DT Technician

eTeach UK Limited; Kingswood; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local secondary school in Kingswood is seeking a DT Technician to support teaching staff and assist students with practical activities in areas like Food Technology and 3D Printing. Responsibilities include preparing resources, maintaining machinery, and ensuring safety standards. The ideal candidate should be practical, organized, and have experience with tools. The school offers professional development, inclusive culture, and various employee benefits including a local government pension and gym discounts.

Benefits

Commitment to CPD

Local Government pension with up to 19% contributions

Up to 30% discount with Microsoft & Dell

Discounted gym membership

Life Assurance - 3 x Death in Service

Cycle to work scheme

Dedicated counselling service

Qualifications

• Practical, organized, and confident working independently.
• Approachable and a great communicator.
• Can manage workloads and prioritize effectively.
• Demonstrates safe use of machinery and tools.
• Committed to safeguarding children's welfare.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching staff in practical activities.
• Prepare resources and maintain machinery.
• Ensure health and safety standards are met.
• Provide administrative support for the learning environment.
• Collaborate with the Design Technology department.

Skills

Experience using tools and equipment

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Technical expertise

Team collaboration

Job description

Overview

Job title: DT Technician
Salary: CSET 11 £25,584 FTE, £11,597 prorated
Hours: 19.5 per week
Working days: Flexible - to be confirmed following interview
39 weeks per year, term time + INSET
Contract type: Permanent
Location: Mangotsfield School

Responsibilities

• Support teaching staff—both behind the scenes and in the classroom—helping students get hands-on with practical activities across areas like Food Technology, Laser Cutting, and 3D Printing.
• Prepare resources and maintain machinery.
• Offer in-class support and ensure health and safety standards are met.
• Provide administrative support and contribute to a positive, well-organised learning environment.
• Collaborate with the Design Technology department and contribute to delivering the curriculum.

About you

• You’re practical, organised, and confident working independently. You enjoy being hands-on and have experience using a range of tools and equipment.
• You’re approachable, a great communicator, and ready to build strong relationships with students and staff alike.
• Can manage your own workload and prioritise effectively.
• Has technical expertise and can demonstrate safe use of machinery and tools.
• Is happy to support students in practical lessons, especially in Food Technology (training provided).
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Works well as part of a team and enjoys sharing skills and ideas.

About us

Mangotsfield School has been recognised by Ofsted as a “rapidly improving, community focused, ambitious school.” In March 2022 we were awarded Good in all categories. We can offer a strong ethos built on our four values: encouraging students to love learning, embrace challenge, give and earn respect, and grow our community. The school is a local secondary school in semi-rural surroundings on the north-eastern outskirts of Bristol. Mangotsfield School became an academy as part of the Castle School Education Trust in September 2015 and works in partnership with Downend School to deliver 16-19 opportunities. We are committed to the professional development of all staff.

We can offer you

• Commitment to CPD and development of all staff, including collaborative support and instructional coaching.
• Commitment to inclusivity and fostering of diversity.
• Values and vision that are lived, not laminated.
• Open and honest culture.
• Local Government pension with up to 19% Employer contributions.
• Up to 30% discount with Microsoft & Dell.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Life Assurance - 3 x Death in Service.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Dedicated counselling service.

How to apply

To register your interest in joining CSET please complete an application form detailing what skills you have that are relevant to this role before 9.00 am on 3rd October. Please let us know if you require any adjustments as part of the process. Depending on the number of applications we may close the advert early. If you do not hear from us by a week after the closing date please assume you have not been shortlisted. You are invited to join our E-Teach Talent Pool to stay up to date with current opportunities.