DT Technician

Vision for Education Ltd; Paignton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent PAYE rates

Social events

Pension contributions

CPD opportunities

Dedicated consultant

Job summary

Vision for Education Ltd is seeking a DT Technician (Temporary) in Paignton to support the Design Technology department. The role involves preparing materials and equipment for lessons, keeping tools and equipment safe and well-maintained, and assisting teachers during practical sessions.

The successful candidate will help with resource management, setting up demonstrations, and ensuring workshops and classrooms are ready for each lesson, focusing on safety and organisation to support students

Qualifications

• Experience in a school or workshop environment.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures in DT workshops.
• Passion for supporting pupil progress in DT.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials and equipment for lessons.
• Maintain tools and machinery to high safety standards.
• Provide practical support to teachers during lessons.
• Assist with resource management and set up demonstrations.
• Ensure workshops and classrooms are ready for each lesson.

Skills

School/Workshop experience

Health & safety in DT

Student progression passion

Team player

Job description

DT Technician (Temporary)
Paignton
£92.56 - £97 per day (salary is depending on experience and/or qualifications)
September 2026

The School and Role

A DT technician in this busy secondary school setting supports the smooth running of the Design Technology department, helping to create a safe, well-organised environment where every learner can succeed. The role involves preparing materials and equipment for lessons, maintaining tools and machinery to a high safety standard, and providing practical support to teachers during practical sessions. Working closely with the DT team, the technician assists with resource management, helps set up demonstrations, and ensures workshops and classrooms are ready for each lesson. The focus is on safety, organisation, and supporting students to get the most out of their practical learning.

Requirements

• Experience working in a school or workshop environment
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures relevant to DT workshops (e.g. use of tools, machinery, and materials)
• A passion for supporting the progress of school pupils
• An ability to work as part of a team

What we offer

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system.
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.