At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare materials and support students in practical Design & Technology lessons.
- Company: Welcoming secondary school in Haringey with a strong community spirit.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, potential for teacher training, and dedicated support throughout your placement.
- Other info: Long-term role with opportunities for career growth and a supportive team.
- Why this job: Make a real difference by helping students develop their practical skills in a creative environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in Design & Technology or related fields, strong practical skills, and good communication.
The predicted salary is between 32243 - 39408 Β£ per year.
Design & Technology Technician β Secondary School
Location
Haringey, North London
Salary
Competitive, dependent on experience
Contract
Full-time, long-term
Start Date
- September 2026
- Design & Technology Technician β Haringey
We are currently working with a welcoming and well-established secondary school in Haringey who are looking to appoint a skilled and enthusiastic
Design & Technology Technician to join their school community from September 2026.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a practical background in
Design & Technology, Engineering, Construction, Product Design, Resistant Materials, or a related field who enjoys working in an educational environment and supporting students to develop their practical skills.
The Role
- 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 β Haringey employer: Smile Education
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