At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students in bringing their creative designs to life and maintain workshop resources.
- Company: A large secondary school in Sheffield with a diverse community.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, training courses, and potential for permanent employment.
- Other info: Join a supportive team and enjoy excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a difference in students' lives while working in a creative environment.
- Qualifications: Practical DIY skills and experience with hand tools; school experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 14.61 - 14.61 £ per hour.
Sheffield, S10
£14.61 per hour
Start date: ASAP
Contract type: Temp – perm following 12 weeks successful temporary placement
Working hours: Monday – Friday, term time only, 8:00 – 16:00
Unique School Solutions is supporting a large secondary school in the S10 area of Sheffield, looking to appoint a DT Technician across both sites. You will play a vital role in maintaining workshops, preparing resources, and supporting students as they bring their creative designs to life. The role starts ASAP and, for the right person, could lead to a permanent job after 12 weeks.
About the school:
- Large secondary school
- Diverse community served by the school
- Ofsted rated “Good”
- Supportive and well-organised leadership team
Key responsibilities
- Material Preparation: Prepare, cut, and distribute timber, metals, plastics, and other materials for daily practical lessons
- Equipment Maintenance: Maintain, clean, and sharpen workshop hand tools and large machinery (e.g., band saws, pillar drills, laser cutters, 3D printers)
- Classroom Support: Provide live technical assistance to teachers and students during busy, practical GCSE and A-Level classes
- Health & Safety: Ensure workshop operations comply strictly with health and safety standards, keeping accurate COSHH records and managing waste disposal
- Stock & Resource Management: Track inventory, carry out regular stock checks, and handle procurement of raw materials and new equipment
Essential requirements
- Good practical DIY, manufacturing, or workshop skills
- Experience handling hand tools and materials like wood, metal, or acrylics
- Excellent organisational skills with a methodical approach to sorting resources
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a busy team
- Previous experience working within a school or educational setting
- Familiarity with modern manufacturing technologies such as CAD/CAM, laser cutting, or 3D printing
- Valid Health and Safety training certificate (e.g., DATA / CLEAPSS certification)
Benefits and support
- Support of an experienced team of specialist consultants and a dedicated consultant as point of contact from start to finish
- Paid via PAYE only with an in-house payroll team, no hidden deductions from your pay
- Access to over 30 free, high-quality training courses
- Refer a friend scheme
- Access to exclusive opportunities via partner schools
- Opportunity to gain permanent employment after 12 weeks with no barriers due to the free temp-perm offer to schools
Additional information
All candidates must adhere to our stringent vetting procedure which includes face-to-face registration, professional references, and an enhanced DBS check. Good Friday Stone is an equal opportunities employer. Unique School Solutions is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. Please note: the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offenders' act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All pay rates quoted are inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.
DT Technician (School) in Sheffield employer: Unique School Solutions
Unique School Solutions is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values teamwork and professional development. Located in the heart of Rotherham, employees benefit from access to training courses and opportunities for permanent roles, making it an ideal place for those looking to grow their careers in education administration.
