DT Workshop Technician – Safe, Prepared Classrooms

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is recruiting a practical and organised Design & Technology Technician to join a secondary school in Weymouth. You will work alongside the teaching team to ensure the DT department is well prepared, safe and fully equipped to support practical lessons.

In this role you will prepare materials and equipment, set up classrooms and workshops before lessons, maintain tools and equipment, and assist students and teachers while keeping areas clean and safe.

Qualifications

• Practical experience in DT, engineering, construction, manufacturing or a related area.
• Comfortable working with tools, machinery and practical equipment.
• Good understanding of workshop health and safety.
• Highly organised and reliable.
• Able to work effectively alongside teachers and support staff.
• Patient and approachable when supporting students.
• Good attention to detail.
• Previous experience in an educational environment is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials and equipment for practical lessons.
• Set up classrooms and workshops before lessons.
• Maintain tools, machinery and equipment.
• Ensure practical areas remain clean, organised and safe.
• Assist teachers during practical activities.
• Support students when using tools and equipment.
• Monitor and maintain stock levels.
• Assist with ordering and organising materials.
• Carry out appropriate maintenance and preparation work.
• Follow all school health and safety procedures.

Skills

Practical DT/engineering experience

Tooling & machinery handling

Health & safety awareness

Organisation & reliability

Team support with teachers

Student support & patience

Attention to detail

Tools

Tools & machinery

Job description

Teaching Personnel is recruiting a practical and organised Design & Technology Technician to join a secondary school in Weymouth. You will work alongside the teaching team to ensure the DT department is well prepared, safe and fully equipped to support practical lessons.

In this role you will prepare materials and equipment, set up classrooms and workshops before lessons, maintain tools and equipment, and assist students and teachers while keeping areas clean and safe.