Design & Technology Technician – Haringey

Create Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Create Education in London area invites a proactive DT Technician to join a well-supported secondary school. You will help prepare workshops and equipment for practical Design Technology lessons, assist teachers and students, and keep workshop areas safe and organized.

You will also manage stock, perform basic maintenance, and contribute to displays and demonstrations in a collaborative department, with DBS checks expected.

Qualifications

• Experience as a DT Technician or related role in Design Technology.
• Strong practical skills with tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures within a workshop environment.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials, tools and equipment for practical DT lessons.
• Support teachers during practical lessons and assist students.
• Maintain and organise DT workshops, classrooms and storage areas.
• Ensure tools, machinery and equipment are safe, clean and ready for use.
• Carry out basic maintenance and repairs of equipment where appropriate.
• Manage stock levels and order materials when required.
• Support displays, student projects and practical demonstrations.
• Follow health and safety procedures at all times.

Skills

Practical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Tools

Workshop machinery

Job description

Design & Technology Technician – Secondary School

Location: Haringey, North London

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Contract: Full-time, long-term

Start Date: September 2026

The Role

As a DT Technician, you will work closely with the school's DT teaching team to ensure workshops, classrooms and equipment are prepared and maintained to a high standard.

• Preparing materials, tools and equipment for practical DT lessons.
• Supporting teachers during practical lessons and assisting students where appropriate.
• Maintaining and organising DT workshops, classrooms and storage areas.
• Ensuring tools, machinery and equipment are safe, clean and ready for use.
• Carrying out basic maintenance and repairs of equipment where appropriate.
• Managing stock levels and ordering or preparing materials when required.
• Supporting with displays, student projects and practical demonstrations.
• Ensuring appropriate health and safety procedures are followed at all times.
• Working collaboratively with the DT department to provide an effective and engaging learning environment.

The successful candidate will ideally have

• Previous experience working as a DT Technician, Workshop Technician, Engineering Technician, Design Technology Assistant or in a similar practical role based within the subject of Design Technology.
• Strong practical skills and confidence using a range of tools, machinery and workshop equipment.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures within a workshop environment.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• A practical, proactive and hands-on approach.
• The ability to work effectively alongside teaching staff and support students.
• Good communication skills and a professional approach.
• Experience working within a school or educational environment is desirable.
• DBS on the Update Service or be willing to have one put in process asap.

Why Work With Us?

• Potential for teachers' training with outstanding performance and committment.
• Long-term opportunity within a supportive secondary school.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Excellent opportunity to gain or develop experience within education.
• Support from a dedicated education consultant throughout your placement.
• Potential for the role to become permanent for the right candidate.
• Opportunity to work within a well-resourced DT department.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.