools Inspection

. Our examination results are strong; above national average in most subject areas. We are a diverse and inclusive community, with high standards of pupil behaviour and a calm and purposeful learning environment. The school is located in Didsbury, a popular area of south Manchester, with excellent transport links.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and protecting the wellbeing of children and young people and expects all staff to share their commitment. An enhanced DBS is required for all successful applicants.

Our school is passionate about diversity and treat everyone equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 21,662.55 per year

Benefits:

Canteen Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay Transport links
Work Location: In person