Design Technology Technician

TeacherActive; Newbold on Avon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

TeacherActive is working with a secondary school in Chesterfield to appoint a full-time Design Technology Technician. The role involves supporting DT lessons, preparing materials and equipment, and maintaining a safe, well-organised workshop.

The successful candidate will have relevant DT workshop experience, strong organisational skills and a proactive attitude to help lessons run smoothly and safely for students throughout the academic year.

Qualifications

• Health and safety qualification preferred but not essential.
• Experience working in a Design Technology, workshop or practical learning environment.
• Knowledge of safe working practices and equipment maintenance.
• Strong organisational skills.
• The ability to prepare materials and equipment for practical lessons.
• A reliable, proactive and flexible approach.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials and equipment for practical lessons.
• Maintain workshop areas and equipment.
• Assist teaching staff to ensure practical lessons run safely and effectively.

Skills

Health and Safety qualification

DT workshop experience

Organisational skills

Material preparation

Reliable & flexible approach

Job description

Job Title: Design Technology Technician
Location: Chesterfield
Start Date: Immediate Start
Salary: £100 - £110 per day

Are you an organised and practical Design Technology Technician looking for a full-time role in a secondary school?

Do you have experience supporting Design Technology lessons and maintaining a safe, well-organised workshop environment?

Would you like to work in a school with state-of-the-art Design Technology facilities?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a secondary school in Chesterfield that offers state-of-the-art Design Technology facilities. The school provides a well-equipped environment designed to support practical learning and give students access to high-quality DT resources.

The school is looking to appoint a Design Technology Technician on a full-time basis, working five days per week for the rest of the academic year with an immediate start. The successful Design Technology Technician will support the preparation of materials and equipment, maintain workshop areas and assist teaching staff to ensure practical lessons run safely and effectively.

The successful Design Technology Technician will have:

• A Health and Safety qualification is preferred but not essential
• Experience working in a Design Technology, workshop or practical learning environment
• Knowledge of safe working practices and equipment maintenance
• Strong organisational skills
• The ability to prepare materials and equipment for practical lessons
• A reliable, proactive and flexible approach

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.