DT & Art Technician

Teaching Vacancies; London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded educational institution in London seeks a Design Technology and Art Technician to provide essential technical support. Responsibilities include assisting teachers in classroom setup, ensuring equipment readiness, and advising students on tool usage and safety. Ideal candidates will have A Level qualifications and experience in educational settings. The role offers career development opportunities and a competitive rewards package.

Benefits

Performance and Loyalty Bonus

Pension Scheme with employer contributions

Wellbeing Cash Plan

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of Health and Safety regulations required.
• Experience working with various Art and/or Design Technology equipment is essential.
• Experience in an educational establishment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist teaching staff with practical exercises and classroom setup.
• Ensure equipment is prepared according to teacher specifications.
• Advise students on proper tool usage and safety.
• Support students with material preparation for projects.
• Assist in lessons and after-hours activities when requested.

Skills

Health and Safety knowledge

Art and Design Technology equipment experience

Practical tasks understanding

Education

Qualifications to A Level or equivalent

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are currently looking to appoint a Design Technology and Art Technician to provide technical support for the teachers at Harris Lowe Academy Willesden.

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• 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

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan 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.