DT / Art Technician

Tradewind Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A secondary school in Waltham Forest is seeking a Design Technology/Art Technician to support Art and Design departments. Responsibilities include preparing materials for lessons, providing technical guidance, and maintaining workshop safety. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications or experience in Art, strong organisational skills, and must be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check. This position offers competitive hourly rates and the chance to impact students' learning positively.

Benefits

CPD Opportunities

Competitive hourly rates

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Art or Design Technology.
• Familiarity with tools and safety protocols.
• Willingness to obtain an enhanced DBS.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and organise tools and materials for lessons.
• Support students and staff with technical guidance.
• Monitor and manage departmental stock and supplies.
• Maintain safe and tidy workshops.
• Contribute to the display of student projects.

Skills

Organisational skills

Technical guidance

Workshop safety protocols

Flexibility and enthusiasm

Education

Relevant qualifications in Art or Design Technology

Tools

Laser cutters

3D printers

Kilns

Job description

Are you a creative, hands‑on individual with a flair for design and the arts? A forward‑thinking secondary school in Waltham Forest is looking to appoint a skilled and proactive Design Technology/Art Technician to join their team as soon as possible.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in supporting both the Art and Design & Technology departments, helping to create a vibrant and inspiring learning environment for students.

About the Role:

• Prepare and organise tools, materials, and equipment for practical lessons across Art and DT
• Support students and staff during lessons, providing technical guidance when needed
• Ensure all tools, machinery, and materials are safely maintained and compliant with health and safety standards
• Monitor and manage departmental stock and supplies, including ordering materials such as timber, adhesives, paints, and art tools
• Contribute to the display of student work and project outcomes throughout the school
• Maintain tidy, well‑organised workshops and studio spaces

Requirements:

• Relevant qualifications or practical experience in Art, Design Technology, or a related discipline
• Familiarity with tools, machinery, and workshop safety protocols (experience with laser cutters, 3D printers, or kilns is highly desirable)
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage tasks independently
• A flexible and enthusiastic approach to supporting creativity in the classroom
• An enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one)

What We Offer:

• CPD Opportunities - Through our partnership with the National College, you'll have access to a wide range of online professional development courses
• Competitive hourly rates, reflective of your experience and skill set
• The chance to make a real impact on students' hands-on learning experiences in a creative setting

If you're excited to support the next generation of designers and artists, we'd love to hear from you!
Apply now to join this fantastic school in Waltham Forest, or send your CV to (url removed).

For more information about this role, please contact Tom on (phone number removed) (option 3).