Design Technology Technician

Pertemps; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Design Technology Technician to support a Good-rated secondary school in Wolverhampton. This role involves providing technical assistance across Food Technology, Art, and Textiles, starting in November 2025. Ideal candidates will have experience in supporting lessons at KS3–KS4 level and knowledge of health and safety procedures. The school offers a collaborative environment and modern facilities.

Benefits

Additional training and development opportunities

Personalised career support

Qualifications

• Reliable and skilled technician with a background in Design Technology or a related field.
• Good understanding of classroom safety procedures.
• Hands-on, solution-focused approach essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance across Food Technology, Art, and Textiles.
• Prepare materials and set up equipment for lessons.
• Assist teaching staff during practical sessions.

Skills

Experience in supporting DT, Food, or Art lessons at KS3–KS4 level

Knowledgeable about H&S and Food Hygiene procedures

Practical and organised skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Commitment to a safe and creative learning environment

Job description

Design Technology Technician

Design Technology Technician

Key Details

• Start Date: November 2025
• Contract: Full-time, sickness cover
• Specialism: Design Technology – Food, Art, Textiles
• Key Stages: KS3 & KS4
• Location: Wolverhampton
• Ofsted Rating: Good
• Status: H&S and Food Hygiene Certification required

The Role

We’re looking for an organised and proactive Design Technology Technician to support a Good‑rated secondary school in Wolverhampton from November 2025. This full‑time sickness cover role involves providing technical assistance across Food Technology, Art, and Textiles, ensuring that practical lessons run smoothly and safely.

You’ll prepare materials, set up and maintain equipment, and assist teaching staff during practical sessions. A good understanding of classroom safety procedures and a hands‑on, solution‑focused approach will be essential.

The Candidate

The ideal candidate will be a reliable and skilled technician with a background in Design Technology or a related field. You should be:

• Experienced in supporting DT, Food, or Art lessons at KS3–KS4 level
• Knowledgeable about H&S and Food Hygiene procedures (certified)
• Practical, organised, and detail‑oriented
• Confident working independently and as part of a team
• Committed to maintaining a safe and creative learning environment

The School

This Ofsted‑rated ‘Good’ secondary school in Wolverhampton offers a supportive and well‑resourced Design Technology department with modern facilities and a collaborative staff culture. The school places a strong emphasis on practical, creative learning, giving students opportunities to develop a broad range of skills.

If you’re a proactive Design Technology Technician ready to take on a varied and rewarding support role this November, we’d love to hear from you.

Due to the number of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted.

The Education Network Offer

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have an unrivaled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in a friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard‑working consultants who will endeavour to find assignments suited to your needs.

An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references. The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.