DT Technician

Nexo Education; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular educational institution in Brentwood is seeking an Art and Food Technician for a permanent, term-time only role. The ideal candidate will support the daily running of the Art and Food departments, prepare materials for lessons, and maintain equipment and stock. Strong organisational skills and a hands-on approach are essential. This full-time position offers a supportive working environment and is ideal for someone passionate about aiding student learning in creative subjects.

Qualifications

• Comfortable in a practical, hands-on role.
• Able to work independently once trained.
• Committed to supporting young people.

Responsibilities

• Support the smooth, day-to-day running of the Art and Food departments.
• Prepare materials and equipment for practical lessons.
• Assist with cleaning and basic maintenance of tools and equipment.

Skills

Organised

Good communication skills

Proactive

Reliable and punctual

Job description

Job Title: Art and Food Technician

Location: Brentwood, Essex (Fringe)

Salary: £22,636 per year (actual, term-time only) - £25,584 per year (FTE)

Job type: Term-time only, full-time (37 hours per week), permanent

Art and Food Technician - Term-Time Only

We are supporting a popular, oversubscribed girls' Catholic secondary school with a co-educational Sixth Form in Brentwood, Essex, who are looking to appoint an Art and Food Technician.

This is a term-time only role, ideal for someone practical, organised and keen to support students' learning in creative and food-based subjects.

Key details

• Salary: £22,636 per annum (actual, term-time only) - LGPS (Fringe) 2025, Scale 4, Point 7
• Contract: Term-time only, permanent
• Hours: 37 hours per week
• Monday-Thursday: 8.00am-4.00pm
• Friday: 8.00am-3.30pm
• 30-minute unpaid break each day
• Occasional evening work may be required (e.g. Open Evenings)

Main responsibilities

• Support the smooth, day-to-day running of the Art and Food departments
• Prepare materials, ingredients and equipment for practical lessons
• Set up and clear away classroom and workshop activities
• Maintain and organise stock, equipment and storage areas
• Assist with cleaning and basic maintenance of tools, equipment and workspaces
• Promote and follow health and safety procedures at all times
• Provide practical and administrative support to teaching staff
• Support department events and displays of student work where required

About the school

• Popular, oversubscribed girls' Catholic school with a co-educational Sixth Form
• Warm, friendly and inclusive culture
• Strong focus on high standards, behaviour and student achievement
• Supportive staff team and leadership

About you

• Organised, proactive and able to work independently once trained
• Comfortable in a practical, hands-on role
• Good communication skills and a professional, approachable manner
• Reliable, punctual and committed to supporting young people

We particularly welcome applications from candidates with experience as a DT Technician, Art Technician, Food Technician, Design Technology Technician or similar technical role