Design & Technology Technician – Haringey

Smile Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Long-term role in supportive setting

Job summary

Smile Education is helping a welcoming secondary school in Haringey, North London recruit a Design & Technology Technician to join from September 2026. The role supports practical DT lessons and keeps workshops well-organised and safe.

You will prepare materials and tools, assist teachers and students, manage stock, and help with displays. A proactive hands-on approach and knowledge of workshop safety are essential; DBS checks are required.

Qualifications

• Experience as a DT Technician or similar within Design Technology.
• Strong practical skills with tools and workshop equipment.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures in a workshop.
• DBS Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Preparing materials, tools and equipment for DT lessons.
• Supporting teachers during practical lessons and assisting students.
• 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 materials when required.
• Supporting displays, student projects and practical demonstrations.
• Ensuring health and safety procedures are followed at all times.
• Collaborating with the DT department to provide an engaging learning environment.

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

Design & Technology Technician – Haringey

We are currently working with a welcoming and well-established secondary school in Haringey who are looking to appoint a skilled and enthusiastic Design & Technology Technician to join their school community from September 2026.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a practical background in Design & Technology, Engineering, Construction, Product Design, Resistant Materials, or a related field who enjoys working in an educational environment and supporting students to develop their practical skills.

The Role:

• 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.