DT Technician

Protocol Education Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a skilled Design and Technology Technician specializing in Resistant Materials to join a vibrant secondary school. This role involves providing essential technical support to teaching staff, maintaining equipment, and assisting students during practical lessons. You'll play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of the department while adhering to safety standards. This temporary position offers competitive pay rates and the potential for professional development opportunities. If you're passionate about education and have the relevant skills, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Dedicated support from a recruitment consultant

Access to professional development opportunities

Free online safeguarding training

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting Resistant Materials lessons and managing resources.
• Strong practical skills with wood, metal, and plastics.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to teaching staff and assist students.
• Maintain and prepare equipment, manage materials, and ensure safety.

Skills

Practical skills in resistant materials

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Experience as a DT Technician or similar role

Enhanced DBS check

Tools

Tools and machinery used in schools

Job description

Design and Technology Technician

Newcastle

Protocol Education is currently seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Design and Technology Technician specializing in Resistant Materials to join a vibrant secondary school in Newcastle.

As a DT Technician, your responsibilities will include providing technical support to the teaching staff, ensuring the smooth running of the department, and assisting students with practical tasks. You will be expected to help maintain and prepare equipment, manage materials, and assist with health and safety procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the delivery of Resistant Materials lessons
• Set up, maintain, and repair equipment and tools
• Assist in the preparation and management of resources
• Ensure all work is carried out in line with safety standards
• Support students during practical lessons and activities
• Manage the stock of materials, ensuring resources are available when needed

Essential Requirements:

• Previous experience as a DT Technician (Resistant Materials) or a similar role
• Strong practical skills and knowledge in resistant materials, including wood, metal, and plastics
• Familiarity with tools and machinery in a school setting
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• An enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check (or willingness to apply for one)

Why Work with Protocol Education?

• Competitive rates of pay
• Dedicated support from an experienced recruitment consultant
• Access to a wide range of professional development opportunities

Apply here or email [e-mail]

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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