DT Technician

Long-term Teachers Ltd; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic opportunity for a permanent DT technician exists at a secondary school based in Swindon. The role is full-time and offers the chance to ignite students' passion for design and technology by creating engaging learning experiences. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in metal, wood, and electrical skills, with a proactive approach to supporting students in diverse classroom environments. This position promises valuable professional development through the support of an independent agency dedicated to education.

Benefits

24/7 access to a UK GP

Discounts and offers worth hundreds of pounds

Agency Worker Regulations

Interview preparation advice

Qualifications

• Experience working in schools or with children.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other teachers.
• Flexibility and adaptability in teaching style.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students with their work.
• Maintaining and ordering equipment and materials.
• Collaboration with DT teachers and other department members.

Skills

Metal skills

Wood skills

Electrical skills

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• Previously experience working either in schools or with children
• A range of metal, wood and electrical skills

A brilliant opportunity is currently waiting for you to join an excellent secondary school based in Swindon as a permanent DT technician. The role is full-time and offers an excellent chance to utilize passion and enthusiasm to enhance students' experiences in learning to plan, design and create.

The perfect candidate will...

Go above and beyond to ensure every student is actively involved in the learning process and benefits from your knowledge and skills. Bring your subject to life! Be flexible and adaptable to tailor your teaching style and respond effectively to a range of student behaviours. Communicate effectively to build a cohesive relationship with other teachers and ensure a trusting and insightful relationship with students. Emotional intelligence is vital in education! Be calm, patient and understanding; classrooms can be overwhelming environments, and it is vital to be able to take a deep breath and gauge the most effective and appropriate response, both managing tempers and diffusing situations.

The Role

• Supporting students with their work
• Board range of knowledge across various disciplines including 3D design, woodwork, metalwork, and drawing
• Maintaining and ordering equipment and materials
• Collaboration with DT teachers and other department members

Working with Long-term Teachers

We are an independent agency working with nurseries, primary, secondary, and special schools.

LTT was founded to create a genuine, transparent, and straightforward service to help candidates secure their next role. We emphasize delivering an exceptional service where you will be supported, listened to, and valued throughout your journey.

Your dedicated consultant will invest time to understand your experience, skill set, and what your ideal role looks like. You will receive frequent updates on your progress through compliance, applications for specific roles, and additional roles that may interest you.

We are proud to have the highest standard of compliance, achieving the REC audited status. Working with us means you will get the best support and guidance through the clearance process from your own dedicated contact in our in-house compliance team.

In addition, we also offer:

• Agency Worker Regulations
• Interview preparation advice and support
• Support and counseling through a confidential helpline
• 24/7 access to a UK GP, including consultations and prescription delivery
• Discounts and offers worth hundreds of pounds
• Statutory employment rights, such as sick pay, holiday pay, maternity, and paternity pay