DT Technician

Teaching Personnel; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency for education is seeking a DT Technician for a secondary school in Durham. This full-time role requires experience with D&T equipment including textiles, food tech, and woodwork. Responsibilities include preparing materials, setting up practical lessons, and supporting students. The position offers £100 - £110 per day and professional development opportunities, starting in January 2025.

Benefits

Supportive department

Professional development opportunities

Modern facilities

Free child protection training

Qualifications

• Experience managing equipment for Textiles, Food Tech, and Resistant Materials.
• Willingness to learn health and safety procedures (COSHH, machine safety).
• Previous experience in a school setting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain equipment for textile and food technology.
• Set up practical lessons and manage stock levels.
• Assist students during practical tasks and maintain safety standards.

Skills

Experience with D&T equipment

Strong organisational skills

Practical, hands-on approach

Knowledge of health and safety procedures

Ability to work independently and in a team

Education

Technical qualifications in D&T related fields

Tools

Sewing machines

Saws

Sanders

Job description

DT Technician in Durham

Teaching Personnel is recruiting a DT Technician for a Durham secondary school covering Textiles, Food Technology and Woodwork. Full time, term time only (part time considered). Starting January 2025.

What you'll be doing:

Preparing and maintaining equipment, tools and materials across Textiles, Food Tech and Resistant Materials. Setting up practical lessons, ensuring machinery and workspaces meet health and safety requirements. Managing stock levels and ordering supplies. Supporting classroom activities, assisting students with practical tasks, maintaining displays and storage systems. Some general department admin.

You need:

• Experience with D&T equipment (particularly textiles, food tech or woodwork)
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Practical, hands‑on approach
• Knowledge of (or willingness to learn) health and safety procedures (COSHH, machine safety)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Desirable:

• Previous school experience
• Technical qualifications in D&T related fields
• Familiarity with workshop machinery (sewing machines, saws, sanders)

What you get:

• £100 - £110 per day
• Supportive department with professional development opportunities
• Modern facilities

Contract:

Full time, term time only (part time considered)

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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.

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