DT Technician

Aston Education Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in London is seeking a DT Technician to support the Design Technology department. Responsibilities include preparing materials for lessons and assisting teachers with equipment usage. The ideal candidate will have GCSEs in Maths and English, and experience working with young people. This permanent position offers a full-time schedule during term time and excellent professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Excellent modern facilities

An extensive support network

Local Government Pension Scheme

Free parking

Excellent professional development programme

Lifestyle and discount savings

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Headspace app

Staff development - Secondment Opportunities

Ride to Work and Cycle to Work Schemes

Season ticket loans

Qualifications

• Experience working as a DT Technician required.
• Ability to provide technical support in teaching and learning.
• Skills in advising students on equipment usage.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to the DT department.
• Ensure equipment and materials are prepared for lessons.
• Support teachers in advising students on safe equipment use.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Experience working with young people in a secondary school

Knowledge of health and safety regulations

Education

GCSE Maths and English Grade C or above (or equivalent)

Job description

Job: DT Technician

Employer: Secondary Academy, Lewisham, Southeast London

Actual Annual Salary: £27,679

Start date: As soon as possible

Contract: Permanent, 35 hours per week, Mondays to Fridays 8am to 4pm, term time only + 2 weeks (44-week contract)

Aston Education is looking for a dynamic Design Technology (DT) Technician to join this Ofsted Good 11-18 mainstream secondary school in Lewisham, Southeast London. The school has excellent facilities and DT machinery.

Benefits

• Excellent modern facilities
• An extensive support network
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Free parking
• Excellent professional development programme
• Lifestyle and discount savings
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing support
• Headspace app
• Staff development - Secondment Opportunities
• Ride to Work and Cycle to Work Schemes
• Season ticket loans

As a DT Technician, you'll provide technical support to the DT department of the Academy in order to support teaching and learning.

You'll ensure equipment and materials are prepared for lessons and practical demonstrations as instructed by the teaching staff. You'll also support teachers in advising students on the safe and proper use of the equipment and support students in learning activities as required.

Qualifications & Experience

• GCSE Maths and English Grade C or above (or equivalent)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience working as a DT Technician
• Experience working with young people in a secondary school
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations

This is a vibrant and oversubscribed school and it's part of a respected medium size Multi-Academy Trust.

Closing date: As soon as possible

Please contact Tarja Aila at Aston Education for an informal chat and to apply for this permanent DT Technician job.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.