DT Technician - Islington

Protocol Education Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization is seeking a dedicated DT Technician for a full-time position in the London Borough of Islington starting in September 2025. The role involves preparing materials for lessons, assisting teachers, and maintaining safety standards in workshops. The ideal candidate will have practical skills and a commitment to health and safety practices. Competitive salary based on experience.

Benefits

Free online safeguarding training

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a school workshop or similar technical environment (desirable but not essential).
• Strong practical skills and an understanding of DT equipment and processes.
• A commitment to safe working practices and a sound knowledge of health & safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, maintain, and organise tools, materials, and equipment for practical lessons.
• Assist teaching staff during practical lessons, ensuring a safe and effective learning environment.
• Carry out routine maintenance and minor repairs on tools and machinery.

Skills

Practical Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Job description

Job Advertisement: DT Technician
Location: London Borough of Islington
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Full-time, Term-time only (39 weeks per year)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience (aligned with local government pay scales)

Join Our Protocol Education Secondary School as a DT Technician

We are seeking adedicated and proactive Design & Technology Technicianto support our outstanding DT department starting inSeptember 2025. This is an exciting opportunity to become a key member of a creative and forward-thinking team in a well-resourced and supportive school in theLondon Borough of Islington.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare, maintain, and organise tools, materials, and equipment for practical lessons across a range of DT disciplines (including Resistant Materials, Graphics, Textiles, and Food Technology)
• Assist teaching staff during practical lessons, ensuring a safe and effective learning environment
• Maintain high standards of health and safety in all workshops and practical spaces
• Carry out routine maintenance and minor repairs on tools and machinery
• Support pupils in developing practical skills where required

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Previous experience in a school workshop or similar technical environment (desirable but not essential)
• Strong practical skills and an understanding of DT equipment and processes
• A commitment to safe working practices and a sound knowledge of health & safety requirements (e.g., COSHH, CLEAPSS)
• Good communication and organisational skills
• A willingness to learn and contribute to the wider school community

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.

Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.

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.

Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.