School Design and Technology Technician

Principal Education; Uxbridge; Sur place; GBP 27 000 - 41 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Principal Education is seeking a practical, reliable Design & Technology Technician to join a secondary school in Uxbridge on a part-time, ongoing basis. You will prepare materials, set up equipment, and provide hands-on support to teachers and students in the DT department.

Working 2 days per week, the role focuses on maintaining safe workshops, organising tools, and ensuring resources are ready for lessons.

Qualifications

• Experience as a DT Technician or workshop technician.
• Understanding of Design & Technology equipment, tools and materials.
• Confident in using workshop machinery.
• Good health and safety awareness.
• Strong organisational and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and support the department.
• Good communication with staff and students.

Responsabilités

• Prepare materials, tools and equipment for Design & Technology lessons.
• Provide practical support to teaching staff across the DT department.
• Set up and clear away equipment and resources before and after lessons.
• Maintain, organise and monitor workshop tools, machinery and materials.
• Carry out basic maintenance and ensure equipment is kept in good working order.
• Ensure workshops and classrooms are clean, tidy and safe.
• Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering materials and supplies.
• Ensure health and safety procedures are followed at all times.
• Support teachers in maintaining a safe and productive practical learning environment.
• Assist with the preparation of student projects and practical demonstrations.
• Report any damaged equipment, maintenance issues or health and safety concerns.

Connaissances

DT knowledge

Workshop machinery

Health and safety

Organisational skills

Communication with staff

Outils

Workshop tools

Description du poste

Design & Technology (DT) Technician

Working Days: 2 Days Per Week
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Part-Time / Ongoing
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

About the Role

We are currently seeking a practical, reliable and enthusiastic Design & Technology Technician to join the team at one of our schools we work with.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background or interest in Design & Technology, workshop environments or practical technical support to work within a busy secondary school.

Working 2 days per week, the successful candidate will provide essential technical and practical support to the DT department, ensuring classrooms and workshops are properly prepared, equipment is maintained and students can safely access the resources they need for their lessons.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare materials, tools and equipment for Design & Technology lessons.

• Provide practical support to teaching staff across the DT department.

• Set up and clear away equipment and resources before and after lessons.

• Maintain, organise and monitor workshop tools, machinery and materials.

• Carry out basic maintenance and ensure equipment is kept in good working order.

• Ensure workshops and classrooms are clean, tidy and safe.

• Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering materials and supplies.

• Ensure health and safety procedures are followed at all times.

• Support teachers in maintaining a safe and productive practical learning environment.

• Assist with the preparation of student projects and practical demonstrations.

• Report any damaged equipment, maintenance issues or health and safety concerns.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous experience working as a DT Technician, Workshop Technician or in a similar practical role.

• An understanding of Design & Technology equipment, tools and materials.

• Confidence working with workshop machinery and practical resources.

• A good awareness of health and safety procedures.

• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.

• The ability to work independently and use initiative.

• A flexible, hands-on approach and willingness to support the wider department.

• Good communication skills and the ability to work alongside teaching staff and students.

Candidates with relevant practical, engineering, carpentry, manufacturing or workshop experience will also be considered.

Why Apply?

This is a great opportunity to join a supportive secondary school in Uxbridge in a part-time position offering 2 days per week.

The role would suit an experienced DT Technician or someone with a practical technical background looking to utilise their skills within an educational environment.