Put Your Practical Skills To Work At A High-Performing Barnet School

Marchant Recruitment; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a practical and organised Design & Technology Technician for a high-performing secondary school in Barnet, North London. You will support the Design & Technology department, preparing resources and assisting lessons to run smoothly.

You’ll work closely with teaching staff to ensure equipment, materials and workshop safety are maintained, while keeping workshops tidy and stock levels managed. This is a full-time permanent role.

Qualifications

• You’ll be hands-on, reliable and confident working in a practical environment.
• You’ll need good organisational skills, attention to detail and an understanding of the importance of workshop safety.

Responsibilities

• Preparing materials, tools and equipment for DT lessons.
• Setting up practical workspaces before lessons.
• Maintaining tools, machinery and equipment, reporting faults when necessary.
• Keeping workshops tidy, organised and safe.
• Monitoring stock levels and ordering materials when required.
• Supporting teachers with practical demonstrations and classroom activities.
• Following health and safety procedures, including safe storage and handling of materials.

Job description

Location: Barnet, North London
Start: ASAP
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Role: Design & Technology Technician

The Opportunity

A high-performing secondary school in Barnet is looking for a practical and organised DT Technician to support its Design & Technology department.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working behind the scenes, preparing resources and helping lessons run smoothly. You’ll work closely with teaching staff to ensure students have the equipment, materials and support they need for practical projects.

The Role

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Preparing materials, tools and equipment for DT lessons.
• Setting up practical workspaces before lessons.
• Maintaining tools, machinery and equipment, reporting faults when necessary.
• Keeping workshops tidy, organised and safe.
• Monitoring stock levels and ordering materials when required.
• Supporting teachers with practical demonstrations and classroom activities.
• Following health and safety procedures, including safe storage and handling of materials.

About You

You’ll be hands-on, reliable and confident working in a practical environment. Experience in a DT workshop, school technician role or similar setting would be beneficial.

You’ll need good organisational skills, attention to detail and an understanding of the importance of workshop safety.

Why Apply?

• Join a high-performing secondary school.
• Work alongside an established Design & Technology team.
• Enjoy a full-time, permanent position.
• Put your practical skills to good use in an educational setting.