DT Workshop Technician - Safe Hands-on Classroom Support

Protocol Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking a DT Technician to join a secondary school's Design & Technology department in the United Kingdom. You will prepare, maintain and organise workshops, classrooms and equipment, ensuring safety and readiness for lessons while supporting teachers and students.

You will assist with demonstrations, manage stock, maintain tools, and uphold health and safety standards, including DBS on Update Service and safeguarding procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience as a DT Technician or classroom workshop support.
• DBS on Update Service preferred.
• Willingness to undertake safeguarding checks as required by schools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, maintain and organise DT classrooms, workshops, machinery, tools, equipment and materials for practical lessons.
• Provide technical support to teachers during practical lessons, helping students safely use tools, machinery and specialist equipment.
• Ensure all health and safety procedures are followed, including appropriate use of machinery, tools, PPE and workshop facilities.
• Maintain and repair equipment and carry out basic maintenance where appropriate, reporting more significant faults when required.
• Prepare and organise materials and resources for lessons, including wood, metal, plastics, textiles, electronics and other specialist materials.
• Support teachers with the preparation of demonstrations, practical projects, prototypes and student work.
• Keep workshops, storage areas and classrooms clean, safe, tidy and well organised.
• Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering, receiving and storing materials and equipment.
• Support students in developing practical skills while maintaining a safe and positive working environment.
• Assist with the safe disposal and recycling of waste materials.
• Maintain appropriate records relating to equipment, maintenance, stock and health and safety.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Health and safety

Equipment maintenance

Stock management

Student support

Workshop organisation

Job description

Protocol Education is seeking a DT Technician to join a secondary school's Design & Technology department in the United Kingdom. You will prepare, maintain and organise workshops, classrooms and equipment, ensuring safety and readiness for lessons while supporting teachers and students.

You will assist with demonstrations, manage stock, maintain tools, and uphold health and safety standards, including DBS on Update Service and safeguarding procedures.