DT Technician

Worldwide Teaching; Glossop; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Cover People are working with a well-established secondary school in the Glossop area to recruit a reliable and skilled Design & Technology (DT) Technician for long-term sickness cover.

The role focuses on providing practical and technical support to the Design & Technology department, helping lessons run safely and effectively, with responsibilities including prep, demonstrations, and workshop maintenance.

Qualifications

• Experience as a DT Technician or similar practical role.
• Strong understanding of Design & Technology workshop environments.
• Confident with tools, machinery, materials and practical equipment.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements.
• Ability to work independently while supporting teaching staff.
• Professional, reliable and proactive approach.
• Interest in supporting young people within an educational environment.
• School experience desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and organise materials, tools, and equipment for DT lessons.
• Support teachers with practical demonstrations and classroom activities.
• Maintain and organise workshops, equipment, and resources.
• Ensure tools and machinery are safe, maintained, and ready for use.
• Support students during practical activities where appropriate.
• Assist with the preparation of projects and practical coursework.
• Follow appropriate health and safety procedures at all times.
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and well-organised workshop environment.

Skills

DT Technician

Workshop Technician

Engineering Technician

Tools

Workshop tools & machinery

Job description

DT Technician - Secondary School

Location: Glossop
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Long-Term - Sickness Cover
Hours: Full-Time

Cover People are currently working in partnership with a well-established secondary school in the Glossop area to recruit a reliable and skilled Design & Technology (DT) Technician to provide long-term cover for a member of staff currently absent due to sickness.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced DT Technician, workshop technician, practical specialist, or someone with a strong background in Design & Technology to join a supportive school environment and play an important role in supporting both staff and students.

The Role

As a DT Technician, you will provide essential practical and technical support to the school's Design & Technology department, helping ensure lessons, workshops, and practical activities run safely and effectively.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and organising materials, tools, and equipment for DT lessons
• Supporting teachers with practical demonstrations and classroom activities
• Maintaining and organising workshops, equipment, and resources
• Ensuring tools and machinery are safe, maintained, and ready for use
• Supporting students during practical activities where appropriate
• Assisting with the preparation of projects and practical coursework
• Following appropriate health and safety procedures at all times
• Helping maintain a clean, safe, and well-organised workshop environment

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous experience working as a DT Technician, Workshop Technician, Engineering Technician, or similar practical role
• A strong understanding of Design & Technology workshop environments
• Confidence working with tools, machinery, materials, and practical equipment
• Good organisational and time-management skills
• Strong awareness of health and safety requirements
• The ability to work independently while supporting teaching staff effectively
• A professional, reliable, and proactive approach
• A genuine interest in supporting young people within an educational environment

School experience is desirable but not essential - relevant industry, workshop, engineering, construction, or practical experience will also be considered.

Why Work with Cover People?

• ASAP start available
• Long-term sickness cover providing consistency of work
• Opportunity to work within a supportive secondary school
• Competitive rates of pay
• Dedicated support from an experienced Cover People consultant
• Access to further education and school-based opportunities
• Potential for future long-term and permanent positions

Registration Requirement

To be considered for this role, candidates must be registered with Cover People or willing to complete the registration process.

All candidates will be required to complete the necessary safeguarding and compliance checks before commencing work in school.

If you are an experienced DT Technician or practical specialist looking for a new long-term opportunity in the Glossop area, we'd love to hear from you.