ARt/DT Technician

Protocol Education Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational staffing agency is seeking a Design Technology or Art Technician for a secondary school in Birmingham. In this hands-on role, you will prepare materials, support students, and maintain a safe and inspiring classroom environment. The position is full-time and term time only, offering a salary of £95–£110 per day depending on experience. Applicants should have relevant experience and be reliable and enthusiastic.

Benefits

Weekly PAYE pay no umbrella deductions

Creative and varied role

Supportive staff and skill-building opportunities

Personalised support from a consultant

Long-term opportunities and potential for permanent roles

Qualifications

• Experience in a workshop, studio, or school environment.
• Confidence using tools, materials, and specialist equipment.
• Attention to detail and strong organization skills.
• Reliable, enthusiastic, and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials and tools for practical lessons.
• Support students during workshops or studio sessions.
• Keep equipment in good working order and organized.
• Maintain a safe and tidy classroom.
• Help create displays and project examples.

Job description

Design Technology or Art Technician – Secondary School

Location: Birmingham
Start date: September 2025
Contract: Full-time | Term Time Only
Salary: £95–£110 per day (depending on experience) PAYE

Enjoy being creative and hands-on behind the scenes? This technician role could be just the thing.
We’re working with a busy secondary school looking for a proactive and practical Technician to support either the Design Technology or Art department. You’ll play a key part in helping creative lessons run smoothly setting up equipment, prepping materials, and making sure the classroom is safe, tidy, and ready to inspire.

About the Role

Whether you're working with saws or sketchbooks, you’ll:

• Prepare materials and tools for practical lessons
• Support students during workshops or studio sessions
• Keep equipment in good working order and stock levels organised
• Maintain a safe, tidy classroom that meets health and safety standards
• Help create displays, resources, and project examples where needed

About You

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience in a workshop, studio, or school environment (bonus if it’s both)
• Is confident using tools, materials, and specialist equipment
• Has an eye for detail and a strong sense of organisation
• Is reliable, enthusiastic, and happy to get stuck in
• Holds a current DBS on the Update Service or is happy to apply

What You’ll Get

• A creative and varied role where no two days are the same
• Supportive staff and opportunities to build your skills
• Weekly PAYE pay no umbrella deductions
• Personalised support from your Protocol consultant
• Long-term opportunities and potential for permanent roles

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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