DT Technician

Class Education; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Stevenage is looking for a Design & Technology Technician to provide essential support to the department. The role involves preparing tools and materials for lessons, ensuring safety, and maintaining equipment. Candidates should have a Health & Safety qualification and previous experience in a similar setting. This is a full-time, fixed-term position starting immediately until March 2026.

Benefits

Opportunity to impact student learning

Collaborative school environment

Fixed-term contract until March 2026

Qualifications

• Recognised Health & Safety qualification is essential.
• Experience as a DT Technician or in a similar educational environment is required.
• Ability to safely support the use of tools and machinery.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to the Design & Technology department.
• Prepare and maintain equipment for practical lessons.
• Ensure a safe learning environment following policies.

Skills

Health & Safety qualification

Strong practical skills

Good organisational skills

Job description

Job Title: Design & Technology Technician
Location: Secondary School Stevenage
Contract: Immediate Start until 13th March 2026
Hours: Full-time, term time only

We are seeking an experienced Design & Technology Technician to join a supportive secondary school in Stevenage on a fixed-term basis. This role is available immediately and will run until 13th March 2026.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support to the Design & Technology department.

• Prepare, maintain, and set up equipment, tools, and materials for practical lessons.

• Ensure a safe learning environment in workshops, following all school policies and statutory requirements.

• Support teachers in delivering engaging practical lessons.

• Carry out routine maintenance and repairs of equipment.

Requirements:

• A recognised Health & Safety qualification.

• Previous experience working as a DT Technician (or in a similar workshop/educational environment).

• Strong practical skills and the ability to support the use of tools and machinery safely.

• Good organisational skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to make a real impact in the learning experience of students.

• Be part of a welcoming and collaborative school environment.

• Fixed-term contract until March 2026 with immediate start.