DT Technician Needed Urgently in Haringey Secondary School

Create Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Create Education is seeking a Design & Technology Technician for a welcoming secondary school in Haringey, North London, starting September 2026. You will support the DT teaching team, ensuring workshops and equipment are prepared and maintained to a high standard for effective practical lessons.

The ideal candidate has practical experience in Design & Technology, Engineering, Construction or Resistant Materials, with a hands-on approach and ability to work with students.

Qualifications

• Experience as a DT Technician, Workshop Technician, Engineering Technician or similar.
• Strong practical skills with tools, machinery and workshop equipment.
• Knowledge of health and safety in a workshop.
• Excellent organisational and time-management abilities.
• Hands-on, proactive approach and ability to support students.
• Good communication and professional conduct.
• School/educational setting experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Preparing materials, tools and equipment for practical DT lessons.
• Supporting teachers during practical lessons and assisting students where appropriate.
• Maintaining and organising DT workshops, classrooms and storage areas.
• Ensuring tools, machinery and equipment are safe, clean and ready for use.
• Carrying out basic maintenance and repairs of equipment where appropriate.
• Managing stock levels and ordering or preparing materials when required.
• Supporting with displays, student projects and practical demonstrations.
• Ensuring health and safety procedures are followed at all times.
• Working collaboratively with the DT department to provide an effective learning environment.

Skills

Practical skills

Tools & machinery

Health & safety

Organisation

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Design & Technology Technician – Secondary School

Location: Haringey, North London Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Contract: Full-time, long-term Start Date: September 2026

Design & Technology Technician – Haringey

We are currently working with a welcoming and well-established secondary school in Haringey who are looking to appoint a skilled and enthusiastic Design & Technology Technician to join their school community from September 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a practical background in Design & Technology, Engineering, Construction, Product Design, Resistant Materials, or a related field who enjoys working in an educational environment and supporting students to develop their practical skills.

The Role:

As a DT Technician, you will work closely with the school's DT teaching team to ensure workshops, classrooms and equipment are prepared and maintained to a high standard.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing materials, tools and equipment for practical DT lessons.
• Supporting teachers during practical lessons and assisting students where appropriate.
• Maintaining and organising DT workshops, classrooms and storage areas.
• Ensuring tools, machinery and equipment are safe, clean and ready for use.
• Carrying out basic maintenance and repairs of equipment where appropriate.
• Managing stock levels and ordering or preparing materials when required.
• Supporting with displays, student projects and practical demonstrations.
• Ensuring appropriate health and safety procedures are followed at all times.
• Working collaboratively with the DT department to provide an effective and engaging learning environment.

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous experience working as a DT Technician, Workshop Technician, Engineering Technician, Design Technology Assistant or in a similar practical role.
• Strong practical skills and confidence using a range of tools, machinery and workshop equipment.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures within a workshop environment.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• A practical, proactive and hands-on approach.
• The ability to work effectively alongside teaching staff and support students.
• Good communication skills and a professional approach.
• Experience working within a school or educational environment is desirable but not essential.

DBS on the Update Service or be willing to have one put in process asap.

Why Work With Us?

• Long-term opportunity within a supportive secondary school.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Excellent opportunity to gain or develop experience within education.
• Support from a dedicated education consultant throughout your placement.
• Potential for the role to become permanent for the right candidate.
• Opportunity to work within a well-resourced DT department.

If you are a practical, reliable and enthusiastic individual looking for your next opportunity as a DT Technician, we would love to hear from you.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications