DT Technician

Ribbons & Reeves; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Ribbons & Reeves are recruiting a qualified Design & Technology Technician to support a vibrant Hackney school’s DT department on a full-time, term-time-only contract, with an immediate start.

You will prepare materials and equipment, maintain workshop areas and assist teachers during practical lessons. You will ensure tools and machinery are safe, support health and safety procedures, and help pupils access resources to develop their practical skills in DT.

Qualifications

• A recognised DT Technician or relevant technical qualification is essential.
• Previous experience working with tools, machinery and workshop equipment.
• A recognised health and safety qualification/training relating to tools and machinery.
• Strong knowledge of practical workshop procedures and equipment.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A proactive, reliable and practical approach.
• The ability to work effectively alongside teaching staff and support pupils.

Responsibilities

• Support the smooth running of the Design & Technology department by preparing materials and equipment, maintaining workshop areas and assisting teachers during practical lessons.
• Ensure that tools, machinery and specialist equipment are maintained and used safely, while supporting health and safety procedures and relevant checks.
• Help ensure pupils have access to the resources they need to develop their practical skills and succeed within DT.

Skills

Tools & machinery experience

Workshop safety

Pupils support

Education

Qualified DT Technician or relevant technical qualification

Job description

DT Technician | Hackney | Immediate Start

Are you a qualified DT Technician with strong experience working with tools, machinery and practical workshop equipment? A highly regarded secondary school in Hackney is seeking a skilled and reliable DT Technician to join their Design & Technology department on a full-time, term-time-only contract, starting as soon as possible.

The school has recently received an impressive set of findings from Ofsted, with Strong standards awarded across curriculum and teaching, achievement, attendance and behaviour, inclusion, personal development and wellbeing, and leadership and governance. The school is also recognised for its ambitious, inclusive environment and strong focus on supporting pupils to achieve their potential.

With around 350 pupils aged 11–16 and a strong emphasis on high-quality teaching and personal development, this is an exciting opportunity for a qualified DT Technician to join a forward-thinking school and play an important role within its practical curriculum.

Why become a DT Technician at this school?

• £28,000–£32,000 full-time equivalent salary
• Full-time, term-time-only contract
• Immediate start
• Ofsted-rated Strong standard across all six graded areas
• Supportive and ambitious school environment
• Well-established Design & Technology provision
• Opportunity to work closely with experienced teaching staff
• Excellent opportunity for a qualified technician seeking a long-term role

About the role:

As a DT Technician, you will support the smooth running of the Design & Technology department by preparing materials and equipment, maintaining workshop areas and assisting teachers during practical lessons.

You will ensure that tools, machinery and specialist equipment are maintained and used safely, while supporting the department with health and safety procedures and relevant checks. You will also help ensure pupils have access to the resources they need to develop their practical skills and succeed within DT.

What you’ll need to succeed:

• A recognised DT Technician or relevant technical qualification is essential
• Previous experience working with tools, machinery and workshop equipment
• A recognised health and safety qualification/training relating to tools and machinery
• Strong knowledge of practical workshop procedures and equipment
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• A proactive, reliable and practical approach
• The ability to work effectively alongside teaching staff and support pupils