About Us
Bourne Community College is a thriving mixed comprehensive secondary school for students aged 11–16, with approximately 700 students on roll. As a true community school, we pride ourselves on fostering strong, positive relationships—not only within our school, but also across the local and wider community. Respect is at the heart of everything we do, and we are proud holders of the UNICEF Gold Award for Rights Respecting Schools, which underpins daily life for our students and staff.
We are incredibly proud of our young people and their achievements, both in the classroom and beyond. Our students excel through sport, enrichment opportunities and charitable work, demonstrating commitment, compassion and ambition. Our shared vision is to be the best version of ourselves, and we hold high expectations of both students and staff to ensure the highest quality education is delivered in an atmosphere of mutual respect.
As a fully inclusive school, we are committed to supporting every individual to develop and nurture the values, skills and attributes they need to succeed. Regardless of starting points or individual needs, we work tirelessly to ensure all students are empowered to become confident, respectful and successful learners—ready to thrive in the next stage of their education and beyond.
Are you an experienced practical, hands-on individual looking to make a difference in a vibrant secondary school? Bourne Community College is seeking a proactive Whole School Technician (Design Technology) to join our dedicated staff team.
As our Whole School Technician, you will play a vital role in supporting teaching and learning by preparing and maintaining equipment, resources, and workspaces with the majority of time spent in the Design Technology and Engineering department. You will assist staff and students in practical sessions, carry out routine maintenance and repairs, and ensure all areas are safe, tidy, and ready for use. You will prepare materials and resources for practical lessons in Design Technology and Engineering. You will be working across different subject areas under the direction of the Director of the Technology Faculty. There will be some preparation of resources for the Art Department as well.
Job Details
Salary: NJC Grade 4 Points 5-6 £25,583 - £25,989 p.a. pro rata
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Term time only + Inset Days, 37 hours per week
Location: Southbourne West Sussex
Closing date: Tuesday 1 September 2026 9.00am
Interviews: w/c 7 September 2026
This is a permanent post required for September/October 2026.
Further Information
Bourne Community College and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.
How to Apply
To apply for this role please download the job description and application form below.
CVs are not accepted.
Please complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description).
Once complete please return this to [email protected]
Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on 01243 375691
NOTE TO CANDIDATES - Please do not select the ‘Apply online’ button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site.
The reference number for this role is SCHO02908.
Job Reference: SCHO02908
