Part-Time DT Technician

TeacherActive Ltd; Bath; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates of pay

A dedicated consultant with over 20?"?

Flexible working opportunities

Access to free CPD through our My-Prog

A straightforward, supportiveRecruit

Job summary

TeacherActive Ltd is partnering with a Bath independent school to recruit a Part-Time Design & Technology Technician. The role focuses on preparing materials and equipment for DT lessons, supporting students, and ensuring a safe, well-equipped workshop.

The ideal candidate will have CAD experience, practical woodworking skills, and a proactive, flexible attitude, with a commitment to safety and high organisation in a school workshop environment.

Qualifications

• Experience using CAD software.
• Practical experience operating woodworking machinery.
• Strong knowledge of workshop health and safety.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Previous school or workshop experience (desirable but not essential).
• A positive, flexible and proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Preparing materials, tools and equipment for DT lessons
• Supporting teachers and students with practical projects
• Operating and maintaining woodworking machinery safely
• Assisting with CAD software and design projects
• Maintaining a safe, organised and well-equipped workshop
• Managing materials, stock and equipment

Skills

CAD software

Woodworking machinery

Workshop health and safety

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

School/workshop experience

Positive proactive attitude

Tools

Woodworking machinery

Job description

Part-Time Design & Technology Technician - Bath

Location: Bath

Job Type: Part-Time

Start Date: ASAP

Agency: TeacherActive

TeacherActive is delighted to be working with a fantastic independent school in Bath that is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Design & Technology Technician to join its team on a part-time basis.

This is a great opportunity for someone with strong practical workshop skills, CAD experience and confidence working with woodworking machinery.

The Role

• Preparing materials, tools and equipment for DT lessons


• Supporting teachers and students with practical projects


• Operating and maintaining woodworking machinery safely


• Assisting with CAD software and design projects


• Maintaining a safe, organised and well-equipped workshop


• Managing materials, stock and equipment

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Experience using CAD software


• Practical experience operating woodworking machinery


• Strong knowledge of workshop health and safety


• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail


• Previous school or workshop experience (desirable but not essential)


• A positive, flexible and proactive attitude

Why Work with TeacherActive?

• Competitive rates of pay


• A dedicated consultant with over 20 years' education recruitment experience


• Flexible working opportunities


• Access to free CPD through our My-Progression platform


• A straightforward, supportive recruitment process

All applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding and compliance checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

TeacherActive is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Safeguarding is central to our recruitment practices, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All applicants are subject to thorough vetting and safer recruitment checks before being cleared to work.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

Job Details

• Company: TeacherActive Ltd


• Salary: £18,751 to £27,987 a year


• Hours: Part-time


• Location: BA1 5SZ


• Working pattern: On-site


• Job type: Permanent


• Posting date: 22 Oct 2026


• Closing date: 21 Nov 2026