Design & Technology Technician

Protocol Education Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in the City Of London is seeking a skilled Design & Technology Technician to support their Design & Technology Department. The role involves maintaining workshop equipment, preparing resources for lessons, and assisting students and staff. Ideal candidates will have experience in an educational setting and a passion for Design & Technology. This temporary position may lead to a permanent role.

Benefits

Free online safeguarding training

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an educational setting preferred.
• Ability to assist students and staff within workshops.
• Proactive and organized individual with a passion for Design & Technology.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Design & Technology Department.
• Prepare resources and equipment for lessons.
• Maintain machinery and order supplies.

Skills

Proficient in workshop equipment

Knowledge of laser cutting

Knowledge of 3D printing

Basic understanding of engineering/mechanics

Education

Relevant qualifications and training

Job description

Design & Technology Technician

We are seeking a skilled Design & Technology Technician to provide essential support to our Design & Technology Department. The ideal candidate will be proficient in the setup, use, and maintenance of workshop equipment and machinery, including new technologies such as laser cutting and 3D printing, as well as art processes. The role involves preparing resources and equipment for lessons, including materials such as wood, metal, and plastics, maintaining machinery, and ordering supplies.

Previous experience in an educational setting is preferred, as you will be required to assist students and staff within the workshops. A basic understanding of engineering and/or mechanics would be highly beneficial, although full training will be provided.

Our school is an oversubscribed 11-18 mixed academy with high academic achievement, and our facilities were upgraded in 2022, featuring three workshops, two computer suites, and dedicated spaces for 3D printing and laser cutting projects. We pride ourselves on excellent student behaviour and a collaborative, supportive environment.

If you are a proactive and organised individual with a passion for Design & Technology, we would love to hear from you.

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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