DT & Art Technician

Teaching Vacancies; South Ockendon; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in South Ockendon is seeking a part-time Design Technology and Art Technician. This role involves providing technical support to teachers, ensuring classrooms are prepared for practical exercises, and advising on the safe use of equipment. The position offers a salary of £10,420-£10,569 annually, promoting a supportive work-life balance and professional development opportunities. Join us to contribute to an inspiring educational environment.

Benefits

Competitive rewards and benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Wellbeing Cash Plan

Qualifications

• Experience or understanding of working as a technician in a school environment.
• Ability to prepare materials for 3D and 2D projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist teaching staff with classroom preparations.
• Ensure equipment and materials are ready for lessons.
• Advise on safe use of tools and equipment.

Skills

Basic knowledge of Health and Safety regulations

Experience with Art and/or Design Technology equipment

Ability to assist and support students

Education

Qualifications to A Level or equivalent

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are currently looking to appoint a part-time Design Technology and Art Technician to provide technical support for the teachers at Harris Academy Ockendon.

The actual salary for this role will be £10,420-£10,569 (40 weeks per year, 15 hours per week).

Qualifications

• Qualifications to A Level or equivalent
• Basic knowledge of Health and Safety regulations
• Experience working with a range of Art and/or Design Technology equipment and resources
• Experience or solid understanding of working as a technician in a school or educational establishment, undertaking a range of practical tasks

For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.

What the school offers its staff

Harris Academy Ockendon – A School That Transforms Lives!

At Harris Academy Ockendon, we are passionate about three things:

• Creating a remarkable school for the community we serve – a place where students are inspired, challenged, and supported to grow into well‑rounded, ambitious, and successful young people, ready to put a ding in the universe.
• Your path to professional excellence – we believe in nurturing talent, growing together, and empowering futures. Just as we are dedicated to our students, we are equally committed to ensuring our staff thrive and have the support and opportunities they need to succeed.
• Work‑life balance matters – being an exceptional school should not come at the cost of well‑being. HAOC is a life‑friendly school where teaching and leading with balance is a priority. At HAOC work fits your life. Being great at number 1 and number 2 should not mean we can’t do number 3!

A School That Inspires Excellence

We are an 11-18 academy with a thriving Sixth Form, set in a modern, welcoming building designed to ignite curiosity and ambition. In February 2024, Ofsted rated us ‘Outstanding' in every category, stating:

“Pupils benefit hugely from attending this remarkable school. Staff and leaders' sky‑high expectations are immediately evident in pupils' scholarly demeanour. The school and trust have created a centre of true excellence. Pupils experience an extraordinary education at Harris Academy Ockendon.”

But what truly defines us is our culture. We help our students and staff dream bigger than they ever thought possible and support them in turning those dreams into reality. At HAOC, three values shape everything we do: Work Hard. Be Kind. Take Responsibility.

Why Join Us?

• A high‑achieving, inspiring 11-18 academy with a Sixth Form full of ambitious young people.
• A stunning, modern school building that provides an exceptional learning and working environment.
• An unbeatable location, just outside the M25, attracting staff from across Essex and London. Many of our team travel from Kent, Surrey, Southeast, and Central London because they love the school so much!
• A supportive, well‑balanced working culture, where your professional growth matters, but so does your well‑being.
• The backing of the Harris Federation, one of the most successful school groups in the country, while maintaining a unique and vibrant school identity.

The Harris Federation serves some of the most challenged areas in London and Essex, proving that education can change lives. While we share a collective mission, each Harris school has its own culture, its own identity, and its own way of making a difference.

Perhaps Harris Academy Ockendon is the school you've been looking for. If you're ready to be part of something extraordinary, we'd love to hear from you.

Teacher Development

At Harris, we have curated professional development pathways that will guide you toward achieving your career ambitions. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. With a strong network of passionate educators, expert development initiatives and a multitude of opportunities for career progression, your journey with Harris could be the most rewarding one yet.

We offer a wide range of high quality teacher professional development programmes via the Harris Institute of Teaching and Leadership.

Benefits

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance (usually £2,000 for Inner London and £1,500 for Outer London), a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Teachers Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme, and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.

Further details about the role

As DT and Art Technician, your responsibilities may include:

• Assisting and advise teaching staff on the preparation and layout in classrooms for practical exercises, running trials, demonstrations and helping students with learning activities as appropriate.
• Ensuring equipment and materials prepared for lessons are to the specification of the teacher requisitions, including making up special equipment or modifying from existing equipment as necessary from instructions supplied by the teaching staff.
• In conjunction with the appropriate teachers to advise students on the safe and proper use of tools and equipment and on the correct and safe way to carry out learning activities. To also advise staff, as necessary, on Health and Safety issues and on the best way to carry out practical work.
• Supporting students prepare materials for both 3D and 2D projects, e.g. stretch canvas, prepare screens for printing.
• Assistingin practical lessons and after hours activities when requested.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.