Design and Technology Assistant / DT Technician

AWD online; Southampton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a passionate Design and Technology Assistant to support the curriculum delivery. This role involves preparing and maintaining equipment, ensuring a safe learning environment, and assisting with engaging practical activities. The ideal candidate will have a background in Design & Technology or a related field, with strong practical skills and a collaborative spirit. Join a supportive team that values professional development and offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including ongoing training and a workplace pension scheme. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a positive impact in a thriving school setting.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Excellent Continuing Professional Development

Supportive and collaborative team environment

Free large on-site car park

Good transport links

Workplace Pension Scheme

Discounted staff membership at Leisure Centre

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Qualifications

• Background in Design & Technology or related field is preferred.
• Possesses good practical skills and experience with tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain equipment and materials for practical lessons.
• Support teachers and students in a workshop environment.
• Assist with engaging and practical learning activities.

Skills

Practical Skills

Communication Skills

Experience with Tools and Equipment

Education

Background in Design & Technology

Related Field Experience

Job description

Design and Technology Assistant / DT Technician with a background in Design & Technology or related field, with good practical skills or some prior experience with any relevant tools and equipment, is required for a thriving secondary school at a well-established Academy Trust based in Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire.

Ideally candidates will have experience of working within a school Art or DT department (or similar)

SALARY: £24,405 FTE / Actual Annual Salary £20,931 (based on 37 hours per week) + Benefits

LOCATION: Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire (SO30)

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent – Term Time Only

WORKING HOURS: 37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 8.00am - 4.00pm and Friday 8.00am – 3.30pm, term time only (39 Weeks) – Flexibility for less hours and start/finish times can be accommodated for the right candidate.

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for an enthusiastic Design and Technology Assistant / DT Technicianwith a background in Design & Technology or related field, with good practical skills or some prior experience with any relevant tools and equipment.

Working as the Design and Technology Assistant / DT Technician you will play a vital part in supporting the delivery of the Design & Technology curriculum by preparing, setting up and maintaining a wide range of equipment and materials for practical lessons.

As the Design and Technology Assistant / DT Technician you will be responsible for supporting teachers and students in the workshop environment, ensuring a safe and productive learning space.

DUTIES

Your duties as a Design and Technology Assistant / DT Technician will include:

• Preparing, setting up and maintaining a wide range of equipment and materials for practical lessons

• Supporting teachers and students in the workshop environment, ensuring a safe and productive learning space

• Assisting with the development and implementation of engaging and practical learning activities

• Maintaining and repairing equipment, ensuring it is in good working order

• Ordering and keeping stock of resources

• Contributing to the overall organisation and smooth running of the Design & Technology department

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Ideally a background in Design & Technology or any related field

• Possesses practical skills

• Prior experience with any relevant tools and equipment

• Enthusiastic manner

• Excellent communication skill

BENEFITS

• Welcoming, Supportive, Friendly and sociable colleagues
• A competitive salary and benefits package
• Excellent Continuing Professional Development with high quality CPD program
• The opportunity to work within a supportive and collaborative team
• Ongoing training and development and opportunities for career progression
• Free large on-site car park
• Good transport links
• Workplace Pension Scheme
• An amazing rate for staff membership at the modern on-site Leisure Centre
• A tax efficient Cycle-to-Work scheme through salary sacrifices

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Trust will ensure that all their recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service / DBS checks along with other relevant employment checks.

We reserve the right to close any of our vacancies early.

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JOB REF: AWDO-P13390

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