Art/DT Technician

Tradewind Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Dedicated consultant support

Long-term opportunity

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a DT & Art Technician for a secondary school in Newham, East London. The role involves preparing materials, supporting lessons, maintaining workshops, and ensuring health and safety are observed.

The ideal candidate has practical experience in DT and Art settings, strong organisational skills, and the ability to work well with students and teachers. This is a rewarding, long-term posting with potential for permanency.

Qualifications

• Experience in DT, Art, workshop or practical environments.
• Good knowledge of tools and equipment.
• Strong understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and set up materials and equipment for practical lessons.
• Support teachers during DT and Art lessons.
• Keep classrooms, workshops and areas clean and ready for use.
• Maintain and check equipment, tools and resources.
• Assist with stock control and material orders.
• Ensure safe use of equipment by students.
• Help prepare, display and store students' work.
• Carry out basic maintenance and repairs.
• Work closely with staff to ensure smooth lessons.

Skills

DT/Art experience

Time management

Organisational skills

Health and safety

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Workshop tools

Job description

DT & Art Technician - Secondary School

Location: Newham, East London
Contract: Full-time / Long-term
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Are you a practical, creative and organised individual with experience supporting Design Technology and/or Art within a school or educational setting? We are currently recruiting for a DT & Art Technician to join a welcoming and well-resourced secondary school in Newham, East London. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a practical background who enjoys working with young people and supporting teachers to deliver engaging practical lessons.

The Role

• Preparing and setting up materials, tools and equipment for practical lessons.
• Supporting teachers during DT and Art lessons.
• Ensuring classrooms, workshops and specialist areas are clean, organised and ready for use.
• Maintaining and checking equipment, tools and resources.
• Assisting with stock control and ordering materials when required.
• Supporting students with the safe and appropriate use of equipment and materials.
• Ensuring health and safety procedures are followed at all times.
• Helping with the preparation, display and storage of students' work.
• Carrying out basic maintenance and repairs where appropriate.
• Working closely with teaching staff to ensure practical lessons run smoothly.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience working in a DT, Art, workshop or practical environment.
• Good knowledge of tools, materials and practical equipment.
• A strong understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A practical, hands-on approach and willingness to get involved.
• Good communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students.
• Previous experience working in a secondary school would be advantageous, but is not essential.

Why Work With Us?

• Long-term opportunity within a secondary school in Newham.
• Supportive school environment.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
• Opportunities to develop your experience within education.
• Potential for the role to become permanent for the right candidate.

If you are a DT, Art or practical technician looking for your next opportunity and would like to work in a supportive secondary school environment, we would love to hear from you.