At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the DT team by preparing materials and maintaining equipment for engaging lessons.
- Company: A supportive secondary school in Haringey, North London.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, potential teacher training, and dedicated support throughout your placement.
- Other info: Long-term opportunity with potential for permanent placement in a well-resourced department.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in education while developing your skills in a creative environment.
- Qualifications: Experience with tools and machinery, strong organisational skills, and a proactive approach.
The predicted salary is between 32243 - 39408 £ per year.
Design & Technology Technician – Secondary School
The Role
As a DT Technician, you will work closely with the school's DT teaching team to ensure workshops, classrooms and equipment are prepared and maintained to a high standard.
- Preparing materials, tools and equipment for practical DT lessons.
- Supporting teachers during practical lessons and assisting students where appropriate.
- Maintaining and organising DT workshops, classrooms and storage areas.
- Ensuring tools, machinery and equipment are safe, clean and ready for use.
- Carrying out basic maintenance and repairs of equipment where appropriate.
- Managing stock levels and ordering or preparing materials when required.
- Supporting with displays, student projects and practical demonstrations.
- Ensuring appropriate health and safety procedures are followed at all times.
- Working collaboratively with the DT department to provide an effective and engaging learning environment.
- The successful candidate will ideally have
- Previous experience working as a DT Technician, Workshop Technician, Engineering Technician, Design Technology Assistant or in a similar practical role based within the subject of Design Technology.
- Strong practical skills and confidence using a range of tools, machinery and workshop equipment.
- Knowledge of health and safety procedures within a workshop environment.
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
- A practical, proactive and hands-on approach.
- The ability to work effectively alongside teaching staff and support students.
- Good communication skills and a professional approach.
- Experience working within a school or educational environment is desirable.
- DBS on the Update Service or be willing to have one put in process asap.
Why Work With Us?
- Potential for teachers' training with outstanding performance and committment.
- Long-term opportunity within a supportive secondary school.
- Competitive rates of pay.
- Excellent opportunity to gain or develop experience within education.
- Support from a dedicated education consultant throughout your placement.
- Potential for the role to become permanent for the right candidate.
- Opportunity to work within a well-resourced DT department.
We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.
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Design & Technology Technician – Haringey employer: Create Education
Create Education is an exceptional employer for teachers seeking to make a meaningful impact in early education. With a strong network of schools across North London, we offer a supportive work culture that prioritises personal relationships and professional growth, ensuring that our educators feel valued and empowered. Our commitment to safeguarding and providing high-quality learning experiences makes us a standout choice for passionate educators looking to thrive in their careers.
